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Monday, May 20, 2013

Harmony - Monday, May 20, 2013 | Daily Word

Harmony

IN HARMONY OF MIND AND PURPOSE, OUR DIFFERENCES FALL AWAY.

Though one ant alone may be unable to rebuild a damaged anthill, the whole colony working together can move a mountain of dirt. Likewise, many people collaborating toward a common goal can accomplish seeming miracles.

In the wake of a storm, we pick up the pieces together. When floodwaters submerge a community, we work as neighbors to clean up and rebuild. Nations help nations when human needs are greater than divisions or boundaries. As we work in harmony, differences fall away and strangers become friends. My earnest prayer is for harmony of mind and purpose in times of greatest need as well as times of joy.

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, … that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.—1 Corinthians 1:10

Sunday, May 19, 2013

New Dawn - Sunday, May 19, 2013 | Daily Word

New Dawn

I AM FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF GOD.

As I open my eyes to the morning light, I am rested, renewed, and ready for a new day—a day filled with hope and promise. I am filled with the spirit of God.

How will today be different from yesterday or the day before? While I may travel the same roads, see the same people, or do the same kind of work, I am open to seeing life from a fresh, new perspective. I awaken to spiritual awareness.

Mindful of the activity of God in my life, I am receptive to a new idea, whether it appears as a slow dawning or a flash of inspiration. I revel in divine discovery. The spirit of God guides my every step and breathes life into each sacred moment.

The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.—John 14:26

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Divine Order - Saturday, May 18, 2013 | Daily Word

Divine Order

I OPEN MY HEART TO LOVE AND MY LIFE TO DIVINE ORDER.

Though I intend to love others as myself, when I conflict with someone, I might consider him or her an adversary. I could, however, see them differently. I pause and ask myself, How else might I view our relationship? This person may be my teacher in some way. What am I to learn from him or her? I open my mind to a different possibility. I open my heart to acceptance.

As I broaden my perspective, I become a radiant expression of unconditional love. I love even in the presence of conflict. No matter what the other person intended, I intend to see God’s goodness. Through this changed perspective, divine order prevails. I look for the good, for the gift. I love and I live a “divine order” life.

Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good.—Genesis 50:20

Friday, May 17, 2013

Protected - Friday, May 17, 2013 | Daily Word

Protected

IN GOD, I LIVE, MOVE, AND HAVE MY BEING.

I am sheltered by the presence of God within. The more I consciously center myself in the Presence, the more I feel safe and protected.

What is there to fear when I know that wherever I am, God is? What is there to worry about when I know that God is working through me as the Spirit of wisdom, power, and intelligence?

God guides me as I listen with awareness and follow my intuition. Even in the middle of a difficult situation, I trust the wisdom of God to help and protect me. God is my shield in all circumstances. In God, I live, move, and have my being, and I am safe.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.—Psalm 18:2

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Comfort - Thursday, May 16, 2013 | Daily Word

Comfort

I AM NEVER APART FROM GOD’S LOVE AND COMFORT.

We cannot be where God is not. God is in the darkness and the light; at the peak of the highest mountain and in the deepest cave; in the raging storm and the gentle breeze.

I may think I am separate from God—but in Truth, God is here with me. With a thought, a prayer, or the awakening of my heart, I become aware of the loving presence of Spirit. In this very moment, I am comforted as peace washes over me. I am enfolded in divine, unconditional love, safe, and protected.

When I am ready, I will consider what is next; but for now, I rest in the Presence.

If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast.—Psalm 139:9-10