In Can We Talk to God, Ernest Holmes writes that “the measure of our faith in the Infinite is the measure of our capacity to draw from the Infinite.” This is why the Great Teacher said, “It is done unto you as you believe.” If we can believe in a greater good, then much good can come to us. Life manifests according to our mental acceptance—our mental equivalents—according to our faith.
Thought is a spiritual activity endowed with creative power.
Take a moment and consider how you may have already proven this in your own life, whether you were aware of this teaching or not. God is always working through us and expressing through our thoughts, beliefs, and actions.
If you plant seeds, water them, and nourish them, they grow into healthy and strong plants. Thoughts are much the same. They are like seeds with a natural tendency to grow and manifest in our lives when we give them our attention.
Our attention, interest, and enthusiasm are what make thoughts powerful. When we continue to focus on a thought, it gathers strength. When we withdraw our attention, it loses its power and influence.
In This Thing Called You, Ernest Holmes reminds us that the barriers between us and our greater good are not barriers in themselves—they are things of thought. Because of this, all things are possible to faith. Jesus summed up this principle when he said, “It is done unto you as you believe.” If we pause after the word as, we see a deeper meaning: life not only responds to what we believe, it responds after the manner of our believing. Life mirrors our beliefs back to us.
Consider these ideas:
- Our thoughts influence our subconscious mind, which then guides our actions.
- Our thoughts can influence the minds and lives of others.
- When we focus on our dreams and goals, we often attract people and opportunities that help us achieve them.
- Powerful thoughts shape our lives—and sometimes the lives of those around us—so it is important to be mindful of what we think.
All thoughts are creative. In a very real sense, God says “yes” to the thoughts we give our attention to and the ideas we continually dwell upon.
So the question becomes: What are you spending your time thinking about? What seeds are you planting in the garden of your mind?
Ernest Holmes described Religious Science as “a compilation of the opinions of philosophy, the laws of science, and the revelations of religion applied to the aspirations of humanity.” Life is not confined to a single belief system or practice. It is about nourishing the soul and recognizing the Divine presence in every moment.
When we become aware of the creative power of our thinking, we also recognize the opportunity before us. Every thought is a seed. Every belief is a blueprint for what can unfold in our lives.
So let us choose our thoughts with care. Let us nurture ideas of possibility, faith, and goodness. As we do, we awaken to the creative power within us and allow the Divine to express more fully through our lives.
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