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LET YOUR LIFE BE A CHANNEL OF BLESSING
INTRODUCTION
Every soul comes into this world with a sacred purpose: to let God’s love flow through us and bless others. The Readings show how this purpose can be lived out in everyday life—not through dramatic actions, but through simple, steady expressions of kindness, patience, and spiritual awareness. From choosing a guiding ideal, to keeping a constructive attitude, to creating a peaceful home and working together in unity, each lesson reveals a practical way to express the divine within us. By studying spiritual truth, choosing daily to serve, and setting aside ego, we become clearer channels for God’s healing, encouragement, and peace. The following ten principles work together to help us grow spiritually, support others, and make the world a little brighter because we walked through it.
1. Our Purpose in Life: To Be a Channel of Blessings
“To be a channel of blessing to others is that purpose for which each soul has come into conscious activity in a material world.” 3161-1
“For the purpose of each soul's entering to make - through its own effort, by the grace and purpose of the first cause - to make the world better for the entity's having been in same. ” 3211-2
“This, then, is the purpose of the entity in the earth: To be a channel of blessing to someone today, now; to be a living example of that He gave, "Come unto me, all that are weak and heavy laden - take my Cross upon you and learn of me. These are thy purposes in the earth.” 2794-3
Our deepest purpose in life is to bring help, comfort, and goodness into the world. We are not here by accident—each person is born with the opportunity to make life better for someone else. When we share kindness, offer support, listen with compassion, or lift someone’s spirits, we are doing exactly what our soul came here to do. Being a channel of blessings means allowing love, patience, and understanding to flow through us into the lives of others. It is something we can do every day, no matter our age, health, or situation. Even the smallest actions—like a smile, a gentle word, or a simple act of help—carry spiritual value. They make the world brighter because of our presence. Our lives gain real meaning when we choose to serve others in these ways. Every moment we bring hope or relief to someone, we are living in harmony with our true purpose.
2. Hold to a Spiritual Ideal
“Ye are limited only by how close ye observe thy ideal in relationships of thy fellow man in mental and material activities, guided and directed by and through thy spiritual desire to be a channel of blessings to others today.” 2031-1
“...many are the abilities of the entity. These directed with and through an ideal, and self and selfishness eliminated through the desires and purposes to be used as a channel of blessings, will bring real peace and happiness to this particular entity.” 3212-1
A spiritual ideal is like a guiding star—something pure and meaningful that you aim to live by every day. It might be love, kindness, patience, forgiveness, or the example of Christ. When you choose an ideal and truly hold to it, it shapes your thoughts, decisions, and actions. It becomes the standard you measure yourself by. The more devoted you are to that ideal, the more clearly your life reflects spiritual truth. Living this way helps you rise above selfishness, fear, or confusion, because your choices are guided by something higher than momentary emotions. A strong ideal also brings inner peace, because it gives your life direction and purpose. When you consistently act in ways that match your ideal—especially in how you treat others—you naturally become a channel of blessings. Your words become more thoughtful, your actions more loving, and your presence more uplifting. In this way, holding to a spiritual ideal not only transforms you, but also allows you to positively affect everyone around you.
3. Keep a Constructive Attitude
“Keep the mental attitude towards CONSTRUCTIVE thinking; that is, the hopes, the faith, the desires to be used as a channel of blessings to others. Keep these first and foremost in the mind, in the purpose, in the desire; and we will find that these conditions will be eliminated, - and the activities, the environs about the body will show a great deal more of peace and harmony. ” 2106-1
“For, know that in giving, in being a channel of blessings to others, ye bring the greater joy to thy own self.” 2530-1
Keeping a constructive attitude means choosing thoughts that build up rather than tear down—thoughts that are hopeful, patient, and aligned with your desire to help others. When your mind stays focused on what is good, possible, and loving, your whole outlook changes. You begin to approach problems with faith instead of fear, and you carry a sense of calm into every situation. This kind of mindset not only makes your own life more peaceful, but it also creates a more harmonious atmosphere for the people around you. A constructive attitude is contagious; your positivity can encourage others who may feel discouraged or overwhelmed. By choosing thoughts of kindness, gratitude, and trust in God, you allow spiritual strength to flow through you. And when you give of yourself in this way—bringing hope, comfort, or inspiration to someone else—you often discover that it brings even more joy back into your own heart. In short, when you focus on constructive thinking, you become a steady, uplifting presence in the world, and your life naturally becomes a blessing to others.
4. Choose Daily to Serve and Bless Others (“Choose Thou”)
“Choose thou, ever, then, to be a channel of blessings to someone. For to know love ye must yourself be lovely. To know truth, ye must indeed thyself seek after, hold fast to, BE, truth thyself. For what a man holdeth in his heart, that he becometh.” 2021-1
“KNOW that the Lord is ONE, and that thy manifestation in the material plane is to be a channel of blessings to others, if ye would attain to the consciousness of peace or harmony within thy inner self in thy associations and dealings with thy fellow man!” 1575-1
“The entity is such an extremist in a manner; and with the abilities to make for those experiences in which this sojourn may be a GLORIOUS one, - either materially or socially, or in those efforts to become a channel through which a great many blessings may come to many.
The choice as to which course is to be taken must rest with this body. It will NOT do both, - be a social success and attain material things in a great measure, and be a spiritual channel for creative forces or God's purpose to manifest through the experience. ” 1754-1
Every single day offers you a choice: you can choose to act with love, or you can choose to act from selfishness or fear. This teaching reminds us that who we become is shaped by what we consistently choose in our hearts. If you want to experience love, peace, and truth, you must first make the effort to express those qualities yourself. What you nurture inside—kindness, patience, bitterness, or anger—eventually becomes visible in your words and actions, and ultimately becomes your character. Choosing to bless others is not something that happens automatically; it takes intention. It means deliberately deciding to show compassion, speak gently, help when you can, and be someone others can rely on.
This choice also influences the direction of your life. You cannot fully chase material success or social approval while also dedicating yourself to spiritual service; at some point, you must decide what matters most. Choosing to serve others does not mean you cannot enjoy life, but it does mean that your purpose shifts from self-centered goals to a greater, more meaningful path. When you choose daily to be a blessing—whether through a small act of kindness or a moment of understanding—you bring harmony into your own heart and into the lives of those around you. Over time, these choices shape you into a person who naturally reflects love and truth.
5. Study to Grow Spiritually
“This necessarily must come as an answer of the divine within self…study to know what His life and His precepts are.”
“Study to show thyself approved unto that thou hast learned, thou mayest learn of Him; rightly emphasizing all phases of thy relationships to thy God, to thy fellow man, and keeping self unspotted from condemnation of self or of others.” 412-15
“Keep thyself unspotted from the world. Study to show thyself approved; not condemning self, not condemning others. For with what judgment ye mete it is measured to thee again. Seek not to justify thyself but rather to glorify God in the earth. Be a channel of blessings to others daily. For it is the little leaven that leaveneth the whole lump; not in the sounding of brass nor the tinkling of cymbals, but rather the still small voice within that convicts, that convinces, that leads the way to truth and light.” 3188-1
Growing spiritually is an active process—it requires learning, reflection, and a willingness to listen to the guidance that comes from within. To truly help others, you must first strengthen your own understanding of spiritual truth. This means studying the life and teachings of Christ, reading sacred or uplifting material, praying, meditating, and examining your own attitudes and behaviors. As you study, you learn how to live with more love, patience, humility, and forgiveness. You begin to see where your thoughts or actions may be out of harmony, and you gain the wisdom to choose a better way.
Spiritual study also helps you stay centered and grounded in a world full of distractions and negativity. It reminds you not to judge others harshly, not to judge yourself too harshly, and not to be influenced by the noise of the world. Instead, it helps you stay focused on what truly matters—living in a way that reflects God’s love. As you grow in understanding, your ability to uplift others naturally increases. You become calmer, clearer, and more compassionate, and people sense this. Even small acts of goodness become more meaningful because they arise from a deep inner awareness. In this way, spiritual study prepares you to be a steady, reliable channel of blessings to the people you meet each day.
6. The Promise: God Guides Those Who Serve
“ If ye be unto thy brethren, unto thy associates, unto those about thee as a channel of blessings, then He thy Father, thy God, will direct thee in the ways thou should go.” 1183-1
“For TODAY is thy day, as He gave then to those about Him. If ye would know thy Father, then TODAY open thyself to be a channel of blessing to thy fellow man, that ye may know Him as thine OWN Father, thine OWN God!” 1150-1
“ For, know that His promise is that He will meet thee within thine own temple, not in John Henry or in James Monroe, or in anyone else's - but thine own! And these are the things that ye need in thy life to make that pattern which ye ARE, innately within thyself: To become a messenger for Him and a channel of blessings to others day by day.” 2970-1
“Know that His promises are sure, and the world - with all therein - is His. And as ye seek to apply self in the manner as to be a channel of blessings, of help to others He - the Lord - will quicken the way so that conditions and things come to pass. ” 3234-1
One of the most reassuring teachings in the readings is that when you sincerely try to help others, God becomes an active guide in your life. When you choose to bless, support, or uplift the people around you, you create a direct connection with the divine. You are no longer trying to figure things out on your own—God begins to show you the right direction, the right opportunities, and the right timing. You may not hear this guidance as a voice, but you will feel it as a quiet inner knowing, a sense of peace, or a clear next step.
This guidance doesn’t require perfection; it only requires willingness. When you open your heart each day and say, “Use me for good,” you create space for God to work through you. The promise is that God meets you right where you are—within your own heart, within your own life—not through someone else’s experience but through your own. This personal connection strengthens your faith and helps you recognize God as a real presence, not an idea.
As you continue to act with kindness and a desire to serve, life begins to unfold more smoothly. Obstacles lessen, opportunities appear, and challenges become easier to navigate. Things start to “come together” in ways that feel guided. This doesn’t mean that life becomes free of difficulties, but it does mean you are never facing them alone. God quickens the way—meaning He helps things fall into place—when your purpose is to be a blessing. In choosing to help others, you step into a partnership with the divine, and that partnership brings clarity, courage, and support every step of the journey.
7. How Groups Can Become Channels of Blessings
“...seek through meditation, singleness of purpose, to be guided in that channel in which each may BE a channel of blessing to those who seek. In this manner may ye know the way; for, as has been given, "I go - and the WAY ye know." The manner in which each may know they are IN attune, is the ability to feel that consciousness of the sincere desire WITHIN to BE a blessing, A channel, to someone. ” 281-3
“Wait ye upon one another. Work ye as a unit. Let ALL be done in order. Wait ye oft on the Lord before speaking a word that would give an improper relationship of that THOU would present. In this manner may the work be expedited, may it be in unison.” 262-5
When individuals come together with a shared spiritual purpose, something powerful happens: the group becomes capable of doing far more good than any person could do alone. For a group to truly serve as a channel of blessings, its members must approach their work with unity, humility, and sincerity. This means taking time to center themselves—through prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection—so that they can listen for spiritual guidance before acting or speaking. When everyone in the group holds the intention to be a blessing, the group becomes aligned and “in tune,” creating a peaceful and uplifting atmosphere.
Working together successfully also requires patience and cooperation. Group members must support each other, wait for one another, and allow each person the space to contribute in their own way. Ego must be set aside so the focus remains on serving others, not on being seen or praised. When disagreements arise, they can be handled with respect and understanding rather than judgment.
A group that operates with this kind of harmony becomes a strong spiritual force. Its prayers carry more power, its work becomes more effective, and its presence brings comfort and inspiration to others. Unity creates energy; shared purpose creates momentum. When a group is truly dedicated to helping others and seeks God’s guidance together, it can change lives, strengthen communities, and shine light into places where it is needed most.
8. Making the Home a Channel of Blessings
“Make the home, the home life, the mother life, that as the IDEAL life for each individual who has been called to serve in that capacity. Let each life in such a capacity know that the Father chose such a channel for the presenting of HIS Son, HIS life in a MANIFESTED manner before the HUMAN family. Through such channels have these forces ever CHOSEN to MANIFEST - and, as the channel is attuned to those forces in HIS way, then let HIM - GOD - have HIS way with THY life. Be that channel of BLESSINGS each day, each hour, and as these ARE shown, more and more may the entity manifest those conditions that present themselves as personalities in the LIFE that is seen or experienced at THIS period. ” 276-2
“The HOME is the real adventure, the real purpose of the entity's expression in the earth. ” 1968-1
The home is meant to be one of the most sacred places in a person’s life. It is where love, patience, and understanding are learned and practiced every day. The atmosphere you create in your home has a powerful influence—not just on you, but on everyone who enters it. When you approach home life with intention and kindness, simple daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, caring for children, or supporting a partner become meaningful spiritual acts. These ordinary moments are opportunities to express love, gentleness, and gratitude in ways that quietly shape the hearts and lives of those around you.
Creating a home filled with peace and warmth doesn’t require perfection. It simply means allowing God’s presence to guide the way you speak, respond, and care for others. When you choose patience over irritation, or encouragement over criticism, you transform your home into a place of healing and comfort. Over time, these consistent acts of love become a spiritual foundation for everyone who lives there.
The home is also a place where your soul grows. It is often where you learn your greatest lessons about forgiveness, cooperation, sacrifice, and unconditional love. By treating your home as holy ground—by approaching its responsibilities with devotion and openness—you become a channel through which God’s love can flow into daily life. A home built on kindness and spiritual awareness becomes a blessing not only to the family inside it, but to friends, neighbors, and even future generations who feel its influence.
9. Daily Practice: Living as a Channel of Blessings
“(Q) What mental attitudes should I adopt or pursue? (A) That of ever being a channel of helpfulness to others. Remember, it is with what measure ye mete to others that it must be measured to you again. This applies spiritually, mentally, materially.” 3009-1
Living as a channel of blessings is not something that happens only in big moments—it is something you practice every day through your attitude, your choices, and the way you treat others. Real spirituality is shown through your actions: the way you speak to people, the patience you offer, the help you give, and the forgiveness you extend. Each day gives many opportunities to be kind, to listen with understanding, to avoid harsh criticism, and to offer support when someone is struggling. These simple acts are powerful because they reflect the love of God working through you.
To live this way, you must keep your heart focused on being helpful rather than judgmental. When you catch yourself reacting with irritation or negativity, you can pause, take a breath, and choose a more loving response. This consistent practice shapes your character and brings harmony into your relationships. It also reminds you that whatever you put into the world—kindness or unkindness—tends to come back to you in some form. By choosing kindness, patience, and generosity, you invite those same blessings into your own life.
Daily spiritual practice doesn’t require special rituals; it simply asks you to show up with love wherever you are. Whether at home, at work, or in casual interactions, you can choose to be a comforting presence, a source of hope, or a gentle voice of encouragement. When you make these choices, even quietly and without recognition, you allow God’s love to flow through you into the lives of others. Over time, this becomes a natural way of living—a steady, meaningful expression of your spiritual purpose.
10. The Spiritual Attitude Required
“Be patient; be consistent; be loving in thine relationships to those that are seeking. For He, thy Lord, may use thee as a channel of blessings to many. ” 982-4
“Then how much greater in the eyes of the Maker is the soul that seeks to do good, not for glory, not for fame, but that the knowledge of the Lord in its associations with its fellow man may make for this greater channel of blessings to others.” 417-8
To truly serve as a channel of blessings, your inner attitude matters just as much as your outward actions. A spiritual life grows from qualities such as patience, kindness, humility, and steady dedication. These qualities allow God’s love to flow through you without being blocked by selfishness, pride, or the need for recognition. When you are patient, you give others the space to grow and heal. When you are consistent, people learn they can trust you. When you approach others with love—especially those who are confused, hurting, or seeking—you become a safe and comforting presence in their lives.
A true channel does not act from ego or for praise. Instead, you do good because it is the right thing to do, because it reflects the love of God within you. This attitude helps you stay grounded and sincere. You’re not trying to impress anyone; you’re simply allowing God to work through your hands, your words, and your heart. Such humility makes your service more powerful, because it is not about you—it is about bringing light to someone who needs it.
When you adopt this spiritual mindset, your life becomes more meaningful. You begin to see every interaction as an opportunity to show compassion, to listen deeply, or to offer quiet encouragement. Over time, these small, consistent acts of love can influence many people. In this way, your life becomes a steady, shining example of God’s presence, touching others in ways you may never fully realize.
CONCLUSION
Living as a channel of blessings is not a single act—it is a way of life. It begins with recognizing our true purpose and choosing each day to align ourselves with love, compassion, and spiritual truth. When we hold to an ideal, think constructively, serve willingly, and cultivate humility, we open the door for God to guide and strengthen us. Our homes, our relationships, our group efforts, and even our smallest daily interactions become opportunities to uplift others. As we practice these principles, we discover that we are not only helping those around us—we are also transforming ourselves. The more we give, the more we grow; the more we bless, the more blessed we become. In this way, our ordinary lives become a living expression of God’s presence, fulfilling the purpose for which our souls came into the world.
