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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Share - Sunday, September 09, 2012 | Daily Word

I SHARE MY GIFTS AND NURTURE MY RELATIONSHIPS.

Today I bring joy to others by sharing my time, talent and treasure. A phone call can brighten a loved one’s day. A personal visit to share a meal or enjoy conversation can make an enormous difference.

When I connect with people of other ages, memories arise and my view of the world broadens. As we share our joys, challenges and interests, we know each other at a deeper level. Spending time with people I care about uplifts both them and me.

My life is blessed with many relationships. In nurturing them, I express my Christ nature. I am a loving being, here to be a loving presence. By giving of myself, I feel the warmth and glow of divine love in me, the joy of connecting heart to heart.

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share.—1 Timothy 6:18

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Guidance - Saturday, September 08, 2012 | Daily Word

Guidance

I AM GUIDED FROM WITHIN.

Whether I face major or minor decisions, the guidance I need is readily available. I may read what experts advise, listen to the opinions of friends and family, or gather data to inform my choices. But most important, I turn within for prayer.

I go apart for a time in the Silence, mindfully releasing any tension in my body and bringing spaciousness to any worrisome thoughts.

I surrender the situation at hand, and with gratitude, I invite divine guidance to be revealed. I listen to the whisper of my heart, which is always life-affirming, loving and good. As I turn within to the source of divine guidance, my way becomes clear.

You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me with honor.—Psalm 73:24

Friday, September 7, 2012

Divine Order - Friday, September 07, 2012 | Daily Word

Divine Order

I LIVE IN HARMONY WITH GOD, AND MY LIFE IS IN ORDER.

If I have been experiencing disorder in my life, I make finding quiet time with God my top priority. I align my thoughts with the presence of God. I put aside any concerns and allow myself to feel with every fiber of my being that I am one with God—that I am loved and that my life is precious and valuable. I rest in this realization until it is established in my heart and mind.

As I acknowledge my oneness with God, I recognize that my life is in order. How could it be any other way? Whether I perceive it or not, divine order is moving through all life, in and through me and every circumstance I encounter. Aligning myself with divine order establishes harmony and peace. How good it is to live in harmony with God!

His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness.—2 Peter 1:3

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Ephesians 5:9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For the fruit of the Spirit,.... Either of the spirit of man, as renewed, or rather of the Spirit of God; the allusion is to fruits of trees: the believer is a tree of righteousness; Christ is his root; the Spirit is the sap, which supports and nourishes; and good works, under the influence of his grace, are the fruit: the Alexandrian copy, and some others, and the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions, read "the fruit of light"; which agrees with the preceding words: and the genuine fruit of internal grace, or light,

is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth; the fruit of "goodness", lies in sympathizing with persons in distress; in assisting such according to the abilities men have in a readiness to forgive offences and injuries; and in using meekness and candour in admonishing others: "righteousness" lies in living in obedience to the law of God; in attending the worship and service of him; and in discharging our duty to our fellow creatures; and this as goodness, is very imperfect, and not to be boasted of, or trusted to, nor is salvation to be expected from it: "truth" is opposed to lying, to hypocrisy, to error and falsehood; and where the Spirit of God, and the work of grace are, there will be more or less an appearance of these fruits

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Joy - Thursday, September 06, 2012 | Daily Word

Joy

THE JOY OF CHRIST FILLS MY HEART.

When my joy emanates from the Christ within, it is steadfast, consistent and imbued with power. The Christ, the Spirit of joy enthroned in my heart, brings eternal joy and happiness. Joy radiates from the center of my being to the outer reaches of my world. External conditions cannot dampen this joy, for it has its foundation and substance in God. Pure joy shines with rays of gladness.

I keep my joy active by expressing it, by daily drawing more of its essence from God, the source of all joy. I let my joy shine into the world to bless others. The joy of the Christ is mine now and always.

Thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads in every place the fragrance that comes from knowing him.—2 Corinthians 2:14

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Connected - Wednesday, September 05, 2012 | Daily Word

Connected

I AM CONNECTED TO GOD AND ALL PEOPLE.

All people share a connection. We breathe the same air; feel the warmth of the same sun; share life on the same planet. Our paths are connected in ways both seen and unseen. The food on my table may have come from a farm nearby, from across the country or from across the world. Similarly, new technology allows me to connect with loved ones or strangers faraway.

As humans we also share in feelings of happiness and sadness, peace and frustration. We are one in God, connected in Spirit.

Knowing we are one, I demonstrate empathy toward others. I am understanding, compassionate and willing to listen. Whatever I do, wherever I am, I am connected to God and all people.

Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.—Matthew 28:20