Approval - Monday, August 18, 2014 | Daily Word

Approval - Monday, August 18, 2014 | Daily Word

Approval

I AM WHOLE AND COMPLETE JUST AS I AM.

We all want to be appreciated and loved by others, but a need for approval can be a stumbling block. On my spiritual path, I learn that my priority is to be true to myself. I am an expression of God—in this form, body, and mind. I am all I need to be. By being true to myself, I may or may not garner the admiration or approval of others, but ultimately I will gain much more.

I pray to fully love myself as I am, to accept the love of God, to appreciate my gifts and the unique desires of my heart. I am here to live the life I have been given. As I learn to love myself more, my need for admiration and outside approval diminishes. I am whole and complete, just as I am.

Am I now seeking human approval, or God’s approval? … If I were still pleasing people, I would not be a servant of Christ.—Galatians 1:10

Total Praise - Richard Smallwood

Fulfillment - Sunday, August 17, 2014 | Daily Word

Fulfillment - Sunday, August 17, 2014 | Daily Word

I OPEN TO DIVINE MIND, AND I LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE.

Divine Mind is the field of infinite potential. It is All-Good, everywhere present. It is the Source of all that is. Divine Mind is God, and God lives in me. Through the power of Divine Mind, I find the fulfillment of every need—health in mind and body, prosperity to live with ease and comfort, the love of family and friends, peace in my relationships with others, and harmony in my community.

Today I open my heart and mind to greater understanding. All I need to know is that there is a place within my soul where I can consciously meet God as Divine Mind and receive a flood of new life, love, and power. God is the fulfillment of every need. As I grow in understanding, I am fulfilled.

May he grant your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your plans.—Psalm 20:4

Breathe - Saturday, August 16, 2014 | Daily Word

Breathe - Saturday, August 16, 2014 | Daily Word

Breathe

I BREATHE AND RECOGNIZE THE PRESENCE.

If I am feeling anxious and uncertain, if my mind won’t settle down, I close my eyes and breathe deeply. With each inhalation, I feel the cleansing renewal of fresh air. As I exhale, I release tension. My body relaxes, and my mind quiets.

As unproductive and stressful thoughts fade away, my awareness expands. I feel spaciousness inside me. My calm mind notices the divine Presence I had formerly overlooked.

The life breath of Spirit cleanses and renews my soul just as cleaning renews my home. I feel satisfied as I survey the uncluttered spaciousness within me. With a relaxed body and a quiet mind, I open to experience the presence of Spirit.

Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.—Ezekiel 37:9

Pray for Others - Friday, August 15, 2014 | Daily Word

Pray for Others - Friday, August 15, 2014 | Daily Word

Pray for Others

I PRAY FOR YOUR HIGHEST GOOD.

I hold you in prayer today and envision you as vibrant, whole, joyful, peaceful, and fulfilled. My mind is at peace for I know in my heart that the light of God surrounds you, the love that God is enfolds you, and the power and presence of God are with you always.

Whether we are near or far, my thoughts, prayers, and love are with you. Our oneness of spirit connects us, just as we are one with our Creator.

With praise and thanksgiving for the activity of Spirit within you, I entrust you to the care of the Divine. I pray for your highest good in all ways and see you freely expressing the beautiful soul you are.

I pray that … Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.—Ephesians 3:16-17

Oneness - Thursday, August 14, 2014 | Daily Word

Oneness - Thursday, August 14, 2014 | Daily Word

Oneness

I AM ONE WITH GOD AND MY SUPPLY IS ABUNDANTLY PROVIDED.

Jesus taught unity with God: “As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us.” Many enlightened teachers have said that separation is an illusion. We are one with God, the Source of All.

In meditation, I become aware of my oneness with the unlimited Source. I gain a deeper understanding: As I am one with my Source, I have access to unlimited health, abundance, protection, and love. Unity teacher Emilie Cady wrote: “There is really no reason for jealousy or envy, for all persons are one and the same Spirit.”

I let go of thoughts of separation. Good flows to me and through me at all times. I experience God’s good in my life and my needs are abundantly met.

The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one.—John 17:22

Perfect Life - Wednesday, August 13, 2014 | Daily Word

Perfect Life - Wednesday, August 13, 2014 | Daily Word

Perfect Life

MY BODY TEMPLE 

EXPRESSES THE PERFECTION OF GOD.

The life of God, which is the source of all life, flows in and through my body temple. I rejoice to know this truth.

Today I see the perfection of God expressed in and through me. Every cell is alive and functioning in accordance with its individual pattern. Every organ is operating smoothly and harmoniously as it performs its unique task. Every muscle expands and contracts so that I move with grace and ease.

I stand straight and tall. I walk with confidence and strength. I ask God’s blessing on all that I eat and my body is wisely nourished. The perfect rhythm of God helps me to balance activity with rest and work with recreation. I sleep soundly and awake refreshed.

My body temple expresses the perfection of God’s life.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him.—Genesis 1:27