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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Seek - Wednesday, September 18, 2013 | Daily Word

GUIDED BY DIVINE WISDOM, I FIND WHAT I SEEK.

In the game of hide-and-seek, children are delighted to find their hiding playmates. It may take many minutes and several searches before all the players are found, but once the last one is discovered, all regroup and start again.

Life is sometimes like a game of hide-and-seek. It may seem that the goals I pursue are hidden from me, just out of reach. Yet in the game of life, I can carefully consider my objectives. Am I only looking to solve perceived problems or aiming for spiritual understanding so I may rise above? Am I seeking to change temporary circumstances or the wisdom to effect lasting change in me? With wisdom and perseverance, I find what I seek and rejoice in every discovery.

The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord, searching every innermost part.—Proverbs 20:27

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Protection - Tuesday, September 17, 2013 | Daily Word

I AM PROTECTED BY A CONSCIOUSNESS OF TRUTH.

Sometimes the world may seem unsafe or dangerous. When conditions are beyond my control, uncertainty can develop into fear. If I am fearful, I have an opportunity to return to Truth.

I affirm these Truth statements: The Universe supports me in every way. God is absolute good and everywhere present. The spirit of God within me is my protection. As I let Truth fill my mind and heart, I am protected.

The spirit of God within is my safeguard in danger, my guide through doubt, and my courage in times of fear. Trusting in the Truth, I am protected. My essential nature is strong and secure. God in me is my protection.

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.—Psalm 37:3

Monday, September 16, 2013

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Let Go, Let God - Monday, September 16, 2013 | Daily Word

I LET GO OF STRUGGLE, AND LET GOD BE MY INSPIRATION.

When I say “I let go and let God,” what am I releasing, and what am I allowing? I let go of condemnation and allow the unconditional love of God. I release darkness and sorrow and embrace the light and joy of God. I let go of struggle, lack, and limitation and let in the peace, substance, and power of God.

In my time of prayer and meditation, I become as a child listening to a loving parent. I cease telling God what I know and seek only to know God’s presence. I let go of limited understanding and let God within me bring spiritual understanding. As I let go of earthly troubles, my burdens lift and I rejoice in the kingdom of God within me.

Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.—Luke 18:16

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Grace - Sunday, September 15, 2013 | Daily Word

THE GRACE OF GOD MAGNIFIES EVERY GOOD EFFORT.

Grace is the great blessing from the Creator that enhances every good effort I make. Jesus depicted the activity of grace when he said we can begin with faith as small as a mustard seed and still have the power to move mountains.

Whenever I seek answers in prayer, grace reveals what I need to know. I can open my heart with the smallest willingness to forgive, and grace will carry me the rest of the way. As I give thanks for the blessings in my life, grace expands my awareness, and I find more good flowing in and through my life.

When I begin an activity with my heart centered in God, grace assures the results will exceed my expectations. The grace of God magnifies every good work that I do.

On his arrival he greatly helped those who through grace had become believers.—Acts 18:27

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Dance - Saturday, September 14, 2013 | Daily Word

I DANCE TO THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART.

Learning a new dance can be fun and challenging. First, I learn the steps, and then I practice. Through repetition, I fully integrate the technique. While missteps may happen along the way, the time comes when I have to let go, stop thinking about the routine, and allow my body to move with the rhythm of the music.

Similarly, life is a process of learning how to cope with the twists and turns. If I fall down, I get back up and try again. There are no wrong moves, just growth experiences that show me how to move with the pace of the Universe.

Today I am willing to flow with the music of my soul, dance to the rhythm of my heart, and sing with the harmony of love.

Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe!—Psalm 150:4