We are whole--mind, body, and soul.
As I grow in awareness of my own spiritual wholeness, I have a desire to be of support to others. I can be a partner in healing by visiting a friend or caring for a family member. I can assist a member of my community who is in need of help. I receive a blessing from blessing others.
By offering words of encouragement or providing information on available resources, I am of valuable support. I may help with physical chores, errands, and other matters that put minds and hearts at ease.
Of course, the greatest assistance I can offer anyone is my prayerful connection with the presence of God, the essence of all life and the source of all wellness. As I affirm wholeness in prayer, I support all in being well and free--mind, body, and soul.
"But surely, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life."--Psalm 54:4
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
I Am Thankful - Today's Daily Word
With a thankful heart, I give and receive from the abundance of God's good.
Dear God, You are the one source of all good. I am thankful for Your spirit of giving that is being expressed by people individually and collectively throughout the world in such caring ways.
God, I appreciate the love expressed by dedicated people who serve others. Some plan and work to provide greater access to food, utilities, and emergency services. Others are caregivers who invest their skills and time toward the health and security of citizens locally and globally.
Acts of giving and receiving are essential to my true nature as one of Your creations. In gratitude for my many blessings, I give back to You and to the world that You have so lovingly created.
"I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds."--Psalm 9:1
Dear God, You are the one source of all good. I am thankful for Your spirit of giving that is being expressed by people individually and collectively throughout the world in such caring ways.
God, I appreciate the love expressed by dedicated people who serve others. Some plan and work to provide greater access to food, utilities, and emergency services. Others are caregivers who invest their skills and time toward the health and security of citizens locally and globally.
Acts of giving and receiving are essential to my true nature as one of Your creations. In gratitude for my many blessings, I give back to You and to the world that You have so lovingly created.
"I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds."--Psalm 9:1
Healing - Today's Daily Word
God's healing energy flows throughout my body.
Cell by cell, I am transformed. My body is a temple of the ever-renewing life of God. Divine life is present in every cell, every atom of my being.
Becoming still, I direct my focus within. Here is where I connect in consciousness to the transforming power of healing energy. I envision my body illumined by the light of God, alive with the life of God. I let this vision unfold and expand, accepting it as my true, undeniable reality.
Divine life moves throughout my body. From the top of my head to the soles of my feet, a current of divine life is flowing as the ongoing capacity of my body to heal. Every cell of my being is awakened to God's healing energy. I am strengthened, restored, and renewed. Cell by cell, I am transformed.
"Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly."--Isaiah 58:8
Cell by cell, I am transformed. My body is a temple of the ever-renewing life of God. Divine life is present in every cell, every atom of my being.
Becoming still, I direct my focus within. Here is where I connect in consciousness to the transforming power of healing energy. I envision my body illumined by the light of God, alive with the life of God. I let this vision unfold and expand, accepting it as my true, undeniable reality.
Divine life moves throughout my body. From the top of my head to the soles of my feet, a current of divine life is flowing as the ongoing capacity of my body to heal. Every cell of my being is awakened to God's healing energy. I am strengthened, restored, and renewed. Cell by cell, I am transformed.
"Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly."--Isaiah 58:8
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Comfort - Today's Daily Word
The indwelling spirit of God loves and supports me always.
God is my strength, my guide, my all. God is the promise that when life's situations and events become difficult, transformation and recovery are possible. I am comforted as I pray and release my life into God's care.
When I think of others who may need comfort and strength in order to respond to life in attentive and effective ways, I affirm that God is life within them expressing as them. All good is possible. And as I meditate on the good, I hold thoughts of comfort and strength for each person.
The promise is not that there will be an absolute absence of difficulty, but that the indwelling spirit of God loves and supports us in each moment. Comforted by this awareness, I give thanks for life ongoing.
"This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life."--Psalm 119:50
God is my strength, my guide, my all. God is the promise that when life's situations and events become difficult, transformation and recovery are possible. I am comforted as I pray and release my life into God's care.
When I think of others who may need comfort and strength in order to respond to life in attentive and effective ways, I affirm that God is life within them expressing as them. All good is possible. And as I meditate on the good, I hold thoughts of comfort and strength for each person.
The promise is not that there will be an absolute absence of difficulty, but that the indwelling spirit of God loves and supports us in each moment. Comforted by this awareness, I give thanks for life ongoing.
"This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life."--Psalm 119:50
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Faith - Today's Daily Word
I am making progress in life-affirming, positive directions.
I use my imagination to understand the importance of my faith. I envision my thoughts as leaves floating on a river. The river itself is my consciousness. My spiritual faculty of faith is the power of the current that keeps my thoughts moving along in the right direction.
I remember this imagery when circumstances appear that would cause me to reconsider whether the momentum of my career, relationships, or spiritual understanding is moving at the optimal pace. Deepening my faith in prayer and meditation, I make choices that determine the direction of my life and the progress toward my goals.
With an understanding faith, I am flexible, serene, and calm. I know with certainty that I am making progress in life-affirming, positive directions.
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."--Hebrews 11:1
I use my imagination to understand the importance of my faith. I envision my thoughts as leaves floating on a river. The river itself is my consciousness. My spiritual faculty of faith is the power of the current that keeps my thoughts moving along in the right direction.
I remember this imagery when circumstances appear that would cause me to reconsider whether the momentum of my career, relationships, or spiritual understanding is moving at the optimal pace. Deepening my faith in prayer and meditation, I make choices that determine the direction of my life and the progress toward my goals.
With an understanding faith, I am flexible, serene, and calm. I know with certainty that I am making progress in life-affirming, positive directions.
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."--Hebrews 11:1
Grace - Today's Daily Word
My heart beats with gratitude for the blessings of amazing grace.
As I turn in thought to God, I reflect on the incredible, enduring gift of grace--God's unconditional love and acceptance.
To perceive the magnitude of God's grace is to experience the gentle, abiding love that enfolds all and blesses always. Even in the most trying moments, I am at peace, knowing that because God's grace is active, all is well.
With gratitude to God for the myriad ways grace shows up in my life, I act in ways that enrich the lives of those around me. The results are amazing: forgiveness and love, freely given and received; help and hope extended to those who are most in need.
Grace is light that shines forth through the darkness, lifting the fog of concern and revealing the power and presence of God. My heart beats with gratitude for the blessings of amazing grace.
"From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace."--John 1:16
As I turn in thought to God, I reflect on the incredible, enduring gift of grace--God's unconditional love and acceptance.
To perceive the magnitude of God's grace is to experience the gentle, abiding love that enfolds all and blesses always. Even in the most trying moments, I am at peace, knowing that because God's grace is active, all is well.
With gratitude to God for the myriad ways grace shows up in my life, I act in ways that enrich the lives of those around me. The results are amazing: forgiveness and love, freely given and received; help and hope extended to those who are most in need.
Grace is light that shines forth through the darkness, lifting the fog of concern and revealing the power and presence of God. My heart beats with gratitude for the blessings of amazing grace.
"From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace."--John 1:16
Monday, November 24, 2008
Prosperity - Today's Daily Word
With a thankful heart, I anticipate and accept God's abundance.
Abundance is everywhere. Golden stalks of wheat have emerged from tiny grains planted in a field. A surging, powerful ocean wave has developed from the convergence of countless drops of water. An overflowing continuation of goodness has resulted from a single, random act of kindness.
I not only observe prosperity, but I also participate in its flow. With God as my source, I am blessed with guidance, resources, and opportunity. I nurture and share these blessings, helping to create new forms of abundance. I pass along good.
With a joyful heart, I contribute to prosperity. With a thankful heart, I anticipate and accept God's abundance.
"I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever."--Psalm 86:12
Abundance is everywhere. Golden stalks of wheat have emerged from tiny grains planted in a field. A surging, powerful ocean wave has developed from the convergence of countless drops of water. An overflowing continuation of goodness has resulted from a single, random act of kindness.
I not only observe prosperity, but I also participate in its flow. With God as my source, I am blessed with guidance, resources, and opportunity. I nurture and share these blessings, helping to create new forms of abundance. I pass along good.
With a joyful heart, I contribute to prosperity. With a thankful heart, I anticipate and accept God's abundance.
"I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever."--Psalm 86:12
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Life - Today's Daily Word
I love life--fully and completely!
My love for life is not dependant upon my circumstances. Whether I'm excited to be beginning a new adventure or content with everything as it is, I love life. Even if I have a concern about something or someone, I know that God is present, leading, supporting, and carrying us through.
I am conscious of the order and balance throughout life--the obstacles and the opportunities, the extraordinary and the ordinary. I appreciate life and all expressions of it. Being fully present in each moment, I am grounded in the presence of God within me. I experience joy in knowing that the activity of God is working on my behalf at all times. Making the most of each moment, I love life fully and completely, and I thank God for the experience of it all.
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."--Proverbs 4:23
My love for life is not dependant upon my circumstances. Whether I'm excited to be beginning a new adventure or content with everything as it is, I love life. Even if I have a concern about something or someone, I know that God is present, leading, supporting, and carrying us through.
I am conscious of the order and balance throughout life--the obstacles and the opportunities, the extraordinary and the ordinary. I appreciate life and all expressions of it. Being fully present in each moment, I am grounded in the presence of God within me. I experience joy in knowing that the activity of God is working on my behalf at all times. Making the most of each moment, I love life fully and completely, and I thank God for the experience of it all.
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."--Proverbs 4:23
Joy - Today's Daily Word
I experience the fullness of life, for the joy of Spirit is mine.
My purest, most profound form of gladness comes as I focus on the eternal wellspring of joy that God has created within me.
As a creation of God, I have the ability to make a positive adjustment in my thoughts and feelings--independent of what is happening in my life. For instance, I can make the decision to change from reacting to seeming lack or limitation to responding from the joy within my soul!
With this decision to change, my inner joy connects me with my outer world. I am aware of the sweetness of a child at play, the fragrance and beauty of a display of flowers, the kindness offered by another, and the many other ways joy appears in outer forms. Knowing the joy of Spirit is mine, I experience the fullness of life.
"He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouts of joy."--Job 8:21
My purest, most profound form of gladness comes as I focus on the eternal wellspring of joy that God has created within me.
As a creation of God, I have the ability to make a positive adjustment in my thoughts and feelings--independent of what is happening in my life. For instance, I can make the decision to change from reacting to seeming lack or limitation to responding from the joy within my soul!
With this decision to change, my inner joy connects me with my outer world. I am aware of the sweetness of a child at play, the fragrance and beauty of a display of flowers, the kindness offered by another, and the many other ways joy appears in outer forms. Knowing the joy of Spirit is mine, I experience the fullness of life.
"He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouts of joy."--Job 8:21
Friday, November 21, 2008
Life - Today's Daily Word
I love life--fully and completely!
My love for life is not dependant upon my circumstances. Whether I'm excited to be beginning a new adventure or content with everything as it is, I love life. Even if I have a concern about something or someone, I know that God is present, leading, supporting, and carrying us through.
I am conscious of the order and balance throughout life--the obstacles and the opportunities, the extraordinary and the ordinary. I appreciate life and all expressions of it.
Being fully present in each moment, I am grounded in the presence of God within me. I experience joy in knowing that the activity of God is working on my behalf at all times. Making the most of each moment, I love life fully and completely, and I thank God for the experience of it all.
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."--Proverbs 4:23
My love for life is not dependant upon my circumstances. Whether I'm excited to be beginning a new adventure or content with everything as it is, I love life. Even if I have a concern about something or someone, I know that God is present, leading, supporting, and carrying us through.
I am conscious of the order and balance throughout life--the obstacles and the opportunities, the extraordinary and the ordinary. I appreciate life and all expressions of it.
Being fully present in each moment, I am grounded in the presence of God within me. I experience joy in knowing that the activity of God is working on my behalf at all times. Making the most of each moment, I love life fully and completely, and I thank God for the experience of it all.
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."--Proverbs 4:23
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Breathe - Today's Daily Word
I am a vibrant creation of God, living a life of health and freedom.
In my commitment to a healthy lifestyle, I realize a great benefit in making breathing a part of my focus. Taking in oxygen as I inhale, I feel refreshed. Exhaling, I release all concerns. As I breathe in--mindful that I am taking in the breath of life--I use affirmations of health and renewal.
Several times throughout the day, I close my eyes and affirm: I claim healthful habits every day in every way. I acknowledge: God guides me to right choices, and I live a life of health and well-being.
In times of seeming challenge, I repeat: I am relaxed and at peace. Divine guidance supports me in being whole, well, and free.
At all times I proclaim the truth about me: I am a vibrant creation of God, living a life of health and freedom.
"The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life."--Job 33:4
In my commitment to a healthy lifestyle, I realize a great benefit in making breathing a part of my focus. Taking in oxygen as I inhale, I feel refreshed. Exhaling, I release all concerns. As I breathe in--mindful that I am taking in the breath of life--I use affirmations of health and renewal.
Several times throughout the day, I close my eyes and affirm: I claim healthful habits every day in every way. I acknowledge: God guides me to right choices, and I live a life of health and well-being.
In times of seeming challenge, I repeat: I am relaxed and at peace. Divine guidance supports me in being whole, well, and free.
At all times I proclaim the truth about me: I am a vibrant creation of God, living a life of health and freedom.
"The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life."--Job 33:4
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Free - Today's Daily Word
I am an expression of unlimited potential in a world of infinite possibilities!
When a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, it leaves its past, and all that would keep it from being free, behind. No longer bound to earth, the butterfly is a new creation, a creature of flight.
I, too, am able to break free by leaving negative thoughts and unhealthy habits behind. I am free to use my imagination and skills, strength and determination to experience life to its fullest.
Seeking divine guidance, I give my attention to the highest and best ideas, divine ideas. I am inspired to make changes in my thinking and way of living that will allow me to express my true Christ nature.
Like the butterfly, I leave the things that no longer serve me behind and explore a world of infinite possibilities.
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death."--Romans 8:2
When a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, it leaves its past, and all that would keep it from being free, behind. No longer bound to earth, the butterfly is a new creation, a creature of flight.
I, too, am able to break free by leaving negative thoughts and unhealthy habits behind. I am free to use my imagination and skills, strength and determination to experience life to its fullest.
Seeking divine guidance, I give my attention to the highest and best ideas, divine ideas. I am inspired to make changes in my thinking and way of living that will allow me to express my true Christ nature.
Like the butterfly, I leave the things that no longer serve me behind and explore a world of infinite possibilities.
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death."--Romans 8:2
Patience - Today's Daily Word
I am patient, kind, and loving.
A tiny seed must be nurtured and given time to develop into its full potential. I, too, develop in my own time, producing the fruits of Spirit I am meant to produce.
I remember to be patient with myself, allowing time for my God-given talents to be revealed. Words from a familiar prayer help me remain calm and assured:
Prayer of Faith
I now am wise, I now am true, Patient, kind, and loving too.All things I am, can do, and be, Through Christ, the Truth that is in me.
Saying this prayer reminds me that the loving presence of God within gives me the wisdom and strength to meet any situation.
"But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patient endurance."--Luke 8:15
A tiny seed must be nurtured and given time to develop into its full potential. I, too, develop in my own time, producing the fruits of Spirit I am meant to produce.
I remember to be patient with myself, allowing time for my God-given talents to be revealed. Words from a familiar prayer help me remain calm and assured:
Prayer of Faith
I now am wise, I now am true, Patient, kind, and loving too.All things I am, can do, and be, Through Christ, the Truth that is in me.
Saying this prayer reminds me that the loving presence of God within gives me the wisdom and strength to meet any situation.
"But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patient endurance."--Luke 8:15
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Guidance - Today's Daily Word
Receptive to the guidance of Spirit, I move forward with confidence.
God's guidance is a welcome gift in my life. Instead of becoming frustrated with people and situations, I feel reassured and gain confidence knowing that Spirit is always present and guiding me.
There are often broader, deeper answers to my questions than I may at first comprehend. In prayer and meditation, I detach from needs, expectations, and any desire to react to what appears to be happening around me. This allows new information, additional support, and defining solutions to come forward. My world opens wide to possibilities, resources, and answers.
Inner peace, abundance, health, and love multiply and expand. Receptive to the guidance of Spirit, I move forward with confidence.
"This is God, our God forever and ever. He will be our guide forever."--Psalm 48:14
God's guidance is a welcome gift in my life. Instead of becoming frustrated with people and situations, I feel reassured and gain confidence knowing that Spirit is always present and guiding me.
There are often broader, deeper answers to my questions than I may at first comprehend. In prayer and meditation, I detach from needs, expectations, and any desire to react to what appears to be happening around me. This allows new information, additional support, and defining solutions to come forward. My world opens wide to possibilities, resources, and answers.
Inner peace, abundance, health, and love multiply and expand. Receptive to the guidance of Spirit, I move forward with confidence.
"This is God, our God forever and ever. He will be our guide forever."--Psalm 48:14
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Honor - Today's Daily Word
Child of God, I honor you in my thoughts and prayers.
I give thanks for you and all those like you who have set aside or delayed personal goals in order to contribute to the good of humankind. You have done so much to bless me and many others.
I am grateful for your responsive nature when the world has needed someone caring and courageous. You have stepped forward to help, regardless of the challenge.
While events may have interfered with your plans for the present and the future, you were there to give of yourself. I give thanks for God's presence within you that strengthens you in every moment.
Child of God, I honor you in thought and prayer. May the richest blessings of abundance, wholeness, wisdom, and peace be yours this day and every day.
"On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God."--Psalm 62:7
I give thanks for you and all those like you who have set aside or delayed personal goals in order to contribute to the good of humankind. You have done so much to bless me and many others.
I am grateful for your responsive nature when the world has needed someone caring and courageous. You have stepped forward to help, regardless of the challenge.
While events may have interfered with your plans for the present and the future, you were there to give of yourself. I give thanks for God's presence within you that strengthens you in every moment.
Child of God, I honor you in thought and prayer. May the richest blessings of abundance, wholeness, wisdom, and peace be yours this day and every day.
"On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God."--Psalm 62:7
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Let Go, Let - God Today's Daily Word
Open to the wisdom of God, I am led to the right outcome for each situation.
Little children are often in such a hurry to learn to do things for themselves that they don't listen to the instruction of adults.
Like a child, I may at times be so intent on accomplishing a task that I do not take time to consider that there may be more than one solution. However, when I open my mind to the wisdom of God before starting something, things always go much more smoothly.
Whatever I am doing, I am sure to receive a blessing when I let go of a need to have my own way. Instead, I let God guide me to right outcomes. As I release any tendency to control, I realize that God is the answer. I let go and let God, and everything falls into its perfect place.
"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path."--Psalm 143:10
Little children are often in such a hurry to learn to do things for themselves that they don't listen to the instruction of adults.
Like a child, I may at times be so intent on accomplishing a task that I do not take time to consider that there may be more than one solution. However, when I open my mind to the wisdom of God before starting something, things always go much more smoothly.
Whatever I am doing, I am sure to receive a blessing when I let go of a need to have my own way. Instead, I let God guide me to right outcomes. As I release any tendency to control, I realize that God is the answer. I let go and let God, and everything falls into its perfect place.
"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path."--Psalm 143:10
Guidance - Today's Daily Word
God's loving spirit guides me in making right choices and taking right actions.
Life is full of opportunities for me to make choices. Some of the choices I make seem trivial, while others come in the form of life-altering decisions.
I take whatever needs a decision, large or small, into prayer. I feel God's loving presence blessing me and surrounding me as I contemplate the options.
Knowing that God is present within me in every moment, I know that divine guidance is always available to me. With my mind steadily focused on God's guidance, I make the absolutely best decision possible and then act upon it.
Right actions require right thinking, and right thinking occurs when I turn to God in prayer. My actions are guided by God's loving spirit, now and always.
"He will teach them the way that they should choose."--Psalm 25:12
Life is full of opportunities for me to make choices. Some of the choices I make seem trivial, while others come in the form of life-altering decisions.
I take whatever needs a decision, large or small, into prayer. I feel God's loving presence blessing me and surrounding me as I contemplate the options.
Knowing that God is present within me in every moment, I know that divine guidance is always available to me. With my mind steadily focused on God's guidance, I make the absolutely best decision possible and then act upon it.
Right actions require right thinking, and right thinking occurs when I turn to God in prayer. My actions are guided by God's loving spirit, now and always.
"He will teach them the way that they should choose."--Psalm 25:12
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Comfort - Today's Daily Word
Friday, November 7, 2008 ====================================================================== The indwelling spirit of God loves and supports me always.
God is my strength, my guide, my all. God is the promise that when life's situations and events become difficult, transformation and recovery are possible. I am comforted as I pray and release my life into God's care.
When I think of others who may need comfort and strength in order to respond to life in attentive and effective ways, I affirm that God is life within them expressing as them. All good is possible. And as I meditate on the good, I hold thoughts of comfort and strength for each person.
The promise is not that there will be an absolute absence of difficulty, but that the indwelling spirit of God loves and supports us in each moment. Comforted by this awareness, I give thanks for life ongoing.
"This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life."--Psalm 119:50
God is my strength, my guide, my all. God is the promise that when life's situations and events become difficult, transformation and recovery are possible. I am comforted as I pray and release my life into God's care.
When I think of others who may need comfort and strength in order to respond to life in attentive and effective ways, I affirm that God is life within them expressing as them. All good is possible. And as I meditate on the good, I hold thoughts of comfort and strength for each person.
The promise is not that there will be an absolute absence of difficulty, but that the indwelling spirit of God loves and supports us in each moment. Comforted by this awareness, I give thanks for life ongoing.
"This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life."--Psalm 119:50
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Courage - Today's Daily Word
Strong and courageous, I discover new skills and strengths.
Whether this is a day of experiencing consistency or disruption, I apply new ideas and methods for resolution and achievement. I have the intelligence and energy to accomplish my heart's desires. And the desires of my heart are inspired by Spirit.
Demonstrating my beliefs and values, I have the courage to live my dreams. Releasing myself from conformity, I turn my unique thoughts into words and actions.
I confidently step out into new, unfamiliar territory. With divine guidance, I take my right path. I am courageous while trying something new--perhaps a new perspective, a new procedure, or even a new relationship.
Assured and unruffled by the boldness of my actions, I dare to be innovative. Day after day, I discover new skills and strengths that enrich all my experiences.
"Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid or dismayed."--1 Chronicles 22:13
Whether this is a day of experiencing consistency or disruption, I apply new ideas and methods for resolution and achievement. I have the intelligence and energy to accomplish my heart's desires. And the desires of my heart are inspired by Spirit.
Demonstrating my beliefs and values, I have the courage to live my dreams. Releasing myself from conformity, I turn my unique thoughts into words and actions.
I confidently step out into new, unfamiliar territory. With divine guidance, I take my right path. I am courageous while trying something new--perhaps a new perspective, a new procedure, or even a new relationship.
Assured and unruffled by the boldness of my actions, I dare to be innovative. Day after day, I discover new skills and strengths that enrich all my experiences.
"Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid or dismayed."--1 Chronicles 22:13
Forgive - Today's Daily Word
Accepting God's gift of peace, I am free of the past and ready to live in the now.
Holding on to resentment or guilt can be so overwhelming that I feel as if I am carrying a heavy burden.
However, I have within me the capacity to forgive and to let go of the burden--releasing even a long-held grievance or hurt.
I call upon the indwelling peace of God to wash away any resentment or anger in my heart about my experiences. I let go; there is nothing to fear. I understand that I am safe, protected, and whole.
Through my willingness to accept God's peace as mine, I leave the past in the past. I live in the present moment--which is full with the presence of God, and full with peace, love, and acceptance.
"Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them."--Psalm 32:6
Holding on to resentment or guilt can be so overwhelming that I feel as if I am carrying a heavy burden.
However, I have within me the capacity to forgive and to let go of the burden--releasing even a long-held grievance or hurt.
I call upon the indwelling peace of God to wash away any resentment or anger in my heart about my experiences. I let go; there is nothing to fear. I understand that I am safe, protected, and whole.
Through my willingness to accept God's peace as mine, I leave the past in the past. I live in the present moment--which is full with the presence of God, and full with peace, love, and acceptance.
"Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them."--Psalm 32:6
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
My Choice - Today's Daily Word
With divine insight and understanding, I make wise choices.
My choices affect the life I am creating. Yet how can I know which is the right perspective or the wisest decision?
God is the one true source of help whenever I need guidance. To be fully receptive to God's direction, I step away from the day's activities to a quiet place where I can listen for the still small voice within.
In prayer, I allow any distracting chatter inside my head to subside. I open my heart and mind to divine wisdom and receive the answers I seek. Knowing that God is my guide, I meet all situations with confidence.
I have divine insight and understanding, and I give expression to them as I go about my day. I have all I could ever need to make wise choices and take right actions.
"My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding."--Psalm 49:3
My choices affect the life I am creating. Yet how can I know which is the right perspective or the wisest decision?
God is the one true source of help whenever I need guidance. To be fully receptive to God's direction, I step away from the day's activities to a quiet place where I can listen for the still small voice within.
In prayer, I allow any distracting chatter inside my head to subside. I open my heart and mind to divine wisdom and receive the answers I seek. Knowing that God is my guide, I meet all situations with confidence.
I have divine insight and understanding, and I give expression to them as I go about my day. I have all I could ever need to make wise choices and take right actions.
"My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding."--Psalm 49:3
Found - Today's Daily Word
Nothing is lost in Spirit, for God knows and God shows.
My temporarily forgetting where I have left my keys or cell phone may not seem like an urgent matter--unless this happens right before I am to leave for work or an appointment. Worry or upset never helps me find what seems to be lost; it can simply feed misguided feelings that build stress.
So before I start frantically searching for something, I stop and affirm: God knows and God shows. Nothing is lost in Spirit. It's amazing that when my awareness is of God, I go from searching to finding. I think of the right place to look, and I'm not so anxious that I overlook the keys or the cell phone that is right before my eyes.
When my memory isn't being of much help to me in finding something quickly, I know that God will. God knows and God shows.
"When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.' "--Luke 15:9
My temporarily forgetting where I have left my keys or cell phone may not seem like an urgent matter--unless this happens right before I am to leave for work or an appointment. Worry or upset never helps me find what seems to be lost; it can simply feed misguided feelings that build stress.
So before I start frantically searching for something, I stop and affirm: God knows and God shows. Nothing is lost in Spirit. It's amazing that when my awareness is of God, I go from searching to finding. I think of the right place to look, and I'm not so anxious that I overlook the keys or the cell phone that is right before my eyes.
When my memory isn't being of much help to me in finding something quickly, I know that God will. God knows and God shows.
"When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.' "--Luke 15:9
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Divine Order - Today's Daily Word
My life is unfolding in orderly ways.
Anytime I face a situation that seems out of sync with the natural order of things, I know what to do. I pause and reflect on God's presence within me and around me.
I then take a moment to retreat in thought to a favorite spot where I have enjoyed warm sunlight, a gentle breeze, or a flowing fountain. In this contemplative moment, I am immersed in the natural order of life.
God is the one source of order in the world and in my life, and remembering this lifts my spirits. Conscious of this truth, I rise above any concern about outcomes. As I relax, breathe easier, and maintain a positive outlook, my life unfolds in orderly ways.
"I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them."--Isaiah 42:16
Anytime I face a situation that seems out of sync with the natural order of things, I know what to do. I pause and reflect on God's presence within me and around me.
I then take a moment to retreat in thought to a favorite spot where I have enjoyed warm sunlight, a gentle breeze, or a flowing fountain. In this contemplative moment, I am immersed in the natural order of life.
God is the one source of order in the world and in my life, and remembering this lifts my spirits. Conscious of this truth, I rise above any concern about outcomes. As I relax, breathe easier, and maintain a positive outlook, my life unfolds in orderly ways.
"I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them."--Isaiah 42:16
Contribution - Today's Daily Word
I contribute joyfully from the gifts of Spirit I have received.
As I give of my inner sacred qualities in service, I make a contribution to the lives of others and I receive joy and fulfillment in return. Individually or as part of a group, I contribute in ways that resonate in my soul.
I search out opportunities to be of service. I may volunteer at my local school, sharing a story with a child who's learning to read. I may visit residents in a nursing home, becoming a friendly, familiar face to those in care. I may give to a charity in my community or on the other side of the world.
I spread loving-kindness by doing and being there for others. I make a difference as, with a joyful heart, I contribute from the gifts of Spirit I have received.
"We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us ... the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness."--Romans 12:6-8
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Protected - Today's Daily Word
God's love guides me on safe and secure pathways.
In autumn a blanket of leaves offers a mantle of protection to all the diversity of life on the floor of a forest. The fallen leaves have a purpose that becomes clearer when new life springs forth after winter's respite.
My prayer times fill me with the assurance that I am enfolded in the love of God. During these moments, I nurture feelings of safety and security, gaining a new sense of certainty. I am always in the presence of divine love because I am one with God.
I greet each day confidently as I trust the love of God within to guide me on safe pathways. Each step I take is with sureness and a feeling of security. I give thanks that I am cared for in every way.
"And you will have confidence, because there is hope; you will be protected and take your rest in safety."--Job 11:18
In autumn a blanket of leaves offers a mantle of protection to all the diversity of life on the floor of a forest. The fallen leaves have a purpose that becomes clearer when new life springs forth after winter's respite.
My prayer times fill me with the assurance that I am enfolded in the love of God. During these moments, I nurture feelings of safety and security, gaining a new sense of certainty. I am always in the presence of divine love because I am one with God.
I greet each day confidently as I trust the love of God within to guide me on safe pathways. Each step I take is with sureness and a feeling of security. I give thanks that I am cared for in every way.
"And you will have confidence, because there is hope; you will be protected and take your rest in safety."--Job 11:18
Comfort - Today's Daily Word
The ever-present spirit of God infuses me with peace and love.
Thoughts of comfort engage my senses as warm, reassuring images come to mind: hearty, simmering soup; a soft comforter on a chilly night; a peaceful pet curled in my lap; one-to-one conversation with a dear one.
The greatest comfort of all, however, is the comfort of ever-present Spirit. Even when there appear to be no answers, God is here. I breathe deeply and pray, allowing the peace and love that are present to infuse my very being. I am reassured spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Caring and peace surround me, confirming that I am supported and loved.
And I never have to pray alone. I can reach out with a phone call and be blessed by the familiar greeting: "Silent Unity. How may we pray with you?"
"Praise the Lord! ... He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds."--Psalm 147:1, 3
Thoughts of comfort engage my senses as warm, reassuring images come to mind: hearty, simmering soup; a soft comforter on a chilly night; a peaceful pet curled in my lap; one-to-one conversation with a dear one.
The greatest comfort of all, however, is the comfort of ever-present Spirit. Even when there appear to be no answers, God is here. I breathe deeply and pray, allowing the peace and love that are present to infuse my very being. I am reassured spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Caring and peace surround me, confirming that I am supported and loved.
And I never have to pray alone. I can reach out with a phone call and be blessed by the familiar greeting: "Silent Unity. How may we pray with you?"
"Praise the Lord! ... He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds."--Psalm 147:1, 3
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