Unique - Sunday, April 27, 2014 | Daily Word

Unique - Sunday, April 27, 2014 | Daily Word

Unique

I HONOR GOD’S GRACE BY EXPRESSING MY UNIQUE GIFTS.

Robert Browning wrote that there is “an inmost center in us all, where truth abides in fullness.” To know this inmost center, he said, we must open a way for the “imprisoned splendor” to escape.

When my attention is focused outward, I may find that I compare myself to others or wish I was in some way different or better. When I turn inward, I see through the eyes of the Divine and realize my innate wholeness and perfection.

I embrace my unique combination of God-given gifts and acknowledge my heart’s desire to express them. Uplifted and inspired, I joyfully share the richness of my divine inheritance with the world.

Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.—1 Peter 4:10

Words - Saturday, April 26, 2014 | Daily Word

Words - Saturday, April 26, 2014 | Daily Word

THROUGH THE POWER OF MY WORDS, I CREATE MY REALITY.

Words are powerful tools that shape divine ideas into manifest reality. My words are always formative—what I think and consistently affirm becomes true for me.

Unity cofounder Charles Fillmore taught that the throat serves as a doorway from the formless to the formed worlds. The words I choose generate emotions and reactions in myself and others, establishing our beliefs and stirring us into action.

When I am attuned to Spirit within, I use the power of my words to create good. I support, uplift, and encourage myself and others. Conscious that what I routinely affirm becomes my reality, I choose words that create a stream of good in my life.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.—John 1:1

Flexible - Friday, April 25, 2014 | Daily Word

Flexible - Friday, April 25, 2014 | Daily Word

Flexible

ROOTED IN THE WISDOM OF GOD, I AM STRONG ENOUGH TO BE FLEXIBLE.

As I interact with others, I may find it challenging to accept a different idea or point of view. My body may tense as I prepare to defend my beliefs. Instead, I consciously choose to pause, relax, and remember there are many paths to the top of the mountain. We each find our own way, and no single path is the only right one.

As I open my heart to listen to others, I also hear guidance from within. Divine wisdom tells me what to say and do. When my life is firmly rooted in God, I have the strength to be flexible.

When winds blow, the tree that bends remains intact, while the rigid timbers snap and fall. As I consider new ideas, I am strong enough to be flexible.

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts … and my heart exults.—Psalm 28:7

Pray for Others - Thursday, April 24, 2014 | Daily Word

Pray for Others - Thursday, April 24, 2014 | Daily Word

I AFFIRM GOD’S BLESSINGS FOR YOU.

If a loved one faces difficulty, I pray for them. When I watch a news story or witness an accident, I pray for those involved. Prayer connects us soul to soul. Spirit is active in all beings at all times, and a simple prayer from the heart can help re­establish wholeness.

Praying for others strengthens my faith. I trust the loving power of God to touch the hearts of those for whom I pray. When I see results or evidence of divine order, I am reassured and my faith deepens. Although I may not always know the outcome of my prayers, my faith assures me that needs are met in the right and perfect way. I am grateful that the spirit of God is with us and within us at all times and in all circumstances.

I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.—Ephesians 1:16

Right Path - Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | Daily Word

Right Path - Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM ON MY RIGHT AND PERFECT PATH.

Sometimes life seems anything but simple. Yet the more I focus on how complicated a situation is, the more complexity I create. My imagination never pauses. Left to wander, it will often create problems and obstacles.

But I can choose differently. I let go and surrender the situation to the power of God within. I give my imagination a rest and listen for divine guidance. I know that God’s guidance is neither complicated nor negative. It is simple, peaceful, and true—it feels right.

Back on the right path, centered in God-consciousness, I now direct my imagination to envision the good unfolding in my life, and I am grateful.

The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything.—John 14:26

Earth Blessing - Tuesday, April 22, 2014 | Daily Word

Earth Blessing - Tuesday, April 22, 2014 | Daily Word

I BLESS THIS GLORIOUS PLANET AND ALL THAT LIVE UPON IT.

In Genesis we read, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth … Then God said, ‘Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land’ … God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”

Today I express my deep gratitude to God for this planet and all its glory. To show my appreciation, I take care of my earthly home. I start a garden, plant a tree, or pick up garbage in my community. I enjoy a walk in nature or meditate at sunrise.

I bless the Earth by caring for it and respecting its delicate balance, which allows all life to coexist in harmony and flourish in abundance.

I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name.—Ephesians 3:14-15

Happiness - Monday, April 21, 2014 | Daily Word

Happiness - Monday, April 21, 2014 | Daily Word

CENTERED IN SPIRIT, I AM HAPPY.

We often think that money, possessions, and external conditions bring happiness. But it is my consciousness that determines true happiness.

My state of mind affects my perception of the people, places, and events in my life. At the same time, my thoughts and words influence my experiences. Knowing this, I assume responsibility for my own state of happiness.

Attuning myself to Spirit, I contemplate the love of God within me, for out of this love all blessings flow. I contemplate peace, which dwells deep within my soul. Out of this peace flows harmony with others. With my thoughts on these gifts of Spirit, I feel gratitude welling up within me, and happiness springs up naturally.

Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding.—Proverbs 3:13