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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Faith

I AM FAITH-FILLED AND POSITIVE AS I EMBRACE THE DAY.

I have faith in the power and presence of God, the stronghold of my life. If ever I feel lost or confused, I am assured that I am not alone. I have peace and hope for a brighter day to come.

I meditate on the divine qualities available through God within. I have wisdom and understanding, creativity and power, a strong will and a loving heart. I let go of doubt and discouragement, and rely on my faith. As I do, I am emboldened with courage and energy. God and I are one, and everything I will ever need is already mine.

The blessings I receive from living with faith are beyond measure—peace, hope, love, as well as health and abundance—the joys are unlimited!

But the Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.—Psalm 94:22

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Vision - Saturday, August 09, 2014 | Daily Word

I ENVISION MY HIGHEST GOOD UNFOLDING.

Just as glasses help my physical vision, prayer and meditation help me create and focus my spiritual vision. Seeing with spiritual eyes, I envision my highest good. With the creative powers of faith and imagination, I listen to my heart’s desire, create a vision to manifest it, and believe in its potential. I anticipate the feelings I will have when my vision is fulfilled.

In my mind’s eye, I visualize overcoming a difficult situation and feel relief. I see a goal being reached and feel a sense of joy. I envision positive results and feel as if they have already manifested. As I hold faithfully to my vision, I open to Spirit’s direction. I receive clarity and guidance. I draw the necessary ideas and resources to me, and my vision becomes a reality.

The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.—Psalm 146:8

Friday, August 8, 2014

Inner Peace - Friday, August 08, 2014 | Daily Word

Inner Peace

DRAWING FROM THE STILLNESS WITHIN, I AM AT PEACE.

Even in the midst of chaos, I remain centered. At the still point between thoughts or breaths, I discover an ocean of infinite peace within me. With intention, I draw peace from the stillness and express it to the world through my thoughts, words, and actions.

Peace comes forth from within like a rising tide, gently kissing the shores of my life. I feel a peaceful ease in the movement of my body and the cadence of my walk. As I interact with others, I listen closely and enjoy discussions with a satisfying, easy rhythm. The peace I find within, shapes my life experience. Drawn from inner stillness, divine peace blesses my life and the lives of those around me.

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”—John 20:21

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Joy - Thursday, August 07, 2014 | Daily Word

Joy

AS JOY FILLS MY HEART, I SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD.

The joy I feel in my heart can have an amazing effect on my life. My body responds to joy with increased strength and vitality; my interactions are energized and meaningful; my workplace can be transformed from any sense of drudgery into an exciting arena of creativity and abundance—as I allow my joy to express.

The poem “Ode to Joy,” by Friedrich Schiller, is one the author considered a failure. But his words of joy inspired Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which is often employed in movies to raise the energy level and has been adopted as the Anthem of Europe. That is what joy does—it spreads and inspires.

As I contemplate the joy in my heart and the many reasons I have to be joyful, I show my joy and share it with the world.

Make a joyful noise to God.—Psalm 66:1

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Constant Good - Wednesday, August 06, 2014 | Daily Word

Constant Good

MY GOOD COMES TO ME FROM GOD, STEADILY AND CONSTANTLY.

Inasmuch as I desire my good to come to me in a constant flow, it is up to me to be constant in my faith. If I find myself having ups and downs, I watch my thinking, speaking, and acting. If I want good health, abundance, and happiness, I remember that as I think, so I am; and as I sow, so shall I reap.

I remember the lessons taught by Jesus. He said, “Seek first his kingdom … and all these things shall be yours as well.” He told us to pray believing, to pray without ceasing, and we should be rewarded openly. If I abide by his teachings to the best of my ability, I shall receive the benefits promised.

I form the habit of positive thinking, of silent prayer, of affirmative speech, by constant practice. The more constantly I practice the Truth, the steadier and more constant will be the manifestation of good in my life.

They ought always to pray, and not lose heart.—Luke 18:1