Service
Curated from Readings by Edgar Cayce.
He was an American Christian mystic who answered questions on subjects as varied as healing, reincarnation, wars and future events while in a trance. A biographer gave him the nickname, "The Sleeping Prophet." At the same time Myrtle and Charles Fillmore were creating Unity, Edgar Cayce was creating the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.). Unity and A.R.E, have been called sister organizations. Like all siblings, they are similar and different. (from UnityinMarin.org)
The Universe and the World both benefit when an individual embraces service. But how can one truly serve God when there is a sincere desire to do so?
True service is not achieved through might, grand gestures, or recognition. Instead, it unfolds through small acts—moment by moment, precept upon precept, sowing the fruits of the spirit and trusting in their eventual fulfillment. Many may struggle, failing to see the significance of their contributions simply because they do not witness immediate, trans-formative results. Keep the faith.
Speak with kindness, expressing truth from personal experience. Each soul must apply itself both spiritually and mentally, offering its own wisdom in fellowship with others who sincerely seek understanding. Service thrives in close relationships—helping here and assisting there—creating peace and harmony within the hearts of all. Each person stands on their own path of inner development, relating to others as they grow.
Do not hesitate to serve if your intentions are aligned with truth. The glory of truth manifests through selfless giving. Whether through labor or material contributions, dedicating oneself fully to the betterment of the world leads to the true peace that has been promised to all.
When one has given their best effort in alignment with their will and understanding, the results must be entrusted to the Divine. Inspiration will guide these efforts into channels that elevate both self and others. Make your desires known to those who can support them, then allow the results to unfold.
Approach service with the understanding that every act, whether spoken or done in action, should inspire hope in others. Whether delivering a sermon or offering entertainment, let all endeavors be infused with the joy of service. A life of service awakens both self and others spiritually giving to humanity is giving unto the divine within.
Choosing How to Serve
Two guiding principles can aid in deciding how best to serve:
The Awful Mess Theory: When confronted with a scene of disorder—a pile of polluted, neglected, stinking waste—the thought arises that someone must address it. That someone is you.
Being Told What to Do: At times, service is as simple as listening. Observe what others express as needs. Recognize those ideas yet act not out of obligation but from a place of voluntary and personal fulfillment.
It has been spoken by those of old, and it is spoken to you now:
"I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."
True service to God and the world is not achieved through grand gestures or recognition but through small, consistent acts of kindness and truth. And so, it is.
06/01/25