My Dream - Friday, October 17, 2014 | Daily Word

My Dream - Friday, October 17, 2014 | Daily Word

My Dream

I ASK FOR WHAT MY HEART DESIRES AND PREPARE TO RECEIVE GOD’S GOOD.

What do I truly want for my life? This is an important question. At times I may find myself waiting for God to deliver my good, yet I haven’t even considered what I really want. What is my heart’s greatest desire?

My heart’s longing originates in God. When I reflect on what I want to do, who I want to be, and where I want to go, my heart’s desire is revealed. It may unfold in an instant or slowly over time. The key is to ask, seek, and then patiently wait for clarity.

Today I ask myself, What do I truly want? In the stirring of my heart, God speaks to me and leads me to my right path. I listen for answers with eager anticipation.

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.—Psalm 37:4-5

Fresh Start - Thursday, October 16, 2014 | Daily Word

Fresh Start - Thursday, October 16, 2014 | Daily Word

Fresh Start

EVERY INSIGHT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN ANEW.

In the past, I may have believed people who told me I wasn’t good enough, smart enough, or deserving of success and happiness. These assertions are untrue and unhelpful.

When I change my beliefs about myself, my life experience changes. Rather than thinking my dreams are beyond my reach, I place my faith and trust in my divine nature. I connect with God in me and affirm:I deserve to fully enjoy and express the blessings of God within me. Spirit is guiding and supporting my journey toward realizing my unlimited potential. Enfolded in divine love, I gratefully acknowledge each new insight as an opportunity for a fresh start.

Put away your former way of life, your old self … clothe yourselves with the new self, created according to the likeness of God.—Ephesians 4:22-24

Decisions - Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | Daily Word

Decisions - Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | Daily Word

EVERY DECISION OFFERS ME A BLESSING.

When making a decision, I relax knowing that every choice offers me a blessing. I do not allow myself to become anxious that one choice will be “wrong” and another “right.” Whether I turn right or left; go or stay; say yes or no, God is with me. I ease my mind by knowing I am never apart from the Divine Creator.

I claim my power to choose and celebrate the wisdom that guides me. Any direction I take is a fresh path to adventure, new experiences, and deeper understanding. I don’t dwell on what might have happened on another path. With God, I cannot make a wrong choice. I embrace my journey! My lessons, gifts, and blessings are right where I am.

The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs … and you shall be … like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.—Isaiah 58:11

God-Essence - Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | Daily Word

God-Essence - Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | Daily Word

God-Essence

GOD FLOWS IN AND THROUGH ME!

I am an expression of God. I am love, peace, power, and life. I am all this and more. I am one with God, and therefore, one with the essence that God is. Guided by an inner Light, I turn within in prayer and seek ways to express the presence of God in my thoughts, words, and actions.

As I listen to God’s gentle guidance, I learn to be kind to myself. As I practice patience, kindness, and love for myself and others, I manifest the essence of God in the world.

When I am centered in God, I behold the Divine in others, and I embrace a life of goodness. I pray to be a conduit through which others experience the essence of God and come to know its fullness.

From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.—John 1:16

Let Go - Monday, October 13, 2014 | Daily Word

Let Go - Monday, October 13, 2014 | Daily Word

I LET GO OF THE PAST AND OPEN THE WAY TO GREATER GOOD.

At times we may find it easier to be kind to others than we are to ourselves. We may criticize ourselves more harshly or obsess over mistakes we have made. Yet we can free ourselves from self-condemnation by acknowledging and releasing our past mistakes. We have grown, and we know better now.

When we find ourselves dwelling on the past, we can affirm: I bless the experience and everyone concerned. I have learned and grown. I am free now to more fully express the qualities of God in me.

As we let go of the past and lay down our burdens and regrets, we open the way to greater good, which we are now ready to receive.

Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask.—1 John 3:21, 22

Prosperity - Sunday, October 12, 2014 | Daily Word

Prosperity - Sunday, October 12, 2014 | Daily Word

Prosperity

I GIVE AND RECEIVE WITH EASE AND GRACE.

When I am in the divine flow of prosperity, I give and receive with ease and grace. Nothing causes me to withhold my gifts, whether they be financial, emotional, or simply helpful. As I feel led to give, I do so freely. I experience the joy of serving others with generosity.

Equally important to the experience of prosperity is receiving graciously. When someone gives me a present, a smile, an offer for help, or a listening ear, I am fully present to receive the gift. I give the giver my full attention and express genuine gratitude for their thoughtfulness.

I practice the prosperity principle of circulation. As I give, I receive; and as I receive, I give. I am blessed.

Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above.—James 1:17

Grace - Saturday, October 11, 2014 | Daily Word

Grace - Saturday, October 11, 2014 | Daily Word

Grace

I ACCEPT THE ACTIVITY OF GOD IN ME AND IN MY LIFE.

Unity minister and author Eric Butterworth wrote, “Grace is simply an explanation of a wonderful facet of the activity of God in you. It is not something to work for, to develop. It simply is.”

I wholeheartedly accept the blessing of grace—the activity of God in me and in my life. Each day brings opportunities to learn and grow in spiritual understanding. And it is grace that saves me from tougher consequences when I make a mistake.

The grace of God inspires me to be more accepting, loving, and caring of myself and others. I accept myself as a worthy, capable, and lovable expression of God. I appreciate the love of God expressed through grace, which is always available to me.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.–Titus 2:11