This discussion focused on the spiritual meanings and benefits of sleep, dreams, and metaphysical restoration. From a word study of the Hebrew words for “sleep,” the discussion explores the concepts of a sweet sleep versus a languishing sleep. It provides spiritual insights on realigning with our higher nature through sleep, dreams, and service to others. As an example of looking past surface events to find ways to help others, the discussion views the story of Job. The story shows how we can still be connected to God, even in times of trouble.

The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether they eat little or much, but as for the rich, their abundance permits them no sleep. Ecclesiastes 5:12

In celebration of the life of His Holiness of Blessed Memory Master Malvin Davis, a healer, a teacher, a guide, a counselor, and a very jovial fellow, our congregation gathered online to remember his life, works, and the joy he inspired in the lives he touched.

It says in Psalm 133:1 that we should “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live in harmony. Harmony was the focus of the congregation praises, petitions, and thanks to God on the sixth day of our weeklong sunrise services celebration the anniversary of the Spiritual Guidance Temple of Truth that was built by our Illuminated Supreme Mother of Blessed Memory, Mildred Davis Miller.

Understanding was the focus of the congregation’s fifth 2023 Anniversary Sunrise Prayer Services. As Psalm 119:25 says, I am Your servant; give me understanding that I may know Your testimonies.

The fourth morning of sunrise prayer services focused on victory. The Hebrew word for victory connotes have a goal or a banner that has been or will be obtained. As it says in Psalm 20:5, May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of God.

On the third day of early morning prayer services, the congregation focused on praises, petitions, and thanks to God for Mercy. As it says in Psalm 123:3, Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy, for we have endured much contempt.

In honor of the anniversary of the temple built by our Illuminated Supreme Mother Mildred Davis Miller, the congregation began a week of sunrise prayer services. This service focused on praises, petitions, and thanks to God for strength. As it says in Psalms 46:1:,God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in times of trouble.

When it is enshrined in the manger of our mind, the symbols in the Nativity Scene can help us to awaken our consciousness to Christlike principles that will bring and grow joy, peace, and goodwill to our lives and to all those around us. Whether it is used as a meditation or just a general glance of a passerby, the symbols of the Nativity are a powerful uplift to humanity and human consciousness.

I see Kwanzaa as a never-ending endeavor to pay homage to African philosophy, heritage, and universal principles that are highlighted by a week-long celebration that takes place at the end of a year. Kwanzaa uses significant symbols to build our awareness, encourage exploration, and actively celebrate the best of African, and African American culture.

Our Supreme Father Marshall Davis recommends that we consecrate our Christmas Trees as a sacred altar the recognizes the 12 manner of fruit on the Tree of Life. We discussed how to use the fruits of the spirit as symbol for our tree decorations to connect our thoughts to the kingdom of heaven and spiritual blessings that do not rot or fade away.