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Friday, January 3, 2014

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Self-Discipline - Friday, January 03, 2014 | Daily Word

Self-Discipline

I REAP THE BENEFITS OF SELF-DISCIPLINE.

The words disciple and discipline derive from the word for “pupil” or “student.” As a student of life, I learn continuously and apply what I discover to my daily activities.

Just as Jesus’ disciples sought to follow him and learn from his teachings, I, too, seek to learn new ways of being and put them into practice. Conscious of my physical and spiritual well-being, I develop constructive habits and routines that promote transformation and I experience positive results.

Self-discipline is not a hardship; it is the key to growth. As I adopt good habits, I honor and reward myself. Through discipline, I reap the benefits of good health, peace of mind, and abundant living.

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.—2 Timothy 1:7

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Letting Go - Thursday, January 02, 2014 | Daily Word

Letting Go

AS I LET GO AND TRUST GOD,I AM CALM AND SECURE.

As a child, I may have clutched a favorite blanket or toy for a sense of security

. I may have feared that letting it go would change my world. As I grew and matured, I learned to lay down those props, realizing I didn’t need them to live with confidence.

Today I ask myself: Am I attached to something that needs to be released? A belief or habit, person or place? As I remember my resistance to giving up my childhood attachments, I ask: Is there something I need to let go of now?

I release any unhealthy dependence on people, places, or things. I am ready to let them go and allow myself to grow. I open my life to new opportunities. Guided by the spirit of God in me, I am whole, safe, and confident.

Let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever.—Psalm 40:11

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Celebrate - Wednesday, January 01, 2014 | Daily Word

I CELEBRATE LIFE!

New beginnings are cause for celebration. Like the rising sun shining bright in the eastern sky, a fresh start is reason to rejoice. As we celebrate, we let go of the past and embrace the present. We discover a new opportunity to awaken to the power

of Spirit within.

Some celebrations are filled with cheers, songs, and shouts of encouragement; while others are quiet, like the blossoming of a flower. I celebrate life as a continuous learning experience, a gift of growth and expansion from a loving God.

I acknowledge and revere life’s varied celebrations. Joyous in the eternal power

and love of God, I celebrate all of life!

I will cause your name to be celebrated in all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.—Psalm 45:17

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Boundless - Tuesday, December 31, 2013 | Daily Word

Boundless

I GROW BOUNDL

ESSLY IN CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS.

As a spiritual being, I am not bound by the past. Every day is a new beginning. Each new year brings boundless opportunities for growing in Christ Consciousness as I deepen my relationship with God.

I gratefully release the past, appreciating all that contributed to my current spiritual awareness. With expectancy, I turn my thoughts to the riches of the coming year.

I aspire to live a Christ-centered life. Whatever my possessions or social status, my wealth is found in kindness, forgiveness, and wholeness. I seek first the kingdom of God, and I am enfolded in boundless Christ Love. With heart and mind open, I give and receive boundless riches in the coming new year!

This grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ. —Ephesians 3:8

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Life - Sunday, December 29, 2013 | Daily Word

Life

I AM ALIVE, ALERT, AND ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT LIFE!

I am the life of God, sacred and eternal. Made in God’s image and likeness, I live my life fully and completely, giving thanks for all that I give and all that I receive.

I am alert to life’s call as I become more attuned to the Creator’s presence within and around me. I am not a victim of circumstances or other people’s intentions. I stay focused on my own intentions—one of which is to give as much back to life as I can in every given moment.

Spirit permeates all of my activities, and even my times of inactivity. I appreciate life and all its diverse and magnificent manifestations that continually fill my heart and soul.

The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.—John 4:14

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Comfort - Saturday, December 28, 2013 | Daily Word

Comfort

I REST IN THE COMFORT OF SPIRIT.

When the weather is cold, I might find myself bundling up at home with extra blankets, turning up the thermostat, or warming myself in front of a crackling fire. I appreciate these resources, as they greatly enhance my feelings of ease, comfort, and stability.

However, this may not always be my experience. Sometimes it can seem like life has rudely yanked off my cozy blankets and thrown me out in the cold! At such times, I am grateful for my faith. Instead of yearning for outer conditions to change, I rest in the true source of my comfort—Divine Spirit within me. Even in the midst of the roughest winter, I am warmed by faith and encouraged by the presence of the Divine.

This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life.—Psalm 119:50