God is not different from faith. Faith and God are one and the same. Love is God, Devotion is God - they are not different entities. What does devotion mean? Devotion is that which enables the unmanifest Divine Principle to manifest itself in the devotee’s inner vision. Then, for the pure devotee nothing exists other than God. To reach that stage you must discharge your duties keeping God in mind constantly. To cross the vast, deep ocean of worldly existence, you need the small boat of God’s Name. In the beginning of the spiritual journey, Lord’s name is the foundation for progress, but it should evolve gradually into loving service to God at all times. Whatever service you render, do not feel that you are serving others, but you are serving God Himself. Even while serving food to your family or to a needy person, consider that God has come in that form and you are offering it to God Himself.

- Divine Discourse, Mar 30 1987.