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Friday, November 22, 2013

Grace - Friday, November 22, 2013 | Daily Word

I LIVE IN THE GRACE OF GOD.

What must I do to earn the love of God? Nothing! God’s love is already mine. No one and nothing can limit or restrict it. I need only open my heart and mind to receive this unconditional love and allow myself to experience God’s grace.

Grace is demonstrated in the beauty of nature, in unexpected good, in feeling my oneness with Spirit. In God’s grace, I am divinely guided, protected, and comforted.

Grace softens my struggles and takes me beyond my self-imposed limitations, filling my mind with divine ideas and my life with serendipity. As I appreciate the activity of God in my life, I learn to trust in its continuing expression, and I soar in God’s grace.

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

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Spiritual Faculties - Thursday, November 21, 2013 | Daily Word

I TRUST IN THE POWER OF GOD WITHIN ME.

In times of challenge, I trust in the spiritual faculties I derive from Divine Mind. I pray affirmatively, focusing on the divine quality I wish to activate. Whatever I feel I need has already been supplied.

Do I need wisdom, faith, love, or will? Do I wish to express understanding or right judgment? These qualities are already mine. I activate my spiritual faculties through the power of my words, and I am able to express them easily.

Whatever the circumstance, I am certain of the life, light, and love of God within me and within all people. Spiritual insight, strength, courage—these are the blessings of a God-centered life.

All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.—1 Corinthians 12:11

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Harmony - Wednesday, November 20, 2013 | Daily Word

I LIVE IN HARMONY WITH GOD’S WILL, AND MY LIFE IS RESTORED.

Nature has many ways to restore balance in our environment. Perhaps a fire clears away brush or a flood brings rich soil up onto the land. Nature is continuously restoring itself to harmony.

God’s will for planet earth is harmony, and God’s will for my life is good. If I focus on the appearance of lack or the experience of loss, my life may feel out of balance. Time in prayer reminds me that God’s good is ever-present.

I accept any imbalance as temporary, open my heart to God’s guidance, and stay alert for the ways the Universe restores balance in my life.

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.—1 Peter 5:10

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Healing - Tuesday, November 19, 2013 | Daily Word

Healing

THE LIFE OF

GOD INFUSES MY BODY.

Aware that my body responds to my thoughts and feelings, I release any worries I may have about health and healing. Instead, I focus my attention on the life of God within me. There is no disease or imperfection in God. I recognize this truth and celebrate the health and wholeness of my body temple.

I thank my cells for their continuous renewal that provides my organs and tissues with new life. I marvel at the energy of God pulsing through my arteries. I am grateful that every system in my body is working to maintain balance and health.

As I think about the many ways my body—God’s perfect creation—serves me, my heart fills with gratitude.

The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.—Job 33:4

Monday, November 18, 2013

Free - Monday, November 18, 2013 | Daily Word

Free

FREED

OM IS MINE, AND I CLAIM IT NOW!

I may feel stuck trying to break a habit or change a way of thinking to which I have become accustomed. Yet I can set free any thought or behavior pattern that keeps me from my heart’s desire. With compassion, I willingly release the patterns in me that cause me to feel stuck.

I break free from limiting behavior through the power of God within. I consider what is true about me: I am infused with divine power, strength, and love. I am free to be and do all I have been created for. I choose positive habits and attitudes that support my well-being and bring my talents to the world.

My God-given freedom is intrinsic to who I am. Right now, I claim my freedom, making my life all I want it to be.

As servants of God, live as free people.—1 Peter 2:16

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Comfort - Sunday, November 17, 2013 | Daily Word

GOD IS MY COMFORT AND MY REFUGE.

Life is full of joy and sorrow, but no condition is beyond the comfort of Spirit. Whatever my experience, even before I voice my prayer, the comfort I seek is available to me. I have what I need for any situation—I ask and receive.

No request is too great or too small. Each one invites answers, abundance, and comfort to arise within me. All that I need is available for me to claim in this very moment. Spirit in me is my comforter, inspiration, and guidance to manifest what I need. Gratitude fills my heart as I know my needs are met.

I am sheltered in the loving embrace of the Divine Presence. Peace fills me, heart and soul. God is my comfort and my refuge.

We who have taken refuge might be strongly encouraged to seize the hope set before us. —Hebrews 6:18

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Positive Action - Saturday, November 16, 2013 | Daily Word

Positive Action

I AM INSPIRED TO TAKE POSITIVE ACTION.

Although troubling situations in my own community or on the other side of the globe may leave me feeling disheartened, I have the courage, faith, and wisdom to know that I can be part of the solution.

The One Power and Presence of God is more powerful than any circumstance—and that divine power lives in me.

Through prayer and meditation, I discern what is mine to do. Whether it be writing a letter of support, building consensus among a concerned group of people, picking up trash or helping to repair a home, I can effect change by taking action. I set my intention and allow the presence of the Divine to guide my way.

Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.—James 1:22