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There is a good reason (logical and rational) why God doesn't show himself to everyone outright.

"they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and
riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection."

The Essenes considered pleasures an evil, and this opinion was enforced by Jesus in the parable of the sower who went forth to sow.
The seed which fell among thorns, we are told by him, are (cont.)

Romans 12:2
...but be transformed by the renewal of your mind...

Throughout our life, our perception of us and the world changes. It's good to remind ourselves that our perception now
is still not optimal. Read some old spiritual texts that attract you.

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern
what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Trust in your ideas. Listen to others but go your own path.

Ezekiel 36:25
Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean;
I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols.

Go over memories from birth to now. Do a bit of a life review. Rationalize the irrational, it is freeing.

Genesis 2:18
The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”

Your intellect is one of your better assets. There is some kind of partnership in which it should be key.

2 Timothy 2:21
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.

Cut the bad habit. This is always possible. (cont)

in the Forum of the 'new, wonderful good society' which shall now be Rome,
interpreted to mean 'more money, more ease, more security, more living fatly at the expense of the industrious.'" ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero

"Do not blame Caesar, blame the people of Rome who have so enthusiastically acclaimed
and adored him and rejoiced in their loss of freedom and danced in his path and gave him triumphal processions.
Blame the people who hail him when he speaks ... (cont)

Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Plus, a great leader is a servant.

Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord and abundant in strength;
His understanding is infinite.

God can only power us, because he has infinite power to give. So likewise we must build ourselves up, so we can help and lead
those around us better. (cont. )