The Importance of an Exalted Purpose

“>Fidelity finds its reward and its strength in exalted purpose.” (Miscellaneous Writings p. 341) It is a beautiful thought. When you are really ready to commit yourself to this work, it is nothing to dabble in. It requires a 24/7 dedication. Taking up this work, taking on the mantle and doing this work properly, the results are unlimited because God’s power is unlimited. Jesus describes in his parable of the Good Soil, qualities it takes to stay the course.

How do we stay committed and be that good soil that does not turn back when challenges come? The answer is, an “exalted purpose.” It is wanting something not just for yourself but for all mankind. In this exalted purpose you find a renewed sense of hope, joy, and an energy to continue on. Those who are here for their own selfish reasons tend to turn back. Individuals who are here to bless the world, how could they turn back? It would be impossible.

In the preface of Miscellaneous Writings Mrs. Eddy writes, “To preserve a long course of years still and uniform, amid the uniform darkness of storm and cloud and tempest, requires strength from above, — deep draughts from the fount of divine Love.” Dear Mrs. Eddy, here again she is telling us to stay the course. To remain steady requires that we go to that fount of Love. To fill our hearts, minds, and souls with the Love of God so that we can persevere. What an example she has set before us. All the things that could have stopped her, taken her out, many discouragements and other challenges, but she never did stop! She persevered to the end. It is a humbling example for all of us.