*POWER - also see CONTROL, STRENGTH, SPIRIT (force), OMNIPOTENT
Paschal Mystery - power is made perfect in weakness
Knowledge is power. Sir Francis Bacon
Christ the Lord showed the use of weapon of Love to conquer the opposite. It is a unique approach for it creates win without friction and thus does not propel time. On the contrary, it conquers time. He revealed the force and action that does not produce friction but does the opposite - Gives Life. (http://www.geocities.com/quantum_reality2003)
All life and energy in the universe come from the Divine Word. It is a power that is mightier than any known on earth, for it is the power behind all other powers. All other powers are finite, but it is infinite. It shows itself in the form of many apparently different forms of energy, but trace them back to their original source and they are all found to be fundamentally
one. It dwells hidden, but supremely active, at the back of all other energy. Einstein showed that matter and energy are actually different forms of the same thing. So tremendous is this power that according to the scientists, enough of it is locked up in a teaspoon of water to raise a load of five tons from sea level to the top of Mount Everest. (Yoga, p24)
What line of research will see the greatest development? The grestest discovery will be made along spiritual lines. Here is a force which history clearly teaches has been the grestest power in the development of men. We have never seriously studied it as we have the physical forces. Someday people will learn that the material things do not bring happiness and are of little use in making men and women creative and powerful. (Yogi, p452)
Powerlessness on our part enables the Mystery to release a deeper spiritual power in us - the power of the cross. (Dark Night, p99)
Just as Jesus' temptation was not to use his power for his own personal gain (ie. 40 days in desert, Gathesame, and not coming down from cross), we too have to do the same (ie. controlling/oppressing others). (Randy, 3/24/97)
The use of spiritual power rather than will power is essential to receive divine intuition. This power power of love flows through a channel with a pure heart and clear mind who is alert, awake, and one with God. It comes from daily practice of deep meditation, proper rest, and nutrition without intoxicants. Most importantly, divine power comes from inner happiness. (Divine Rev, p217)
Love is not just a mere sentiment or emotion described by so-over-worked a word. It is a power, the supreme power of the universe. Our tendency is to regard God as a person "who gets up from place A and goes to place B and does something because he has been asked" instead of as a force or radiating nucleus of love who is present everywhere. (SRC ND96 Newsletter)
We have power, influence, and control with our titles, status, confidence, knowledge, strength, looks, past achievements, wealth, abilities, talents, gifts, and masks. There is power in powerlessness / poverty (Fr. ???? from soup kitchen in Philly). When we don't use our powers, then we are being truly dependent upon God and when we let God be God miracles do happen. "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matt 19:26). The power of the resurrection? (St. Paul) When we get old, we lose our physical powers? (Ess?) (Randy)
All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power. (Taoism, Wisdom, p158)
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. (Matt )
Most people don't realize the risen Christ is present in each of them; that every person has the power of Christ to rise above the trails of life. We can accept [and fight] negativity in our lives, but we can also choose not to give it power. We have the power to rise above negative things all the time through the risen Christ working in us. The love that the disciples encountered in Jesus was victorious over everything, including death. With Easter we celebrate new beginnings. The power of the resurrection remains active in those who follow Christ. God's strength is like a current in the river on which we're flowing. We forget all the Lents that go into the resurrection. Maybe Lent isn't just 40 days and Easter isn't just 1 day. When we give into negative feelings, that is death-dealing. When we acknowledge our own [negative] feelings and turn them over to God, that's resurrection. (HA 4/7/96)
There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus... For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son... to be a sin offering. (Romans 8:1-3)
Do you not realize the power you have through love, faith and prayer? You have the power to destroy evil if you all focus on Me and allow Me to live in you. (IAM, p70)
Knowledge is power.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
The power of prayer, when used in unity with others, is the most powerful weapon man has. (Awakening, p121)
The power God gives is to be used in the service of others, not to oppress them. His power frees, not enslaves. (Church Bulletin, 10/13/96)