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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Gratitude - Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | Daily Word

Gratitude

I GIVE THANKS FOR ALL OF LIFE’S BLESSINGS.

A wise person once said that gratitude is the memory of the heart. My memories enrich my life as the days and years go by. I recall treasured memories that continue to enrich my soul.

I choose to review my memory bank with gratitude. Recalling the kindness of others brings a smile to my face and lifts my spirits. I appreciate the people who have shared this life with me. My memories of good times and good people reveal the light of Spirit that shines unceasingly on us all.

As I look back with gratitude for the loved ones and opportunities that have brought me great joy and fulfillment, I also enjoy the fullness of this present moment. Right now, I am making memories for the years to come.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.—Matthew 6:21

Monday, June 10, 2013

God in Action - Monday, June 10, 2013 | Daily Word

God in Action

GOD IS AT WORK IN ME.

I am a unique individual, and God is active in and through me. Through the power of free will, I choose the mold or pattern I desire. In so doing, I cocreate with God.

My heart is lifted as I see the beauty of God’s world. My song is in tune with the rhythm of the Divine. My spirit was not meant to be earth-bound. As I walk upon the earth, I feel the pulse of divine life in every step. I am a part of the very soil that I tread. God is in all things—the earth, moon, and stars, in the distant and the near. I bless and praise the wonders of God’s creation.

I see God in all people everywhere. The heartbeat of all humankind is the heart of the Divine. Thank you, God, that I am free to express the real me, which is a part of all that is good, which is one with you.

I will sing and make melody to the Lord.—Psalm 27:6

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Secure - Sunday, June 09, 2013 | Daily Word

Secure

ALL IS WELL.

Everyone needs to feel safe, to have an inner assurance as well as an outer assurance of sustenance and security. Today I contemplate the promise of divine protection. When Jesus wanted to reassure his followers, he reminded them that God is present in all creation, even caring about the tiniest bird. This idea gives me comfort too. I am confident that the power and presence of God is protecting me in all ways.

Any time I am concerned for others, I relax in the awareness that God is guiding my loved ones to peace and safety. I reinforce my sense of security through prayer, which deepens my conviction that all is well.

Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?—Matthew 6:26

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Does it appear that the world is so confused today that it seems that there is no hope for the future? The Joy of Jesus is completely based on the future of another life. In Christ Jesus we have a new life.

Often, I see so many homeless people in the downtown area seeking or begging for money or food. It breaks my heart each time. We pray for them that their needs can be met. The real question is why?

The Joy of Jesus is based upon helping those in need. Jesus feed four thousand people with very little bread and fish. Yet we have so much more and do so little to help. Can we really help the helpless?

The only answer to help these people and any real problem in the world is ones absolute faith in the Joy of Jesus. God gave us Jesus as our Savior. Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the grave, just to return one day for the faithful. This is the Joy of Jesus. Our faith is his joy...

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Trust - Saturday, June 08, 2013 | Daily Word

Trust

I TRUST IN GOD, AND MY LIFE SHAPES UP!

When a potter throws clay onto the wheel, he or she may not know if the finished piece will be a vase, a bowl, or a plate. Though the technique can be messy and the result uncertain, the potter trusts the process, giving the clay complete attention. The potter shapes and molds the clay with creativity and skill, watching the art take shape.

Like a potter, I shape and mold the moments of my life. With a sense of creative wonder, I attend to each matter before me. If circumstances unexpectedly shift, I refocus on the Christ Presence within and return to my peaceful center. I trust in God, and though the outcome may be uncertain, I know my life is taking shape in a way that blesses and prospers me and others.

Happy are those who trust in the Lord.—Proverbs 16:20

Friday, June 7, 2013

Free - Friday, June 07, 2013 | Daily Word

Free

I MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES TO BE MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY FREE!

Poor choices can lead to unhealthy habits or patterns that impede our spiritual growth. We may even unintentionally give away our personal power. If I become aware of such patterns in myself, I have the opportunity to reclaim my power and freedom.

I visualize cutting the cords of false beliefs and destructive habits. I affirm: Limiting ideas and behaviors have no hold on me. I am mentally and emotionally free!

As I learn from my missteps and apply these lessons in positive ways, I am free to be my best and most authentic self. I am empowered to interact with others in new ways. My newfound freedom supports appropriate and constructive choices.

The Lord is righteous; he has cut the cords of the wicked.—Psalm 129:4

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Exhale - Thursday, June 06, 2013 | Daily Word

Exhale

I RELEASE WHAT NO LONGER SERVES ME.

My lungs have a finite capacity. So to inhale more air, I must first exhale. Breathing is a continuous process of receiving and releasing. It exemplifies the ongoing ebb and flow of life.

Exhaling and inhaling are essential for human life. As I exhale, carbon dioxide is released, which sustains other life forms. I breathe out what no longer serves me so I can take in the life-giving oxygen I need. All life is nourished by releasing the old and opening to the new.

Today I contemplate what I am willing to release and what I am willing to embrace; what I am willing to give and what I am willing to receive. I open to the ebb and flow of life.

The Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.—Genesis 2:7