Saturday, March 22, 2014

Faith - Saturday, March 22, 2014 | Daily Word

Faith

MY FAITH RESTS IN GOD WITHIN.

Faith is not based on statistics or facts or what I perceive through my senses. Faith is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” It comes from confidence in the presence and power of God within.

If I have succumbed to fear or worry, I consider the teachings of Jesus: “Have faith in God.” As I align my thoughts in accordance with this simple yet powerful teaching, my attitude shifts. I am uplifted, confident, and assured.

I choose to place my trust in God—in Divine Love and Wisdom. In any situation, I focus on what I know to be true and unwavering—the presence of God—and I am assured that all is well.

Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God.”–Mark 11:22

Friday, March 21, 2014

Grateful - Friday, March 21, 2014 | Daily Word

WITH A GRATEFUL HEART, I TURN TO GOD IN PRAYER.

I take time each morning and, again, at night to thank God for my many blessings. This powerful prayer practice helps me maintain an open and grateful heart.

As I focus on my blessings, my heart is infused with the light, life, and love of God. Every area of my life is enhanced. I am relaxed, renewed, and uplifted. I am filled with faith, expectation, and hope.

In the morning, gratitude sets my perspective for the day ahead. In the evening, a prayer of thanksgiving carries me into a restful sleep. When I awaken the next day, I am refreshed, ready for what’s next, alert and receptive to more blessings to come!

I am grateful to God—whom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did—when I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.—2 Timothy 1:3

Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Monthly Affirmations

Affirmations are positive statements of Truth. By affirming Truth we are lifted out of false thinking into the consciousness of Spirit. Each time we pray positively and faithfully, we are calling forth the divine activity that is always within us.

We focus on these daily prayers and affirmations throughout the month for greater expression of our divine inner light. Giving thanks in advance, we claim each of our prayers as true for ourselves and our loved ones, remaining open and receptive to the highest good for all.

March 2014

Inner Peace
I am strengthened by the peace of God within.
Guidance
The spirit of God guides me home.
Healing
I am one in Divine Life.
Prosperity
I am living a prosperous life.
World Peace
I am an ambassador of peace in the world.

April 2014

Inner Peace
I am peaceful and serene as I open to the Christ within.
Guidance
I claim the wisdom of divine guidance.
Healing
I am renewed by the healing acitivity of God.
Prosperity
I am grateful for God's abundant good.
World Peace
I emanate peace and love to all the world.

Season - Thursday, March 20, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM GRATEFUL FOR THIS SEASON OF MY LIFE.

Each season has its own distinct character and purpose—dormancy in winter, budding in spring, growth in summer, release in autumn. Each season is dependent on the others occurring in their natural order.

Our lives, too, have seasons. We move through infancy, childhood, adulthood, and maturity experiencing constant change. Each season brings its unique joys and challenges, and each builds on the one before it.

In Ecclesiastes we read, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” I am grateful for this season of my life, for the changes and growth it brings, for the rest and activity. With each season, I grow into the fullness of my humanity.

They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season … In all that they do, they prosper.—Psalm 1:3

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Guidance - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 | Daily Word

THE SPIRIT OF GOD GUIDES ME HOME.

This month the swallows will arrive at their summer nesting grounds in and around Mission San Juan Capistrano in California. Then in October, the flock will take flight once more for its annual migration to Argentina. The swallows’ inner guidance leads them safely through this journey every year.

Like these little birds, I have reliable inner guidance to help me navigate my journey through life. I need not fear losing my way. I have constant access to divine wisdom, judgment, and understanding.

If ever I feel lost, I call upon Spirit for direction. In moments of stillness, I listen. The spirit of God in my heart and mind always guides me home.

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Healing - Tuesday, March 18, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM ONE WITH DIVINE LIFE.

My body is a divine creation. Every cell and system works together in perfect harmony to function exactly as I need it to. I thank God for the healing power always at work in me. I praise every part of my body, for it was created with an innate ability to heal and restore.

If I experience illness, I acknowledge the condition or diagnosis without identifying with it or claiming it as my own. It is not who I am.

I affirm my identity as a spiritual being, one with Divine Life. I claim my truth: I am healthy, whole, and well. Well-being is my divine inheritance, and by my faith, I am made whole.

Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight.—Mark 10:52

Monday, March 17, 2014

Free - Monday, March 17, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM FREE TO EXPRESS MY CHRIST NATURE.

Anchored in Truth, I am not swayed by the tide of worldly opinion. The media may choose to focus on limitation, fear, strife, and discord. I choose to stay centered in divine power and wisdom. I speak and act in congruence with the Christ in me.

No matter what is happening in the world, I focus on Spirit and Truth. The Christ within provides comfort, strength, guidance, and freedom. I stand strong and confident, knowing that all is well.

Divine love releases me from fear. Divine understanding and wisdom guide me to peace and assurance. I journey boldly through life, freely expressing God’s goodness, peace, light, and love.

To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you.—Colossians 1:27

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Nonresistance - Sunday, March 16, 2014 | Daily Word

NONRESISTANCE DELIVERS ME TO PEACE AND POWER.

Resistance: We may think it refers to arguments or physical altercations, but more commonly, resistance is mental. We often resist circumstances, people, or beliefs we find difficult to accept.

We are resisting whenever we oppose, criticize, or resent. However, nonresistance is infinitely more powerful. Nonresistance is not mere tolerance; it is integrity that offers no opposition. We look for similarities, not differences. We have no enemies, because we are not an enemy.

When my mind seeks agreement, agreement becomes possible. I may not immediately see the solution, but I can be willing to see it. This act of nonresistance is the manifestation of the Divine in me. As I practice it, peace flows through me, from me, and to me.

Do not resist an evildoer.—Matthew 5:39

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Belonging - Saturday, March 15, 2014 | Daily Word

I BELONG TO THE COMMUNITY OF HUMANITY.

I am a member of many communities—my neighborhood, work, church, family, and friends as well as the community of humanity. Each relationship reminds me of the value of being connected with others.

The life of a community is richer and healthier as each person practices thoughtfulness, kindness, and understanding. These practices foster happiness and peace.

I am spiritually one with all people. As I acknowledge the divine in every member of my community, I also recognize the Christ Spirit in me. Aware of the Christ within, I act in ways that contribute to the good of all. I work together with others to accomplish goals great and small.

Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.—Ephesians 6:23

Friday, March 14, 2014

Emerging - Friday, March 14, 2014 | Daily Word

LIFE EMERGES FROM WITHIN IN PERFECT ORDER.

On the branch of a cherry tree, swelling buds are ready to burst into blossom in perfect order. In much the same way, I am growing and emerging into what I am created to be. I am filled with life and great expectations!

Each life experience is an occasion for me to learn and grow, to discover that which is within me, ready to bloom. With gratitude, I bless the countless opportunities I have to grow in health, relationships, and spiritual awareness, and to express myself more fully and completely. Through me, God’s perfect order finds expression.

I listen carefully to my inner voice of wisdom and embrace each new opportunity as it unfolds in perfect divine order.

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.—Psalm 62:5

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Potential - Thursday, March 13, 2014 | Daily Word

MY LIFE REFLECTS THE POWER OF GOD IN ME.

We are human in form, divine in expression, and limitless in potential. If I ever think I am unworthy or not good enough, I replace those thoughts with the truth of my innate perfection.

I am a whole and unique expression of God. As I affirm this truth, I am filled with renewed strength and energy. I claim my divine nature, knowing that because I am made in the image and likeness of God, I am inherently good and worthy. My actions reflect a quiet confidence in the presence of God in me.

I am a spiritual being having a human experience. My life is a continual unfoldment of my divine potential.

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share … so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.—1 Timothy 6:18-19

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Forgive - Wednesday, March 12, 2014 | Daily Word

I FIND PEACE THROUGH FORGIVENESS.

After feeling hurt or wronged by another person, I may wonder, “How could they do that?” When I am upset, I may seek answers, believing answers will ease my pain. Yet peace comes not through logic or reason, but through spiritual understanding. While I may never know how or why something happened, I can always find peace through forgiveness.

Shifting my awareness from the situation, softly breathing in Spirit, I focus on my heart space. I ask my Higher Power for understanding. As I release defensiveness or blame, the healing love of God frees me and all concerned from this experience.

I choose to forgive and my mind and heart are at peace.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.—Psalm 51:10

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Pray for Others - Tuesday, March 11, 2014 | Daily Word

I PRAY FOR OTHERS, KNOWING THEY ARE LOVED AND PROTECTED.

I hold my loved ones in prayer today remembering that, no matter what may be happening in their lives, they are divinely supported and their needs are met. The kingdom of God is their abundant supply.

There is only One Presence and One Power in the Universe—God the good. The power of God lives in each of us. I see my loved ones joyfully experiencing the power and presence of God in their lives.

As we walk through this life together, we each express the divine in our own unique way. Appreciating this truth, I send love to every living being on planet Earth.

I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth … so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.—Ephesians 3:18-19

Monday, March 10, 2014

Brave - Monday, March 10, 2014 | Daily Word

I BRAVELY SURRENDER TO GOD’S WILL IN MY LIFE.

Bravery can mean acting boldly and fearlessly, but it can also mean trusting God’s will in my life even when I don’t know where that might lead. Like the skydiver who surrenders bravely to a free fall, as I trust in God, I am assured my parachute will open.

If I feel inner resistance, I am not discouraged. I meditate on the truth of God’s love and have faith. Releasing my concern, I remember all the times I resisted a situation that later yielded good results.

I audaciously surrender to the wisdom of God within me. I know there may be a free fall—a period of uncertainty—but as I let go and let God, I land safely in new territory.

Those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.—Psalm 9:10

Sunday, March 9, 2014

World Peace - Sunday, March 09, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM AN AMBASSADOR OF PEACE IN THE WORLD.

Ambassadors of peace practice love, kindness, and patience. Because I know the way I view others affects my interactions with them, I focus on the peace and presence of God in each person I meet. My thoughts, words, and actions reflect the love of God within.

In meditation, I center my thoughts on peace. I move consciously toward being a peaceful presence in the world as I fully embrace this divine power.

I may not be in a position of worldly power, but I have the power of love within me. Love is uplifting. Love fosters harmony and peace. I am an ambassador of peace, making a difference in the world through conscious acts of loving-kindness.

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.—Psalm 34:14

Saturday, March 8, 2014

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Grace - Saturday, March 08, 2014 | Daily Word

I MAKE ROOM FOR GOD’S GRACE.

Some days I may feel stuck in negativity. I may wallow in complaint or find my mind fixed on a certain story, belief, or plan that has me feeling troubled. In such instances, my mind has no room for divine ideas, nor is it receptive to the wisdom and inspiration of Spirit.

As I gently dismiss limiting thoughts and claim the truth of Spirit’s bountiful good, I make room for God’s grace in my life.

I recognize that abundance, vitality, and well-being are already present within me. I let go of any preconceptions of what my good should look like and embrace the fullness of God’s good as it is expressing right now. An abundant, grace-filled life is already mine.

You have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self.—Colossians 3:9-10

Friday, March 7, 2014

Prosperity - Friday, March 07, 2014 | Daily Word

Prosperity

I AM LIVING A PROSPEROUS LIFE.

To consistently live a prosperous life, I infuse my mind with appreciation for the gifts of God. Every thought is a seed. As I plant seeds of gratitude and abundance in my consciousness, I cultivate an awareness that there is always enough. Blessings pour into my life.

I am a creative soul expressing from the current of divine substance and ideas. From this richness, I claim prosperity in every area of my life. I affirm meaningful relationships, rewarding work, physical health, and spiritual renewal.

Grateful for all I have and receive, I give with joy—sharing from the bounty of God’s good. Every day my prayer is: Thank you, God! for the outpouring of unlimited good.

Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.—Luke 12:32

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Enthusiasm - Thursday, March 06, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM AN EXPLORER IN A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY.

I am enthusiastic about life and the opportunities it brings to pursue my interests, serve others, and grow in spiritual understanding.

Upon awakening each morning, I prepare myself for the day ahead. I enthusiastically say yes to what is mine to do. Applying the power of divine wisdom, I maintain balance and go at a healthy pace. I learn new skills and deepen my understanding of what interests me. I am an explorer in a world of opportunity!

My zeal for living includes helping others and being of service. I am also enthusiastic about my spiritual practice and study so that I may learn and grow for the evolution of my soul. I am passionate about life and thankful for the opportunity of each new day.

Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.–Romans 12:11

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Transformation - Wednesday, March 05, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST.

If I have been preoccupied with improving or transforming my image or outer appearance, I may feel an inner nudge to pay more attention to my spirit and soul. As I turn my attention inward, I remember that I am an expression of the Christ Spirit, which needs no alteration. My Christ Self—the highest expression of God in me—is all I will ever need to be.

As I let this awareness grow in me thought by thought, I begin to fully embrace its truth, and I am transformed from the inside out.

I honor the sacred perfection of the Christ in me. I am continually renewed. I am Spirit-filled!

So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!—2 Corinthians 5:17

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Divine Order - Tuesday, March 04, 2014 | Daily Word

CHANGE OPENS THE WAY TO GREATER GOOD.

Nature moves in cycles from activity to dormancy. First comes a clearing away of the old, then a time of stillness, then new life. Seasons change in a predictable way; yet my life may not always appear so orderly. What may look like turmoil is really life transforming into a new season. What may look like inactivity is really the precursor to new growth.

As a child, I learned what to expect from spring, summer, fall, and winter. As an adult, I learn to trust the cycles of renewal in my own life. I learn from the past, release what no longer serves me, and create each new day. I appreciate the endings that lead to new beginnings, and give thanks that the goodness of God is present in every experience.

I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.”—Psalm 31:14