Poet’s Page ~ August, 2009

August marks the birth of Unity’s co-founders, Myrtle and Charles Fillmore. Myrtle was born on the 6th and Charles on the 22nd. Together they explored a new teaching that was enlightening and healing. Their exploration led them to the revelation that the new teachings were not new at all, but rather were a new way to understand the ancient teachings of one who demonstrated them in all that he said and did. His name was Jesus. The Fillmores called him the “Wayshower” and defined their emerging work as “a practical application of the teachings of Jesus Christ to every aspect of daily life.” As they followed Jesus as Wayshower, they became not only disciples, but wayshowers themselves.

Ask, Seek, Knock

They were disciples and as they followed in his way
They needed courage to do the things they heard him say.
They saw his power as he worked from day to day
And listened to him when he taught them how to pray.

They were disciples but there was much to leave behind.
The old commandments no longer satisfied the mind.
They wanted power to heal the sick and free the blind
And they were searching for the truth they had to find.

We are disciples, we walk the path he came to show.
We plant the teachings in heart and mind and there they grow
Into awareness of Spirit Life and Spirit Flow-
One Present Power that urges us to stretch and know-

If you come asking, the answer will be whispered in your ear.
If you come seeking, the mystery of your mind will be made clear.
If you come knocking, the latchstring of love’s door will soon appear.
So, freely ask and seek and knock and feel God’s Presence ever near.

jbm