I hold in my heart all that is sacred, all that I love. My reverence for Spirit, life, love, and goodness lies in the sanctuary of my heart.
Consciously turning my attention to this inner realm, I find peace. Here I am comforted. Here I feel the warmth of divine love. Here I listen for the still small voice.
In the silence of this sacred space, I am attuned to the indwelling Christ Spirit. I call forth my questions and know they are answered. I call forth my dreams and know they are nurtured. I call to mind my loved ones and know God is with them always—their help in every need. All that is precious to me lives in my heart. My heart is filled with promise, peace, and love.
Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.–Luke 2:19
1After these thingsJesuswentover the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.2And agreatmultitudefollowedhim,because they sawhismiracleswhich he didon them that werediseased . 3AndJesus went upinto a mountain,andthere he satwithhisdisciples.4And thepassover, a feast of the Jews,wasnigh.5 When Jesusthen lifted up his eyes,andsaw a greatcompanycomeuntohim, he saithuntoPhilip,Whence shall we buybread,thatthese may eat ?6Andthis he said to provehim:for he himselfknewwhat he woulddo . 7Philipansweredhim, Twohundredpennyworth of breadisnotsufficient for them,that every one of them may takealittle.8Oneofhisdisciples,Andrew,SimonPeter'sbrother,saith unto him,9 There isaladhere,whichhathfivebarleyloaves,andtwo small fishes:butwhataretheyamong so many?10AndJesussaid , Make the men sit down .Now there wasmuchgrassin the place.So the men sat down , innumberabout five thousand.11AndJesustook the loaves;and when he had given thanks , hedistributed to the disciples,and the disciples to them that were set down ; andlikewiseof the fishesas much as they would . 12Whenthey were filled , he said unto hisdisciples,Gather up thefragments that remain , that nothingbelost .13Therefore they gathered them together , andfilledtwelvebaskets with the fragmentsof the fivebarleyloaves,which remained over and aboveunto them that had eaten . 14Then those men, when they had seen the miraclethatJesusdid ,said , Thisis of a truth that prophet that should comeinto the world.15 When Jesusthereforeperceivedthat they wouldcomeandtakehim by force , tomakehim a king, he departedagainintoa mountainhimselfalone.16Andwheneven was now come , hisdisciples went downunto thesea,17Andenteredinto a ship, and wentover the seatowardCapernaum.And it wasnowdark,andJesuswasnotcometothem.18And the seaarose by reason of a greatwind that blew . 19So when they had rowedaboutfive and twentyorthirtyfurlongs, they seeJesuswalkingon thesea,anddrawingnigh unto the ship:and they were afraid . 20But he saith unto them,It isI;benotafraid .21Then they willinglyreceivedhiminto the ship:andimmediately the shipwasat thelandwhithertheywent .
The more I focus on the fullness of my life, the more grateful and satisfied I am. I am grateful that my basic needs have always been met. I am grateful for my relationships—my family, friends, and community members—who fill my life with laughter, inspiration, and companionship. I am grateful that I am one with Spirit, which provides me with the divine foundation for a life of purpose and meaning.
I gratefully acknowledge my abundant blessings. I praise and give thanks for the wellspring of Spirit in me and in all people. We are heirs to the kingdom of God and all good that lies therein. My gratitude for life is immense.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly … with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.—Colossians 3:16
When embroiled in an unhappy circumstance, I don’t give up or give in. I am not a hapless, limited being. I have the power to change the direction of my life. I have a conquering spirit that can neither be daunted nor defeated!
My valiant spirit is an attracting agent for good, magnetically drawing to me enriching experiences. The power of attraction is always at work. If I have previously allowed misperceptions about faults or flaws to define me, I release these thoughts now. Through the power of my life-affirming words, I attract greater good to me and through me. Summoning the power of attraction, I assertively draw into existence the good I deserve.
I looked, and there was a white horse! Its rider had a bow; a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering and to conquer.—Revelation 6:2
RESTING IN THE AWARENESS OF GOD’S INFINITE PRESENCE, I KNOW TRUE SAFETY.
I want to know that my loved ones and I are always safe and secure. At times, however, I may become so eager to establish safety that my actions create turmoil. For instance, while trying to protect others from mistakes, I might become overbearing or interfering. To protect myself from emotional hurt, I might erect walls that cut me off from receiving love.
To let go of the urge to control, I enter the Silence. I remember that divine love and wisdom are within me, and in every person and circumstance. The people I care about are safe and protected because God—as boundless love and perfect wisdom—is with them and within them at all times. In this knowing, I feel safe and secure.
The beloved of the Lord rests in safety—the High God surrounds him.—Deuteronomy 33:12
I HAVE ABSOLUTE FAITH IN THE LOVE OF GOD WITHIN ME.
The love of God within me is the source of my unwavering faith. No matter what is happening in my life, the love of God enables me to see past appearances to the potential for transformation—within myself, within those around me, and within every situation.
Faith in the power of divine love changes my heart and mind at depth. As I express God’s love, I begin to see something new unfolding. A new pattern is emerging to bless and support me and my loved ones.
As I progress on my spiritual path, I realize nothing is more powerful than the love of God in the human heart. Through my faith in this love, I am whole, prosperous, wise, and at peace.
For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in faithfulness to you.—Psalm 26:3
