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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Included - Sunday, February 16, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM AN ESSENTIAL PART OF CREATION.

As part of God’s creation, I am never alone. Divine Life lives in me, and I am one with All That Is. My divine essence calls me to participate in life by using the talents and gifts God has given me. It is my sacred responsibility to bring them forward.

I listen to my heart. What is mine to express? I gear up with tools to make a start. I leave behind whatever has blocked me in the past. God has entrusted me with gifts that need to be expressed, and I express them.

By allowing my talents to blossom, I am an active participant in life. Included in the plan of creation, I bless my oneness with others, and joyously share my gifts!

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear.—Romans 8:14-15

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Healing - Saturday, February 15, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM HEALTHY, WHOLE, AND WELL.

When I scrape my knee or cut a finger, I apply antiseptic and a bandage, and allow the healing process to begin. In time, the pain subsides and the wound heals.

Emotional healing is much the same. If I am hurt about a broken relationship or suffering a loss of any kind, I apply the antiseptic of love and the bandage of forgiveness, and allow healing to begin. Then I add the powerful medicine of affirmative prayer.

Prayer heals at a deep level. I hold in mind my innate perfection and affirm my true nature: I am whole, one with the life of God. Healing starts in my consciousness and brings peace to my soul. I come to see myself as I am: healthy, whole, and well.

It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.—Proverbs 3:8

Friday, February 14, 2014

Relationship - Friday, February 14, 2014 | Daily Word

LOVE BLESSES MY RELATIONSHIPS.

Every loving relationship is blessed. Divine Love in me seeks to express itself through my relationships. When I establish a bond with someone, whether for a moment or a lifetime, we meet on holy ground.

If miscommunication or resentment arises, I bring the relationship into prayer. In that sacred space, I release any preconceptions or judgment. I invite love and wisdom to help me see things differently. Focused on God in the midst of us, I see the conflict resolve or dissolve.

My deepest desire is to embody and express the exquisite love of God in all my relationships. I treat my loved ones with honor, respect, and devotion to Spirit within.

Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.—1 John 4:8

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Forgive - Thursday, February 13, 2014 | Daily Word

AS I FORGIVE, I AM PEACEFUL IN MIND AND HEART.

Jesus taught us to forgive “seventy times seven times.” In other words, unceasingly. But what if I don’t believe I can forgive? What if I haven’t reached that state of willingness in mind and heart?

If I am having difficulty letting go of resentment, expectations, or anger, I know I have help. Spirit is my ever-present support. When I am ready, I ask for help in releasing my pain and moving forward with love and understanding.

To prepare for forgiveness, I acknowledge my feelings of anger, frustration, or helplessness and surrender them to God. I release thoughts of resentment, revenge, or ill will. I treat myself with loving compassion. I remember that God can provide what others have failed to give. As I forgive, I find peace.

I do forgive, just as you have asked.—Numbers 14:20

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Invincible - Wednesday, February 12, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM FEARLESS AND FREE!

I am an overcomer. I am bold and fearless. My indomitable inner power comes not from my ego, but from the power of God within me—for God and I are one. All my accomplishments are the result of a team effort. With God as my partner, no one or no thing can defeat me.

As I focus on my spiritual nature, I let go of living small. I release aches and pains, fears and failings. I am more than a physical being. I am a spiritual being—invincible, fearless, strong, and free!

Through the power of God within, I can reach any goal and meet any challenge. I surmount any obstacle on the way to my good. God is with me and within me, and I am invincible.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.—Philippians 4:13

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Prosperity - Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | Daily Word

AS I EXPAND MY VISION, I DISCOVER NEW PATHS TO PROSPERITY.

Prosperity is boundless; yet my experience of it can be constrained by limiting thoughts and assumptions. As I contemplate life’s infinite bounty, I become aware of any false ideas about my abilities, my lovability, or my worthiness. I release fear and doubt and affirm unlimited abundance and divine support.

The power of affirmative prayer renews my mind. Unfettered by thoughts of lack, my mind is uplifted in spiritual truth. Consciousness of Truth expands my vision. With an expanded perspective, I experience the world as it truly is: overflowing with health, wealth, joy, and well-being.

I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.—Matthew 16:19

Prosperity - Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | Daily Word

AS I EXPAND MY VISION, I DISCOVER NEW PATHS TO PROSPERITY.

I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.—Matthew 16:19