Then, use those talents thou hast in hand day by day, and there is given that thou hast need of, will ye but turn your heart, your mind, your soul, to seeking how in loving kindness ye may show in some measure that love, that faith, that confidence, that is aroused in thine own breast with the knowledge that He is in thine holy temple; for thine body is indeed the temple of the living God, and let the desires then of the eye, the weaknesses of the flesh, the call for those things that so easily beset thyself, keep silent—wait ye on the Lord. Not in some great manifestation that would make for tempestuous doubts in the lives of many, but here a little, there a little, ye that are the salt of the earth, preserve same in thine own heart, that the Lord may have His way; for He has not willed that any should perish, but that all may present their bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto Him, for it is but a reasonable service.
That the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of place, position, that is sought oft among men, in the owning of houses, lands, and of those things that would wean men's hearts away from following in the straight and narrow path—but know He knows what ye have need of before ye ask Him, and wilt thou keep thine heart He will even open the heavens to pour out a blessing upon thee.
In this manner, then, should self meet those conditions that seem to confront self at this time. Not that one takes not thought, but by taking thought let it be rather, “Are the courts of my temple a dwelling place of the living God? Or have I rather set up those idols of the earth that are earthy?” And as self finds the way clarified by the keeping of the courts and the temple cleansed, “Make not my Father's house a den—“Rather let thy yeas be yea and thy nays be nay, that He may come in the heat of the day or the cool of the evening and converse with thee in the courts of thine own temple; for thus doth He speak among men, and thus doth men find that which overcomes fear; for when fear enters, then doth one allow the doors of the temple to be broken up, and there enters in thoughts of the carnal forces that ever war with man, with man's good intent. These kept clean bring the glory of the Father through the Way that the Son has opened for all who seek His face. “The cattle are mine, as the silver and the gold, saith the Lord. These have been prepared that mine children shall not want, even in a weary land,” but as the rock that casts shadows for those that are athirst, and brings forth its waters that those may be supplied who seek in the shadow of same, so in this temple of thine know He will guide, guard and direct in the way that thou may become a rock for thine brother; for he that lendeth to the Lord has covered much that may be called amiss by others. Keep the way clear.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Am I wrong in giving thought to the morrow, when I should be placing confidence in divine influence, or trust in God?
(A) Use rather the opportunities day by day in such a manner that the glory of the Lord may be shown in the strength of the mind, of the body, to meet the emergencies that arise as concerning the secular things of life; for as these offices may appear to become more slack in this or that direction, the greater faith—rather than confidence—in His promises makes for strength in body and mind to meet those things necessary. Let the desires of the Physical grow less, as the desires of the spiritual would make thee strong in His might.
(Q) Am I among those who shall be blessed by being found so doing when the Lord cometh?
(A) Keep thy face to the light, and the shadows of doubt fall far behind. So thou wilt find thy name written among those who loved his fellowman, even as He walked among men—called them His brother—gave of that bounty supplied by the closer communion day by day. “Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive, O Lord, as I forgive my brother.” In walking in this light does the strength to do the physical deeds come in the body, even as the strength to bear His own cross, even as the strength to give, “Father, forgive them—they know not what they do!” This brought ministering from the Father of light, the Father of power, the Father of love to man, that we are his brothers and heirs to the Kingdom of light through ministering in word, in deed, to our fellowman in His Name; for there be no name named under heaven that brings hope, joy, life, as the Name of the Christ among men!
(Q) Am I wrong in remaining in my present employment? [Sales Engineer for steel and metal products company]
(A) Remain in the employment, that there may come—with the building up on every side—that which will enable self, and those the body serves, to know even the rocks and hills cry out, “blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
Does the remuneration in the present surroundings not supply that necessary to meet those payments that may come upon the earthly abode, then those surroundings—as well as the abilities to obtain through other channels those means that will enable you to supply that lacking—will be given thee in no uncertain measures, will there be held, “I am the Lord's—He is my defense—in Him will I put my trust—and I will be faithful to my brother to the best of my physical and my mental abilities.” Not becoming a pest in speaking of those things. “When there is the cry for bread, doth He give them a stone?” Rather give him a portion of that thou hast, and together seek the Lord!
(Q) Are the men who are paying me a wage doing so in full measure of their ability, justice and consideration for my responsibilities?
(A) As ye measure, so shall it be measured to you again! “The Lord bless them, the Lord keep them, and make His face to shine upon them, in such measures that together in the trials may there come the blessed understanding that all must work together to meet the measures that are being brought to all during this seeking period of those that have wandered far afield,” for the Lord keepeth those that fear—yea, love and trust in the fear of the Lord!
These are capable of being approached by responsibilities and measures builded upon self. “In the way ye would have them deal with you, deal ye with them!”
(Q) Would it be right for me to seek employment during the night hours with a wholesale bakery or gas service station, to help increase my income?
(A) Seek and ye shall find! Keep in the way of the Lord and the way is opened unto thee to meet those needs for thine self and for thine dependent ones, as well as that that may be given or lent to the Lord through aiding thy brother! Seek—when needed.
We are through for the present.
Reading 78-4
23-Year-Old Male
Gertrude Cayce: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [78], present in this room. This entity seeks advice and guidance concerning the difficulties of his present position. Considering the general conditions throughout the country as they affect this individual, you will give such suggestions and council that will aid this body at this time. You will also answer the questions which I will ask you regarding this individual.
Edgar Cayce: We have the body, the enquiring mind, [78]—this we have had before. In considering the conditions and circumstances that confront, and that influence the body at the present, many and varied may be the manners in which the entity may view same. Not only as how circumstances, conditions