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Saturday, August 16, 2014

Breathe - Saturday, August 16, 2014 | Daily Word

Breathe

I BREATHE AND RECOGNIZE THE PRESENCE.

If I am feeling anxious and uncertain, if my mind won’t settle down, I close my eyes and breathe deeply. With each inhalation, I feel the cleansing renewal of fresh air. As I exhale, I release tension. My body relaxes, and my mind quiets.

As unproductive and stressful thoughts fade away, my awareness expands. I feel spaciousness inside me. My calm mind notices the divine Presence I had formerly overlooked.

The life breath of Spirit cleanses and renews my soul just as cleaning renews my home. I feel satisfied as I survey the uncluttered spaciousness within me. With a relaxed body and a quiet mind, I open to experience the presence of Spirit.

Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.—Ezekiel 37:9

Friday, August 15, 2014

Pray for Others - Friday, August 15, 2014 | Daily Word

Pray for Others

I PRAY FOR YOUR HIGHEST GOOD.

I hold you in prayer today and envision you as vibrant, whole, joyful, peaceful, and fulfilled. My mind is at peace for I know in my heart that the light of God surrounds you, the love that God is enfolds you, and the power and presence of God are with you always.

Whether we are near or far, my thoughts, prayers, and love are with you. Our oneness of spirit connects us, just as we are one with our Creator.

With praise and thanksgiving for the activity of Spirit within you, I entrust you to the care of the Divine. I pray for your highest good in all ways and see you freely expressing the beautiful soul you are.

I pray that … Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.—Ephesians 3:16-17

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Oneness - Thursday, August 14, 2014 | Daily Word

Oneness

I AM ONE WITH GOD AND MY SUPPLY IS ABUNDANTLY PROVIDED.

Jesus taught unity with God: “As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us.” Many enlightened teachers have said that separation is an illusion. We are one with God, the Source of All.

In meditation, I become aware of my oneness with the unlimited Source. I gain a deeper understanding: As I am one with my Source, I have access to unlimited health, abundance, protection, and love. Unity teacher Emilie Cady wrote: “There is really no reason for jealousy or envy, for all persons are one and the same Spirit.”

I let go of thoughts of separation. Good flows to me and through me at all times. I experience God’s good in my life and my needs are abundantly met.

The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one.—John 17:22

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Perfect Life - Wednesday, August 13, 2014 | Daily Word

Perfect Life

MY BODY TEMPLE

EXPRESSES THE PERFECTION OF GOD.

The life of God, which is the source of all life, flows in and through my body temple. I rejoice to know this truth.

Today I see the perfection of God expressed in and through me. Every cell is alive and functioning in accordance with its individual pattern. Every organ is operating smoothly and harmoniously as it performs its unique task. Every muscle expands and contracts so that I move with grace and ease.

I stand straight and tall. I walk with confidence and strength. I ask God’s blessing on all that I eat and my body is wisely nourished. The perfect rhythm of God helps me to balance activity with rest and work with recreation. I sleep soundly and awake refreshed.

My body temple expresses the perfection of God’s life.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him.—Genesis 1:27

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Opportunity - Tuesday, August 12, 2014 | Daily Word

Opportunity

I HAVE THE POWER TO ACCOMPLISH ALL THINGS.

Life has given me many opportunities. I have acted on some and released others. What makes the difference between saying yes or no is a belief. Do I believe I have what it takes?

Before seizing any new opportunity, it is natural to feel fear. I cannot know how this adventure will end, but I know I am divinely supported. With faith, I face any fear and bravely take the leap from opportunity to action.

When I say yes and decide to move forward, the Universe lines up to support me. Energy wells up from within and any cloud of confusion clears away. Circumstances fall into place as Spirit supports my soul’s unfoldment. Through the power of Spirit within, I make the most of life’s opportunities.

A wide door for effective work has opened to me.—1 Corinthians 16:9

Monday, August 11, 2014

Guidance - Monday, August 11, 2014 | Daily Word

SPIRIT GUIDES ME IN THE RIGHT WAY.

Before I embark on a journey, I map the route to and from my destination. But life is not as easy to plan. Instead, I trust Spirit within to guide me in the right way at the right time.

Present to each moment, I listen for the guidance I know is available to me. I do not worry about the future, for I know Spirit is leading the way.

I hear the guidance of Spirit when my mind is calm, so I spend time in the Silence each day. I listen for Spirit in the words of others, in Scripture, and in song. I hear Spirit speak to me in my heart. I am not anxious about making decisions, because I trust in Spirit to guide my way.

When you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”—Isaiah 30:21