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Friday, December 14, 2012

Welcome

I AM BLESSED AS I WELCOME OTHERS.

With kindness, I welcome others into my home, my spiritual community or my place of business during the Christmas season. I am grateful when I feel welcome in someone else’s home, and I want others to experience that same feeling when they visit me. Being welcoming is a way to show people they are valued and appreciated. It is one way I let God’s love express through me. And as I share the love of God, I, too, am blessed.

I welcome God into my life in even greater ways. As I keep my mind and heart attuned to God, I appreciate the guidance, comfort, love and harmony I experience. I seek to be a conduit through which God’s love expresses.

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.—Romans 15:7

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Ask - Thursday, December 13, 2012 | Daily Word

Ask

I AM CREATIVE BY NATURE. I ASK, AND IT IS GIVEN.

In the beginning, “God created the heavens and the earth.” Humans—made in the image and likeness of God—are creative by nature. Our thoughts call forth into being that which we hold in mind.

I am an imaginative being, and as I ask for the desire of my heart, it is given. Every thought has creative power and potential. I ask, focus my attention on God within, know that it is so, and let it go.

Considering it done in the mind of God, I look forward with faith. If I find myself worrying or looking back, I ask a trusted prayer partner to join me in seeing the fulfillment of my desire. I am grateful for God’s creative process and for answered prayer. I ask, and it is given!

Truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.—Matthew 18:19

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Freedom - Wednesday, December 12, 2012 | Daily Word

Freedom

I AM FREE AND UNLIMITED; THERE ARE NO CHAINS THAT BIND ME.

Some situations in my life—whether political, social, economic or physical—may feel forced upon me. Yet I can find relief by realizing that no matter how constricting the condition, at my spiritual core I am free and unlimited! There are no chains that bind me.

If I have limited my innate freedom through restrictive or unproductive behavior, I remember that none of this diminishes the glorious splendor of God in me. I recognize my oneness with the unlimited energy of God and choose anew in favor of freedom.

I am free to exercise my spiritual power through whatever is occurring in my life. I affirm: God is free, unlimited and unbound—and so am I!

Creation itself will be set free from its bondage. —Romans 8:21

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Harmony - Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | Daily Word

Harmony

I BRING HARMONY TO MY RELATIONSHIPS.

When I wish to resolve a conflict between myself and another, I do not waste time and energy blaming anyone for what seems broken. I begin the repair work by putting the disagreement in the past, where it belongs. Rather than reacting emotionally, I make a fresh start by responding from the love of God at the core of my being.

I may not be able to repair the relationship on my own, but I can bring harmony to it. I accept that people can agree to disagree peacefully and congenially. As I express the love of God through my words and actions, I encourage others to let their inner love shine forth also. In honoring the other person, I am honoring God.

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

Monday, December 10, 2012

Pray for Others - Monday, December 10, 2012 | Daily Word

Pray for Others

WHEN I PRAY, I TRUST IN SPIRIT.

Our loved ones truly receive a blessing when we pray for them, not only with love and faith, but also with an understanding of Truth. No matter how great the need, we know God within is greater than appearances. We know in Truth that the spirit of God within is all-powerful.

When I pray for another’s healing, I affirm God’s perfect life enlivening their body, mind and spirit. I see divine life renewing, reinvigorating and healing them.

When I pray for their happiness and fulfillment, I affirm God’s perfect love. I see them enfolded and fulfilled in this love, and every need met by this love.

When I pray for others, I trust the Spirit within to bless them in every way.

I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray with the mind also.—1 Corinthians 14:15