The Mystery of Happiness

How to live a soulful and spiritual life.

Divine Answers

You can safely wobble on well-lit road

There is no salvation of man by man. Talk to God; confide in Him. God says, "I will instruct you. I will teach you the way that you should go. I will advise you as my eyes watch over you." (Ps. 32:8) Talk to God anywhere. The universe is God's office and His office never closes. Talk to God as much as you want. He has unlimited time for you and His time is free of charge. A truly peaceful mind comes not from psychological knowledge, insight, or cognitive mastery over problems, but from the intuitive knowledge of God. This knowledge tames the violence of the body's innate drives, transforming them into love and compassion.

Are you searching for peace of mind? Just search for God. You aren't at the mercy of your dark unconscious. You are at the loving mercy of God. God is the best therapist. He not only understands you, He knows you. He not only listens to your problems, He knows them. If you have problems in your soul, seek peace not through some superstitious techniques but in God. He says, "Never consult fortune-tellers." (Lev. 19:26) "Don't turn to psychics or mediums to get help." God will provide you with a deep and hidden peace you never even knew existed. Don't look for secular salvation: it doesn't exist. Just fix your gaze on God. You can safely wobble on a well-lit road. As the psalmist sang to God, "Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path." (Ps. 119:105)

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You can talk to God silently or in a whisper or a shout. He hears everything, including the unuttered. Because God accepts you, you can tell Him anything, including your confusion, disappointment, and anger toward Him. But also listen to God. In fact, the Bible says, We must pay closer attention to what we have heard. Then we won't drift away [from the truth]. (Heb. 2:1) All will be fine if you turn to God with your questions. He possesses the Divine Answer. The Bible says, Be in harmony and at peace with God. In this way you will have prosperity. (Job 22:21) "Then God's peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions." (Phil. 4:7)

T. Byram Karasu, M.D. is the author of The Spirit of Happiness



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T. Byram Karasu, M.D., is Silverman Professor of Psychiatry at Albert Einstein. He is the author of many books including The Art of Serenity.

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