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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Faith - Saturday, July 05, 2014 | Daily Word

Faith

CLAIMING MY DIVINE POWER, I AM ABLE TO DO ANYTHING.

My human nature may sometimes focus on limits and doubts, believing some challenges are too difficult to overcome. However, I am also a spiritual being and the power of Spirit is available to me the instant I claim it. My faith in the Divine within empowers me to go beyond my doubts and aim higher than ever before.

To build my confidence, I contemplate inspiring stories. David’s faith allowed him to conquer the giant Goliath. Daniel’s faith shut the mouths of the lions and delivered him safely out of the den.

My faith gives me confidence, courage, and clarity. I am able to accomplish all that is mine to do.

For he is the living God, enduring forever … He delivers and rescues, he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth.—Daniel 6:26-27

Friday, July 4, 2014

Freedom - Friday, July 04, 2014 | Daily Word

Freedom

TODAY, AND EVERY DAY, I CELEBRATE MY FREEDOM!

Who is in charge of my freedom? I am! I have been given the gift of free will. I alone choose how I will live. I alone choose my attitude. I am free to choose the thoughts I think and to speak the words I wish to speak. I can choose to rest in the Silence, where I meet with Spirit and receive guidance. If ever I feel restricted or constrained, I affirm: The Spirit of the Lord is in me, and I am free!

If I am unhappy or feeling unfulfilled, I am free to make a new choice. I choose to let go of limiting thoughts. Instead, I imagine my highest good and my limitless possibilities. I choose how I spend my time and set priorities accordingly. I live the best life I can. Today, and every day, I celebrate my freedom!

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.—2 Corinthians 3:17

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Love - Thursday, July 03, 2014 | Daily Word

Love

I AM A PERPETUAL WINNER IN LOVE.

In the children’s game of hide-and-seek, at least one player is hidden while another is seeking to find those in hiding, often with excited anticipation. Usually the person hiding is found amid shrieks of joy.

In the game of love, I don’t need to hide or seek. The truth is I am always found by love, and this is a joyful discovery. Love is here, inside me. I am a perpetual winner in love.

Whether love manifests as friendship, romance, service, or simply a warm feeling, it reminds me that the infinite love of God is with me always. I am loved beyond measure, and I share this love with others, unconditionally. I need not seek, nor can I hide from love. Love is present here and now, and I carry it in my heart.

The Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love.—Jeremiah 31:3

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Inner Kingdom - Wednesday, July 02, 2014 | Daily Word

Inner Kingdom

IN HEAVEN WITHIN, I FIND ALL THE JOYS I HAVE SOUGHT IN HEAVEN WITHOUT.

When you find the inner kingdom, you will discover that it contains all you have anticipated finding in some external or far-away heaven. Here and now you can live the life of harmony and joy you expected to live at some distant time and place. By reaching spiritual consciousness, by finding the kingdom of heaven within, you can enjoy heaven right here.

What are the glories of heaven? Perfect understanding and the seeing of all things in their proper relationship. Your inheritance from God is heavenly joys. You receive these through consciousness. If your consciousness is right, time and place do not matter to you. If you have a consciousness of heaven here and now, you will enjoy heaven here and now.

Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.—Matthew 25:34

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Optimism - Tuesday, July 01, 2014 | Daily Word

Optimism

I MEET MY LIFE WITH A BRIGHT OUTLOOK. LIFE IS GOOD.

Life is good and beautiful. When I look at the world with optimism, my heart is light, my smile is bright, and my day is full of good cheer.

On any given day, the sky may be filled with clouds instead of sunshine, but I decide whether to name the weather “good” or “bad.” Even if clouds are in the way, the sun is always shining!

Similarly, I choose how to view the changing conditions of my life. If sickness appears, wholeness is still my underlying truth. Behind any experience of lack lies an ever-expanding source of wealth. I always look for the good in life, even when it is hidden. I affirm the positive and call it forth. I meet my life with optimism!

A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.—Proverbs 17:22

Monday, June 30, 2014

Recovery - Monday, June 30, 2014 | Daily Word

I AM COURAGEOUS AND STRONG.

My faith in the constructive, restoring, and rebuilding power of God within me ignites my healing and recovery. My faith strengthens me and empowers me to overcome mishaps or misjudgments and to make new choices that expand my life in positive ways.

Through the power and presence of God, I have the ability to recover from health issues, financial difficulties, or habits that have been harmful to me. I don’t shrink from life’s challenges; instead, I rise to them. I make choices that help me live a healthier and happier life.

I am an overcomer, moving forward with courage. As I do, my world expands and I live the life I have dreamed.

Be strong and of good courage, and act.—1 Chronicles 28:20

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Joy - Sunday, June 29, 2014 | Daily Word

Joy

I AM ONE WITH SPIRIT, ONE WITH JOY.

Nothing surpasses the joy of Spirit; nothing is stronger than the indwelling Divine Presence.

Joy is always available, regardless of outer conditions, other people, or adverse circumstances. If I ever lose touch with inner joy, if I ever feel discouraged that life does not seem to be going my way, I simply bring myself back to center. I look within to find that joy has never left me. I am loved. I am strong. I am one with God in every way. My sense of joy returns as I allow my consciousness to rise to an awareness of Spirit’s unmovable presence and power.

Joy is as natural to me as breathing and smiling, because Spirit is with and within me at all times.

God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness.—Hebrews 1:9