Commitment - Wednesday, August 20, 2014 | Daily Word

Commitment - Wednesday, August 20, 2014 | Daily Word

Commitment

MY COMMITMENTS ARE SPARKED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD WITHIN ME.

Commitments link me, both mind and heart, to people, aspirations, and goals.

When I give myself wholeheartedly to a relationship, my work, or some plan, I do well. However, when my first commitment is to being God-centered, I bring an even greater measure of love, understanding, and imagination to any commitment.

If I am determined to do my best in a new or long-standing relationship, I make a commitment to be God-centered—mind and heart. I bring love and compassion to every interaction with others.

If I am beginning a new job or class, I make a commitment to be God-centered—mind and heart—in all that is my responsibility to do. My every action and response is filled with understanding and imagination.

Never lag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord.—Romans 12:11

Freedom - Tuesday, August 19, 2014 | Daily Word

Freedom - Tuesday, August 19, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM WELL; I AM FREE.

Charles Fillmore, cofounder of Unity, defined freedom as “having a sense of complete well-being.” How sweet life is when I experience this level of freedom!

Through spiritual practice, I seek to know and realize this consciousness of freedom and peace. In my daily meditation, I release all concerns and cares and relax in the Silence and oneness of Spirit. I am free and fulfilled. All is well.

Throughout the day, I recall the feeling of freedom by pausing, taking a deep breath, and revisiting the Silence. This practice helps me open to the freedom of Spirit, to guidance, and to the flow of divine ideas. I release any anxiety and align my thoughts with positive, unlimited possibilities. I am free.

I want you to be free from anxieties.–1 Corinthians 7:32

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