11-1

11-1

Do not be discouraged by the difficulty of keeping your focus on me. I know that your heart's desire is to be aware of my presence continually. This is a lofty goal; you aim toward it but never fully achieve it in this life. Don't let feelings of failure weigh you down. Instead, try to see yourself as I see you. First of all, I am delighted by your deep desire to walk closely with me through your life. I am pleased each time you initiate communication with me. In addition, I notice the progress you have made since you first resolved to live in my presence.

When you realize that your mind has wandered away from me, don't be alarmed or surprised. You live in a world that has been rigged to distract you. Each time you plow your way through the massive distractions to communicate with me, you achieve a victory. Rejoyce in these triumphs, and they will increasingly light up your days.

 

不要因為保持專注在我身上的困難而感到沮喪。我知道你心中的願望是不斷地留意到我的同在。這是一個崇高的目標；你朝著這個目標努力，但在此生永遠無法完全實現它。不要讓失敗的感覺壓垮你。相反，試著看待自己就像我看待你一樣。

首先，我為你深深渴望在你的生活中與我親近而感到高興。每當你主動與我溝通時，我都感到滿意。此外，我注意到自從你第一次決定在我的麵前生活以來，你取得了進步。當你意識到你的思緒偏離了我時，不要感到驚慌或驚訝。你生活在一個被設計成分散你注意力的世界。每當你努力穿越巨大的幹擾與我溝通時，你都取得了一次勝利。為這些勝利而歡欣鼓舞，它們將逐漸照亮你的日子。