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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Heart-Centered - Wednesday, April 30, 2014 | Daily Word

MY HEART IS THE ABODE OF LOVE.

In a moment of quiet contemplation, I fix my thoughts on my heart center, and very quickly, I feel the love of God. Allowing my attention to rest here for a few moments, I declare silently: I am the abode of Love.

Love is synonymous with God. It is unfailing and unchanging, mine to draw upon at any time. When I allow Love to permeate my entire being, it becomes a powerful force, driving out any doubt, sadness, or fear.

My heart fills with the mighty magnetic force of Love, and I am empowered to do only good, to share only love. My every thought, word, and action express the love of God in me. Aglow with God’s love, my heart becomes a magnet attracting good from every direction.

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.—Proverbs 4:23

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Prayer - Tuesday, April 29, 2014 | Daily Word

Prayer

IN PRAYER, I COMMUNE WITH SPIRIT.

I treasure the act of prayer—communing with Spirit about what is on my heart and mind. I may say a prayer of gratitude for a specific blessing, or seek a change in circumstances. I may pray for clarity about a difficult decision or for the needs of a loved one. As I live in constant communication with Spirit, my life becomes a prayer.

Answered prayer comes to me as an opportunity, a divine idea, a sense of hope, or perhaps a serendipitous connection with another. Whenever I pray, I feel connected, one with God. I believe in and expect answered prayers. I pray for “This or something better,” and I give thanks. As my prayers are answered, my faith grows.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Monday, April 28, 2014

Faith - Monday, April 28, 2014 | Daily Word

Faith

MY FAITH IS STRONG AND MY LIFE SUCCESSFUL.

Faith is the perceiving power of mind coupled with the power to shape substance. It is knowing that what I seek is already mine in Spirit. Through the power of faith and the energy of God, I cocreate experiences of health, abundance, and joy.

Faith is like the steel used to reinforce and strengthen concrete. Steel provides a strong foundation on which to build a desired structure. Likewise, faith provides a stable foundation for creating the life I want to live.

I allow faith to permeate my mind, filling me with the assurance of God’s good. Day by day, as I live in faith, it grows stronger and my life unfolds with ease and grace.

Who is a rock besides our God? The God who girded me with strength, and made my way safe.—Psalm 18:31-32

Sunday, April 27, 2014

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

Saturday, April 26, 2014

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

Friday, April 25, 2014

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

Thursday, April 24, 2014

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