The Life-Light was the real thing: Every person entering Life he brings into Light. He was in the world, the world was there through him, and yet the world didn’t even notice. He came to his own people, but they didn’t want him. But whoever did want him, who believed he was who he claimed and would do what he said, He made to be their true selves, their child-of-God selves. These are the God-begotten, not blood-begotten, not flesh-begotten, not sex-begotten.

— John 1:12-13 

The Message 

“Reaching For The Light”

Know Thyself … p 67

The premise is not a new one; quite the opposite in fact, for it has been known from earliest recorded history. Much more recently, about 450 years before the birth of Christ, the Stoic philosopher Zeno summed it up in two words: “… Know Thyself … .” This divine insight — for such it is — need be our sole guidepost throughout life.

Knowing ourself means disencumbering the crass materialism that burdens the soul. All too often this only manifests itself when we are at our lowest, in a state of utter hopelessness and despair. It is, nonetheless, a time when our cries are heard; when, by the grace of God, we find the Way.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

And they saw him, and worshipped; but some of them doubted.

— Matthew 28:17 

Wycliffe Bible

“Reaching For The Light”

Self-Doubt … p 66

Self-doubt is of human construct. If allowed to take root in the seedbed of the mind it erodes our sense of self-worth. It is a dissonant sound that lays waste to harmony of mind, body and soul; a noxious weed that beguiles the mind. And it is a force ever at odds with our overall well-being; one that demands to be uprooted. Only then may the blooms of our own God-given Goodness flourish in the Light of our true inner self: a perfect child of God.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

Believest thou not, that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you, I speak not of myself; but the Father himself that dwelleth in me, [he] doeth the works.

— John 14:10

Wycliffe Bible 

“Reflections From Infinite Mind”

There is but 

One TRUTH … p 62

There is but One TRUTH, God’s TRUTH, that which glorifies itself within the spiritual realm, our true inner Being. 

There are other so-called truths, each an emotional response, which arise out of the five senses. As a product of mortal mind, such ‘truths’ become that assigned to them by whomsoever. They are but fixed beliefs, not truths, and might properly be called convictions. To be sure, such beliefs which do not defy common sense serve as guideposts in our day-to-day life. 

Through a selfless process of seeing only the good in others that we may love our neighbour as ourself we are transformed. Concern for worldly matters falls away; we are subsumed by our own spirituality, becoming one with God: Thus do we know His TRUTH.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

[ Jesus speaks of personal freedom ] So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you are faithful to what I have said, you are truly my disciples. And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free!”

— John 8:31-32 

J.B. Phillips New Testament 

“Reaching For The Light”

Truth … p 65

Truth, as a first Principle, is the foundation of our Being; a manifestation of our own spirituality. It is the catalyst which enables the transcendence of mortal mind into the realm of God’s immortal presence; that which sets us free.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

— Matthew 6:10 

New International Version 

“Reaching For The Light”

God’s 

Healing Power … p 64

Who am I? Why am I here? are questions we sometime ask ourself. Questions that all too often go unanswered, ofttimes at our own peril. Reason alone throws little light on the matter. If we are to rid ourself of that lingering sense of unease and despair; feelings that bedevil us and can but lead to ill health, we must probe deeper than mere thoughts of the mind. Salvation lies in the healing power of God, He who is ever present within us.

We have but to acknowledge God’s presence and, in stillness of mind and body, ask that His will be done. In thus surrendering to God we are as well unburdened of the many-layered veils that darken the soul, allowing us to love ourself and our fellow-man. Our spirituality is reawakened: We know with certainty who we are and why we are here. And we know true and abiding happiness.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.

— Psalm 19:8 

New Living Translation

“Reaching For The Light”

Spiritual Insight … p 63

Even though life may not be all we could hope for, we can change it. We begin by being honest with ourself, by facing up to that which bedevils our thoughts and darkens the soul. Truth ever offers succour in times of distress. No less so does Truth provide insight into our spiritual self, the nurture of which frees us of fantasies of the mind while at once revealing the superficiality of all things worldly.

— Garry D. Kilbourn

Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: Both low and high, rich and poor, together. My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

— Psalm 49:1-3 

King James Version of the Bible

“Reaching For The Light”

Thought’s Life-Changing Power … p 62

The power of thought we know to be a life-changing force for good or ill: we all experience it. What may be less well known, and all too often overlooked, is the fact that we alone are responsible for our thoughts and their outcome.

Put away mundane thoughts that serve only to darken the mind and imperil the soul. Instantly replace them, simply by giving thanks to God; that which ennobles our very Being. Remember that God’s supreme indivisibility is shared equally by all, each in his own way. For this reason alone we may give thanks. Even more, in acknowledging God’s presence in our life we have taken that first step whereby we may fulfill our Purpose: manifesting God’s Goodness and Love by daily living the golden rule.

— Garry D. Kilbourn