The Book of Mayuri: Why We Can’T Have Peace and How We Can Have Peace

By Osundara Mayuri

Many have followed ways of the world which are failing them greatly in these times. By understanding the promises of salvation, the reality of the Kingdom of God and true purpose will serve them as a rock of endurance. The Book of Mayuri encourages readers to examine choices and dreams that have created illusionary and disappointing outcomes, confusion, stress, unhappiness, anger, unforgiveness, fear, illness, and other internal and external struggles and to seek direction from the scriptures, the word of God. Scriptures are introduced that unfold spiritual meanings of wisdom, discernment, spiritual restoration, holiness, peace, etc. and further reveal the will of God for us to have quality of life and wholeness. The Bible has application for present day issues because "of He who was and is and is to come." Through relationship with God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost, anyone who desires can embrace the reality of inner peace and have access to Gods divine nature.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 18, 2010
• ISBN: 9781449704636

Osundara Mayuri

Mayuri is a senior American woman who realizes that she has been purposed, processed and qualified to write this book by God Almighty who gives “every good and perfect gift.” Her relationship in Christ began as a young girl in Cleveland, Ohio and so did her early writings of poetry. At 13, she wanted to know the purpose and truth of life. That journey is culminated in the Book of Mayuri. In Mayuri's quest for truth, she has traveled the world, trained in traditional world dances and spiritual traditions, thus gaining an understanding beyond external appearances. Her working career has included positions such as computer programmer, certified school teacher ( Masters in Education, majoring in science education), Arts in Education Specialist/Booking Director for multicultural performing artists, Devotional dancer and Real Estate Associate Broker. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, she resided in NYC for 30 years and has lived in Upstate New York since 1999. Mayuri has written several unpublished books on health and education and is also certified as a Food Therapeutic Counselor. In 1996, Mayuri self published a booklet entitled, "Healthy Eating for the Environment: Making Earthwise Choices to Benefit People and the Planet" as a fundraiser to take her 6th grade science students to Oracle, Arizona to the visit the Biosphere 2 project.

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THE BOOK OF

MAYURI

WHY WE CAN’T HAVE PEACE AND

HOW WE CAN HAVE PEACE

OSUNDARA MAYURI

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WestBow Press rev. date: 11/9/2010

TO THE KINGDOM

TO MY SON, TARIK ALEMAYEHU LARUE

AND TO

COUNTLESS OTHERS WHO HAVE IMPARTED INTO MY LIFE

I dance the truth I know. Mayuri

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when desire comes, it is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12

PART ONE: WISDOM AND SALVATION

I. Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7

Addresses true purpose, hopes and dreams, and reasons that interfere with peaceful co-existence.

II. When you walk (in wisdom) your steps will not be hindered, and when you run you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:12

Defining the Kingdom of Heaven, believers of Christ, Holiness and the will of God for our lives.

III. Repent for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mathew 3:2

Discusses the changing world and salvation. People are seeking answers to the truth and purpose of life and need to know how to position themselves.

IV. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God. Rev.2:7

Defines the tree of life, free will, deliverance, faith and healing.

PART TWO: ISSUES OF LIFE AND THE HEALING PROCESS

V. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3

A personal testimony of the process of overcoming a broken heart and a broken marriage, suicidal attempts, etc. Further elaborates on rejection and betrayal, self acceptance, faith and fear, hope, forgiveness, purification of the heart and loving relationships.

VI. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Mathew 5:8

Continues to discuss emotions such as feeling inadequate, sense of scarcity, repentance, wisdom and the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

VII. Go into all the world and preach the Gospel. Mark 16:15

Conflicts in relationships, the ego, and meaning of friendship.

VIII. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind. Luke 4:18

Focuses on education, competition and other paradigms.Introduces Mathew 22:39 Love your neighbor as yourself.

PART THREE: RIGHTEOUS RELATIONSHIP

IX. For the word of God is living and powerful…and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12.

Choosing the action properly, and discerning the real from the unreal.

X. For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and it begins with us first.1 Peter 4:17

The root of obstacles and moving through obstacles (obstacles seen as crossroads). Topics regarding stress and drugs, walking in truth, the love and faithfulness of God.

XI. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1

Peace and supportive relationships. Ephesians 6:15 is extensively discussed in terms of the Christian walk and Ambassadorship for the Kingdom of Heaven.

XII. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. John 8:32

Love, Truth and the Holy Spirit.

XIII. Let all things be done for edification. 1 Cor.14:26

Coaching and mentoring, and cultivating spiritual gifts

XIV. All of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another. 1 Peter 3:8

Empathy and compassion and a win-win solution.

XV. If any lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all liberally. James 1:5

Judges and judgment, appearances, God’s perfection, intentions, a parable about the Kingdom of Heaven (Math 13:16, 18-23), gratitude and blessings. Making choices from an altitude of love and the support of the Holy Spirit.

XVI. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. Romans 14:13

On valuing self and others, moving past feelings of inadequacy and the need to negate others, compromising happiness, false identification of self, media and putting spiritual solutions first.

PART FOUR: PURPOSE AND SANCTIFICATION

XVII. Then He who sat on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new and He said to me, Write, for these words are true and faithful. I am the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son." Rev. 21:5-7

Spiritual restoration and health as a physical foundation for spiritual work. Letting go of substances, beliefs and ideas that interfere with the natural harmony of being and participating in spiritual activities for healing the soul.

XVIII. So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper, I will not fear. Heb. 13:6

Religious activities verses personal relationship with God. Worship and entertainment.

XIX. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. 1 Cor. 12:7

Fellowship with God, fellowship in group activities, meditation and prayer.

XX. Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age is blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. 2 Cor. 4: 1-4

Being Born Again, feeding the soul, supporting moral power and moral authority, how the Lord communicates and personal revelations on life. Prayer, gratitude and Christ in us. Abiding in the presence of God.

XXI. Yet in all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37

Summary of concepts of wisdom, peaceful education, examination of character, and prayer.

XXII .To be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:6

Concludes with final comments on purification, the Holy Spirit, relationship with Christ and redemption through His blood, purpose in the world, good citizenship, love, winning and pursuing peace, service and thanksgiving.

PART ONE: WISDOM AND SALVATION

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Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7

In these times it is imperative that we ask questions about who we are as individuals and as a community. What is the true purpose for my life and relationships with others? It is a time to examine the validity of my hopes and dreams and their relevancy to these times. It is a time for me to be willing to question every value I hold. A time to know what is truth regarding the circumstances in the world around me? Have my perceptions of life led me away from truth and taken me on unfulfilling journeys? What effective role do I play physically, mentally, and spiritually in what is going on in both close and distant relationships? What is interfering with the visions of a peaceful co-existence among peoples and nations of the world?" I approach the answers to these questions from an inner (spiritual) as well as an outer perspective.

Many of us sincerely want harmony and peace. Yet, still there is so much war and competition on the planet. In many homes, schools, and churches (in these most intimate relationship settings) which model as microcosms of the macrocosm, we see various levels of attempts to live in harmony and to live in peace and cooperation. We are all connected and where unrest exist, peace cannot exist. Homes, schools, and churches serve as a foundation for a love walk. Further, some persons may not yet dream or visualize a peaceful co-existence among people and communities of the world. I ask why not? Is there a benefit in disharmony, chaos, exploitation, stress. We can see that some of this seemingly disunity is related to fears, feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and guilt. Some hold fears of scarcity that drives them to believe that there is not enough for everyone. The drive for self preservation interferes with the ability to love. Why are some so afraid of other viewpoints or closed to other societal lifestyles as though there is nothing to be learned from our differences? Why must some people harm or manipulate others as though they were eternal enemies? Where there is war and conflict, there is no love in that place of being. He who fears has not been made perfect in love."(1 John 4:18)

Are there really demons among or within us that influence people to mistrust, fear and fight each other? Are there demons who intentionally disrupt the ideas, institutions, and people who are in the process of peacemaking and fostering harmony? Are these demons real or illusions, creations of our minds? Are these demons merely our ignorance and a turning of our backs away from truth and wisdom?

For everyone practicing evil, hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. John 3:20

In many mythological tales, as well as biblical stories, s/he who slays the demons (giants, unclean spirits), have been historically recognized as s/hero’s/champions. I think most people desire victory in life. They want to know the inner champion. Not a victory that comes from attack and war. A victory that comes from understanding reality, from recognizing errors and releasing them through forgiveness. The victory first starts within, when I desire to realize and accept the truth and peace