Pray for Others - Friday, October 11, 2013 | Daily Word

Pray for Others - Friday, October 11, 2013 | Daily Word

I FORGIVE AND BLESS OTHERS AS I LIFT THEM UP IN PRAYER.

If another person’s words or actions have disturbed me, I refrain from faultfinding. I know each one of us is a child of God, imbued with love and wisdom. Thus, I do not pray to change others; I pray for love. Love dissolves any barriers that may have arisen between us. I honor where this person is on his or her spiritual path, while at the same time acknowledging my own strengths and challenges.

The good that I desire for myself, I desire for others. The Universe provides everything we need. I affirm the free flow of blessings in my life and in the lives of those for whom I pray. I enter into a fuller experience of my Oneness with Spirit and with all people.

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you.—Mark 11:25

Comfort - Thursday, October 10, 2013 | Daily Word

Comfort - Thursday, October 10, 2013 | Daily Word

Comfort

I ACCEPT THE COMFORT AND STRENGTH OF GOD.

A hug from a friend or a call from a loved one reminds me I am not alone. Yet God’s comforting, strengthening presence is with me always, even when friends are not present. Whatever struggle I may be facing, I am blessed to know that I am never separate from the presence and comfort of my Creator.

In prayer, I look past any present struggle to the reality of God’s presence. I do not pretend that the unhappy or unwanted condition is not there. Rather, I lift my thoughts above the condition to think only of God. I invite God’s power into my experience.

This prayerful practice places me in full awareness of God’s comforting, strengthening presence. I am strong and capable, for I am filled with God.

Guard me as the apple of the eye.—Psalm 17:8

Now Moment - Wednesday, October 09, 2013 | Daily Word

Now Moment - Wednesday, October 09, 2013 | Daily Word

Faith - Tuesday, October 08, 2013 | Daily Word

Faith - Tuesday, October 08, 2013 | Daily Word

Faith

THROUGH THE EYES OF FAITH, I PERCEIVE GOD’S GOOD.

From outer appearances, I may not always see the good. Amid the trials and tribulations of my life, God’s blessings might seem to be missing. However, as I look deeper, I behold what is real and true and enduring. God is present in all and through all.

The Infinite Spirit of love abounds. God’s good exists in the midst of every situation. Through the eyes of faith, I see beyond the problems of the present moment to the absolute and unrestrained goodness of God.

I perceive rightly through my faith in the power and presence of God. I behold every situation with curiosity and confidence. I see the potential for good, for I know that God is abundant, loving, and eternal.

Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.—Psalm 119:18

Encouraged - Monday, October 07, 2013 | Daily Word

Encouraged - Monday, October 07, 2013 | Daily Word

I AM LIFTED UP BY THE POWER OF GOD WITHIN.

My spirit is uplifted when I receive an acknowledgment, a compliment, or positive words or blessings from others. Perhaps someone sees a quality in me I had not seen in myself. Support from others provides encouragement and boosts my confidence in working toward the accomplishment of my goals.

Beyond this, the power of God supports and strengthens me. God’s presence within gives me self-assurance. In God, I am fully empowered. I confidently take on any project, face any obstacle, overcome any challenge, knowing God is with me and in me.

Even if conditions seem daunting, my faith in God gives me all the strength and encouragement I need.

Encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.—1 Thessalonians 5:11

Service - Sunday, October 06, 2013 | Daily Word

Service - Sunday, October 06, 2013 | Daily Word

I AM A CHANNEL FOR GOOD AND A BLESSING FOR OTHERS.

I can serve others in myriad ways. Perhaps I already know of a need I could fulfill, or I am searching for the right opportunity. My giving begins with a willingness to serve. Then I listen for a prompt from within, make a commitment, and take action.

The love of God within inspires me to help others. Regardless of how I serve, I give from this love. We all share a spiritual kinship that connects us, heart and soul. Whether I work behind the scenes or interact with people face-to-face, each caring act blesses the giver and the receiver. We are all fulfilled and blessed as we care for and about each other.

Come, you that are blessed by my Father … for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.—Matthew 25:34, 35

Revelation 4:1-11 "After this I looked , and, behold ,..." KJV - Online Bible Study

Revelation 4:1-11 "After this I looked , and, behold ,..." KJV - Online Bible Study

1 After this I looked , and, behold , a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heardwas as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said , Come up hither, and I will shew thee thingswhich must be hereafter . 2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold , a throne was set inheaven, and one sat on the throne. 3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardinestone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. 4 Andround about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twentyelders sitting , clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. 5 And out ofthe throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fireburning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. 6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, werefour beasts full of eyes before and behind. 7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the secondbeast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flyingeagle. 8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyeswithin: and they rest not day and night, saying , Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was ,and is , and is to come . 9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him thatsat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, 10 The four and twenty elders fall down beforehim that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crownsbefore the throne, saying , 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power:for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created