Pray for Others - Tuesday, October 07, 2014 | Daily Word

Pray for Others - Tuesday, October 07, 2014 | Daily Word

Pray for Others

I BLESS OTHERS THROUGH PRAYER.

Praying for another is like giving an anonymous gift. I imagine the individual receiving the ideas, direction, and answers they need. When I pray for someone’s health, I envision them vibrant and energized, healed and whole. As I pray for friends and family, I see them receiving exactly what they need at exactly the time they need it. If I affirm a specific outcome, I always add “this or something better.”

Part of my prayer activity is to also let go. If I pray for someone’s well-being but continue to worry, I am demonstrating doubt rather than faith. Instead, I pray with confidence that God is already making known what needs to be known and providing the right and perfect answers to everyone’s needs.

Pray for one another, so that you may be healed.—James 5:16

Kindness - Monday, October 06, 2014 | Daily Word

Kindness - Monday, October 06, 2014 | Daily Word

Kindness

I AM KIND AND LOVING TO MYSELF AND OTHERS.

Kindness is a choice. It costs nothing, yet it is wonderfully fulfilling. When I treat others with kindness, I feel better about myself. Every act of kindness—large or small—produces joy, peace, and happiness.

Any person I meet may carry a burden inside. A simple, heartfelt smile may bring them hope. Opening a door, saying hello, and offering a helping hand may make a major difference in someone’s day.

I also remember to be kind to myself. If I criticize my looks, actions, or thoughts, I stop and find one aspect of myself that I like. Being kind to myself is the first step toward being kind, patient, and loving to others. Kindness is a choice. As I choose kindness, I am rewarded with love, peace, patience, and joy.

Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.—1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Inspire - Sunday, October 05, 2014 | Daily Word

Inspire - Sunday, October 05, 2014 | Daily Word

SPIRIT INSPIRES ME IN NEW WAYS.

Inspiration comes through many channels—people­ I meet, places I visit, words and pictures that stir my heart and spirit. When I am inspired, I feel new energy and connect to something bigger than myself. I aspire to reach new heights and achieve goals I may not have imagined possible.

Inspiration is always within reach. In quiet moments, I tap in to my Source, which fills me with divine ideas and encourages me in new directions. I am confident and excited about the possibilities ahead. With God as my guide, I am motivated to grow beyond my self-imposed limits and to claim my happiness and be of service to others. I respond to Spirit’s call with confidence and joy.

Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—2 Corinthians 13:5

Sacred Space - Saturday, October 04, 2014 | Daily Word

Sacred Space - Saturday, October 04, 2014 | Daily Word

Sacred Space

I CREATE SACRED SPACE INSIDE OF ME.

Certain places serve as touchstones for my experience of the sacred. Within the walls of a cathedral or among the ancient trees of a redwood grove, I may feel especially close to the Divine. Even if I cannot access one of these special places, an experience of God is always available to me; it is as close as my next prayer or mindful breath.

I create space for God by pausing, relaxing my body, and opening my heart and mind to Truth. As I turn within to the secret place of the Most High, I am richly blessed. Infinite love fills my heart, spiritual strength nourishes my soul, and divine wisdom guides my thoughts, words, and actions. For this exquisite, ever-available experience of the sacred within me, I give thanks.

Whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray.—Matthew 6:6

Forgive - Friday, October 03, 2014 | Daily Word

Forgive - Friday, October 03, 2014 | Daily Word

Forgive

AS I FORGIVE, I AM FREE.

Forgiveness is an act of love, for myself as well as for others. I forgive in order to cleanse my heart of negativity and open to the love of God.

Forgiveness is not about the other person; it is about me. When I forgive, I release judgment, hurt, and resentment and find freedom. In forgiving others, I am loving myself enough to embrace freedom. I choose to see the situation that caused me pain in a different way. Every experience is an opportunity to learn, and I choose to be an overcomer rather than a victim. The love of God is at work in all situations. Forgiveness frees me to focus on what is true and everlasting—our oneness with God and each other.

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.—2 Timothy 1:7

Within - Thursday, October 02, 2014 | Daily Word

Within - Thursday, October 02, 2014 | Daily Word

I OPEN TO THE FULL EXPRESSION OF GOD IN ME.

I may have felt lost and alone, believing I was separate from God. Diminished by my sense of limitation and fear, I may have believed I was not worthy of God’s good. Yet as I open to the presence of God within, I realize my inherent worthiness and that God supplies my every need. The challenges and circumstances of my life may change, but God within is unfailing, steady, and strong.

Through prayer and meditation, I bring awareness to all that I am in God. I begin by focusing on my breath and observing what is happening in my body and emotions. I then go deeper into the Silence, beyond the physical, and experience oneness. I am attuned and aware, and I open to the full expression of God in me.

The kingdom of God is among you.—Luke 17:21

Achievement - Wednesday, October 01, 2014 | Daily Word

Achievement - Wednesday, October 01, 2014 | Daily Word

I ACCOMPLISH WHAT I SET OUT TO ACHIEVE.

I am successful in life as I partner with Spirit. When I am spiritually centered, I invite divine wisdom and judgment to be my guide. I open to Spirit’s direction as I clarify my goals. I point myself toward a target and achieve even more than I thought possible. I allow myself to think big, set aside doubt, and let go of fear. With God, all things are possible.

I listen to Spirit’s guidance, and with each step, I proceed in faith. In partnership with God, I watch as results are revealed in divine order and time. I celebrate each small success. If I diverge from my path, I reconnect with Spirit and carry on. With God’s guidance and my perseverance, I accomplish whatever I set out to achieve.

For this purpose he called you … so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord.—2 Thessalonians 2:14

World Peace - Tuesday, September 30, 2014 | Daily Word

World Peace - Tuesday, September 30, 2014 | Daily Word

I EMANATE PEACE INTO THE WORLD.

Today, as a meditation, I imagine all of life breathing peace—animals, plant life, and everyone I encounter. With every breath I take, I bring peace in and through my body, feeling it permeate every atom of my being. I inhale and exhale serenity and know that wherever I go, I carry it with me.

Because my mind is focused on peace, I encounter it in all types of situations. Peace enters the room just before I enter and lingers behind me when I depart. All that I do is infused with peace—my work, my interactions with others, and my time alone.

My life is a meditation on peace. I quietly and intentionally use my breath to saturate my mind, heart, and perspective with peace.

Therefore say, “I hereby grant him my covenant of peace.”—Numbers 25:12

Prosperity - Monday, September 29, 2014 | Daily Word

Prosperity - Monday, September 29, 2014 | Daily Word

I GIVE GENEROUSLY, AND I AM ABUNDANTLY BLESSED.

In many places in the world people carry a bushel basket to market. Vendors fill it to overflowing with greens and other produce. Both givers and receivers experience a joyous sharing of prosperity and gratitude through this transaction.

My heart is a bushel basket overflowing with love and generosity for those I meet each day. I am grateful and joyful when I participate in opportunities to give and receive. Abundant prosperity flows when I share openly and lovingly. As I participate in the circulation of God’s good, my wealth expands. I am grateful for the abundant blessings in my life.

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.—Luke 6:38

Live My Truth - Sunday, September 28, 2014 | Daily Word

Live My Truth - Sunday, September 28, 2014 | Daily Word

I LIVE MY TRUTH WITH PASSION AND CONVICTION.

We have been called to speak truth from our hearts and to live genuinely. Each person is one-of-a-kind, and our lives, authentically lived, are our gift to the world.

I live my truth by knowing who I am and the values I hold dear. My values are reflected in all I think, say, and do. If I am ever afraid to follow my heart or speak my truth, I remember strength and courage come from within. I am a unique expression of the Divine, and Spirit in me is my guide. I am directed through my intuition; I am led on the path that is right for me.

My life is a reflection of my truth, and I live it with passion and conviction.

Who may dwell on your holy hill? Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the truth from their heart.—Psalm 15:1-2

Divine Order - Saturday, September 27, 2014 | Daily Word

Divine Order - Saturday, September 27, 2014 | Daily Word

MY LIFE IS IN DIVINE ORDER RIGHT NOW.

A mother or father with a house full of exuberant children might receive calm reassurance to remember the spiritual law of order: Even in the midst of seeming chaos, life is in divine order.

Likewise, when my life appears chaotic, I experience peace by affirming this Truth: My life is in divine order right now.

I let go of assumptions about how order should look. In prayer, I ask what is mine to do. I listen for the answer with trust and allow divine order to unfold. I rest in an inner sanctuary of peace, knowing all is well. I gently release any resistance that arises from within. Divine order reigns—in my life and in the world—right now

So that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.—Romans 8:4

Guidance - Friday, September 26, 2014 | Daily Word

Guidance - Friday, September 26, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM ATTUNED TO DIVINE LOVE AND WISDOM.

I am an explorer on a journey of self-­discovery and soul growth. I set goals, work toward them, and hold a vision for my future. While my path may take surprising turns, my life journey is a fulfilling one.

For guidance in navigating the twists and turns, I rely on the presence of God in me. Seeking wisdom and direction, I quiet my mind, relax, and focus my attention on the presence of Spirit within me. I ask, then wait, assured that answers will come.

Guidance comes in various forms, through a variety of channels. Opening my heart and mind to receive, I feel at peace when the answers arise. I am clear, and I recognize what is right for me.

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.–2 Thessalonians 3:5

Divine Creation - Thursday, September 25, 2014 | Daily Word

Divine Creation - Thursday, September 25, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM MADE OF GOD-SUBSTANCE. MY DESTINY IS ALWAYS GOOD.

I am a Divine Creation, made of Love and Life. In the past, I may have identified myself with illness, lack, negativity, or hopelessness, but today I decide to let go of that false identity and embrace my True Self—I am Intelligence. I am Power. I am Love. I am Light.

I take responsibility for my past, with compassion rather than condemnation. I remember that I am made of God-substance and my destiny is always positive and good.

Unity co-founder Myrtle Fillmore healed herself by dis-identifying from illness and realizing her Truth. She affirmed: I am a child of God. Like Myrtle, I am patient in my process of realization and growth. In so doing, I welcome my divine inheritance—all the riches of health and well-being.

We are all the work of your hand.—Isaiah 64:8

Prayer - Wednesday, September 24, 2014 | Daily Word

Prayer - Wednesday, September 24, 2014 | Daily Word

I CALL FORTH WHAT I NEED FROM THE FIELD OF INFINITE POTENTIAL.

My prayer time begins with a shift in consciousness. By moving my attention away from the material world, I become conscious of the Presence beyond appearances: the presence of All That Is. I am immersed in this energy. I do not pray to God, I pray from a consciousness of God.

In this place of pure awareness, my Higher Self is one with the Divine. I become a radiating center of God-consciousness, drawing to me whatever I need to be well and strong, successful and prosperous. I call forth the answer to my prayer from the field of infinite potential. My prayer is certain; every need is already fulfilled. The goodness of God is available to me right here and now.

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. —John 15:7

Experience - Tuesday, September 23, 2014 | Daily Word

Experience - Tuesday, September 23, 2014 | Daily Word

EVERY EXPERIENCE IS MY TEACHER. I OPEN MYSELF TO LEARNING.

At times I may forget who I am. I may forget I have immediate access to Divine Intelligence or that I am one with Divine Love. Perhaps I feel off center or frustrated in those moments, yet this is simply part of my human experience.

Each time I forget who I am, I embrace the opportunity to remember. I open my heart and mind and listen to the teeming wisdom of the Universe. I may be reminded of my divine nature through a prayerful pause or a conversation with a wise friend. What matters most is that I remain open and teachable.

I welcome my life experiences as continuous opportunities to remember: I am never separate from the Kingdom of God.

For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.—Proverbs 2:10

Free - Monday, September 22, 2014 | Daily Word

Free - Monday, September 22, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM FREE; I AM UNLIMITED.

In autumn, leaves let go of their branches. They catch a breeze, float freely through the air, then gently fall to the ground. Like the leaves, I let go of what I have been holding on to and find new freedom of expression. A whisper of inspiration guides my thoughts and actions as I drift to new experiences, ways of thinking, and patterns of living.

I am not tied to one idea, one job, or one habit. I have freedom of choice. Just as the leaf has no fear as it falls from the tree, I have no fear of change. I am one with God, imbued with unlimited potential. I look forward to new growth and adventures, new freedom to express who I am. I am free. I am unlimited. I am ready for new horizons.

As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil.—1 Peter 2:16

Behold - Sunday, September 21, 2014 | Daily Word

Behold - Sunday, September 21, 2014 | Daily Word

Behold

I BEHOLD THE CHRIST IN YOU.

From time to time, I may find myself judging another person for their actions or choices. Yet condemnation does not help others change. The best way for me to help another person is to behold their divinity—the Christ in them.

I empathize with others, because I understand that everyone makes mistakes. We may try in vain to get satisfaction from the world, while deeply longing for the fulfillment only Spirit can bring. When we awaken to the Truth that we are sacred beings, we find the Source of true happiness and joy.

I let go of judgment and see the Truth in myself and others. The Christ is in all of us. I behold our sacredness with love and acceptance. I rest knowing we are One.

When I awake I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness.—Psalm 17:15

Embrace - Saturday, September 20, 2014 | Daily Word

Embrace - Saturday, September 20, 2014 | Daily Word

I EMBRACE CHANGES IN LIFE AS BLESSINGS.

When an oyster suffers irritation from a foreign body in its shell, it responds by secreting more shell-making substance. The intruder is not cast out but enfolded, coated by layers of nacre as it is gradually transformed into a smooth and precious pearl.

Like the oyster, I choose to see irritations as invitations to make pearls! I release resistance and accept any such experience as part of life. As I enfold the situation in love, I see how temporary life challenges lose their power to annoy and become gifts. As I bless each challenge, I allow it to help me find the peace of God within. Gratefully, I magnify the treasures of the kingdom.

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

Forgiveness - Friday, September 19, 2014 | Daily Word

Forgiveness - Friday, September 19, 2014 | Daily Word

I FREE THE FLOW OF GOOD IN MY LIFE.

If an area of my life appears difficult or lacking, I ask myself, Is there something I need to forgive? Unforgiveness is an obstacle to the free flow of good from within.

If I feel a debt is owed to me, I ask myself, Am I willing to let it go? Good flows to me through a multitude of channels. No individual person owes me my good because my good comes from Infinite Source.

I begin to heal by tuning in to the sacred part of me that is connected to my Source. The I Am in me remains complete and untouched by any circumstance. Gently, I release my pain and allow myself to be healed by Divine Love. I am ready to forgive, and as I do, God’s good flows freely in and through my life.

Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us.—Luke 11:4

Turn Within - Thursday, September 18, 2014 | Daily Word

Turn Within - Thursday, September 18, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM THE PEACE OF GOD.

I may experience sensory overload when the noise of television, the Internet, or social media disturb my concentration and sense of peace. To find my serenity, I turn down the volume of the outer world and experience the peace of God within.

I shut off any distracting devices and rest my awareness in the natural sounds of the present moment. Peace washes over me as I let go of the noise and close my eyes. I breathe deeply—inhaling Life—and experience the peace of God right here and now. Focused on the sacred space within where I abide with the Presence, I affirm: I am the peace of God.

As I emerge from meditation, I feel refreshed and reassured of ever-present peace.

Let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit.—1 Peter 3:4

Healing - Wednesday, September 17, 2014 | Daily Word

Healing - Wednesday, September 17, 2014 | Daily Word

Healing

LIFE EXPRESSES THROUGH ME AS WHOLENESS AND HEALTH.

As I deepen my spiritual practice, I grow in my ability to see beyond any physical condition and perceive wholeness—the foundation of all creation.

If I experience illness, I may feel symptoms that are uncomfortable or limiting. Even in the midst of this experience, I meditate on the divine principle of Life. I claim Life, and with spiritual vision, I see Life expressing through me as health and wholeness.

With insight and wisdom, I know when to seek medical help and which choices are right for me. During any treatment or recovery, I keep my thoughts steady on the power and the presence of Life in me. My body and mind manifest wholeness and health.

The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.—Matthew 6:22