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Monday, March 17, 2014

Free - Monday, March 17, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM FREE TO EXPRESS MY CHRIST NATURE.

Anchored in Truth, I am not swayed by the tide of worldly opinion. The media may choose to focus on limitation, fear, strife, and discord. I choose to stay centered in divine power and wisdom. I speak and act in congruence with the Christ in me.

No matter what is happening in the world, I focus on Spirit and Truth. The Christ within provides comfort, strength, guidance, and freedom. I stand strong and confident, knowing that all is well.

Divine love releases me from fear. Divine understanding and wisdom guide me to peace and assurance. I journey boldly through life, freely expressing God’s goodness, peace, light, and love.

To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you.—Colossians 1:27

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Nonresistance - Sunday, March 16, 2014 | Daily Word

NONRESISTANCE DELIVERS ME TO PEACE AND POWER.

Resistance: We may think it refers to arguments or physical altercations, but more commonly, resistance is mental. We often resist circumstances, people, or beliefs we find difficult to accept.

We are resisting whenever we oppose, criticize, or resent. However, nonresistance is infinitely more powerful. Nonresistance is not mere tolerance; it is integrity that offers no opposition. We look for similarities, not differences. We have no enemies, because we are not an enemy.

When my mind seeks agreement, agreement becomes possible. I may not immediately see the solution, but I can be willing to see it. This act of nonresistance is the manifestation of the Divine in me. As I practice it, peace flows through me, from me, and to me.

Do not resist an evildoer.—Matthew 5:39

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Belonging - Saturday, March 15, 2014 | Daily Word

I BELONG TO THE COMMUNITY OF HUMANITY.

I am a member of many communities—my neighborhood, work, church, family, and friends as well as the community of humanity. Each relationship reminds me of the value of being connected with others.

The life of a community is richer and healthier as each person practices thoughtfulness, kindness, and understanding. These practices foster happiness and peace.

I am spiritually one with all people. As I acknowledge the divine in every member of my community, I also recognize the Christ Spirit in me. Aware of the Christ within, I act in ways that contribute to the good of all. I work together with others to accomplish goals great and small.

Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.—Ephesians 6:23

Friday, March 14, 2014

Emerging - Friday, March 14, 2014 | Daily Word

LIFE EMERGES FROM WITHIN IN PERFECT ORDER.

On the branch of a cherry tree, swelling buds are ready to burst into blossom in perfect order. In much the same way, I am growing and emerging into what I am created to be. I am filled with life and great expectations!

Each life experience is an occasion for me to learn and grow, to discover that which is within me, ready to bloom. With gratitude, I bless the countless opportunities I have to grow in health, relationships, and spiritual awareness, and to express myself more fully and completely. Through me, God’s perfect order finds expression.

I listen carefully to my inner voice of wisdom and embrace each new opportunity as it unfolds in perfect divine order.

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.—Psalm 62:5

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Potential - Thursday, March 13, 2014 | Daily Word

MY LIFE REFLECTS THE POWER OF GOD IN ME.

We are human in form, divine in expression, and limitless in potential. If I ever think I am unworthy or not good enough, I replace those thoughts with the truth of my innate perfection.

I am a whole and unique expression of God. As I affirm this truth, I am filled with renewed strength and energy. I claim my divine nature, knowing that because I am made in the image and likeness of God, I am inherently good and worthy. My actions reflect a quiet confidence in the presence of God in me.

I am a spiritual being having a human experience. My life is a continual unfoldment of my divine potential.

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share … so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.—1 Timothy 6:18-19

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Forgive - Wednesday, March 12, 2014 | Daily Word

I FIND PEACE THROUGH FORGIVENESS.

After feeling hurt or wronged by another person, I may wonder, “How could they do that?” When I am upset, I may seek answers, believing answers will ease my pain. Yet peace comes not through logic or reason, but through spiritual understanding. While I may never know how or why something happened, I can always find peace through forgiveness.

Shifting my awareness from the situation, softly breathing in Spirit, I focus on my heart space. I ask my Higher Power for understanding. As I release defensiveness or blame, the healing love of God frees me and all concerned from this experience.

I choose to forgive and my mind and heart are at peace.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.—Psalm 51:10

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Pray for Others - Tuesday, March 11, 2014 | Daily Word

I PRAY FOR OTHERS, KNOWING THEY ARE LOVED AND PROTECTED.

I hold my loved ones in prayer today remembering that, no matter what may be happening in their lives, they are divinely supported and their needs are met. The kingdom of God is their abundant supply.

There is only One Presence and One Power in the Universe—God the good. The power of God lives in each of us. I see my loved ones joyfully experiencing the power and presence of God in their lives.

As we walk through this life together, we each express the divine in our own unique way. Appreciating this truth, I send love to every living being on planet Earth.

I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth … so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.—Ephesians 3:18-19