In the Land of Nothing Lacking

Selections from Devarim/Words in Ekev, Deuteronomy 7.12-11.25

Listen YisraEl (put your own name here)
You are (to transcend) pass over the Jordan “this day”

Only this is required: Respect God with awe. Walk in the Tao
Love and serve all (God in manifestation)

Don’t be stiff-necked. Cut away the thickness about your heart
(Don’t be proud; be soft-hearted and compassionate)

Yah (God) tests and proves us to (let us) see what’s in our hearts
Hardships strengthen us like a father trains his children

Ascend the mountain and receive the tablets of stone
Tablets of the Covenant inscribed with the fingers of God

With your own eyes -- see the glory is everywhere!

Don’t ever think it’s your doing. Remember, it’s God
Who gives us power to get wealth and fulfill the Covenant

God brings us to a good land of brooks, fountains and depths
Of fruitful vines, trees and honey, a land of nothing lacking

Eat and be satisfied, and give thanks to God
For bringing us here and giving us this good land

God separates the tribe of Levi to bear the Ark of the Covenant
To stand before, minister to and bless in God’s names
To this day Yah (the Lord) is Levi’s inheritance
(The Levite in us supports holy places and teaches the Way)

Practice these instructions.
They empower you to possess the land (of non-duality)
And occupy the land of nothing lacking

Lay up these words in your heart and soul.
Set them as signs on your hands and symbols on your forehead
(Meditate on these letters and teachings)

Thus we dislodge all ignorance in us
And see that everywhere we tread is our home

Be fearless. God is in our midst. None can stand against us