Grace

August 17, 2020

 

Grace

 

I am one with the grace of God.

When I think of grace, movement may come to mind: a bird’s gentle flight; a lithe ballerina’s dance; a peaceful, meandering stream; or the continuous movement of stars and planets. Looking within, I remember grace as the movement of Spirit always at work in my life.
Grace is sometimes so subtle that I may not be aware of it, but it is always there, flowing in and through me and my world.
I may find grace in a friendly smile, an idea that motivates me, a quiet intuition that leads to a new direction, or renewed hope and purpose. Spirit’s graceful movement flows within me as easily and gently as a stream, filling me with energy and ideas and inspiring my steps in the direction of my true purpose.

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.—2 Timothy 4:22

Protected

August 16, 2020

 

Protected

 

I shine my light and feel protected.

Feelings of fear that creep into my life may conjure childhood memories of scary nighttime images and noises.
As a child, I may have felt afraid of the dark or startled by an unfamiliar sound. But the morning sun always dispelled the darkness, and I realized there was never anything to fear.
I keep that knowledge alive as I let the divine presence within dissolve the darkness of fear and shine the light of comfort and safety.
Now when any darkness descends in my life, I remember the protecting love, presence, and power of God expressing as me. As I attune more fully to my divine nature, light dawns within my consciousness and I realize that God’s protection is always mine.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?—Psalm 27:1

Love

August 15, 2020

 

Love

 

I am loving. I am loved.

Following the teaching of Jesus, I love my neighbor as myself. To be truly loving toward those around me, I cultivate the awareness that I am a spiritual being, able to love and be loved.
I practice self-love by taking care of myself. I give myself permission for quiet time away to relax and reflect. I may take an hour to exercise or spend time with a cherished friend. I do the things that make me feel joyful and most alive. Prioritizing my self-care allows me to have more love to give.
I freely share my loving intentions, attitudes, and actions. I offer my help, attention, or talents where I am needed—lending a hand to a neighbor, sharing my time or treasure, or deeply listening to family members and friends with kindness and compassion.

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.—Mark 12:31

Free

August 14, 2020

 

Free

 

The freedom I seek is already mine.

Looking back on my life, I may remember times of sickness and health, conflict and joy, need and abundance. During challenging periods, I may have felt my freedom was constricted.
The key to my freedom lies in the lens through which I view my life. I can shift my thoughts away from life’s transient rhythms and align with the divine light I carry within, seeing the world through the eyes of unlimited potential.
I find opportunities for gratitude in every situation. I count my blessings and celebrate my accomplishments. I see the potential for growth in every challenge, and I take time to connect every day with my own unlimited nature. The light of God within reminds me every day that I am free!

So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.—John 8:36

Divine Order

August 13, 2020

 

Divine Order

 

My life is in divine order.

As a child, I may have helped an older family member sew from a pattern, build a model from a set of instructions, or cook from a recipe. I also learned how flora and fauna develop, such as the way a tree grows from a small seed or a baby animal matures.
I, too, grew from a pattern of spiritual perfection. My life has at its foundation a pattern of order along with qualities such as joy, peace, love, understanding, and wisdom. My growth is ongoing as I seek opportunities to express my divine gifts.
I am made in the image and likeness of God, with goodness as the foundation of my being. I move forward, poised and ready to share the authentic spiritual expression that is me.

For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.—Ephesians 2:10

Breakthrough

August 12, 2020

 

Breakthrough

 

I break free from the illusion of limitation.

My spiritual development is a journey of discovery. Through the years, I have grown in insight and understanding, sometimes slowly, other times rapidly.
I am always changing, always growing into my potential as a spiritual being, but sometimes it can feel as if I’m not making much progress. I remember that even though I may not have been aware of my growth as it was happening, my development has been ongoing.
But there are also times when I have sudden inspiration or clarity. Like a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis and spreading its colorful wings for the first time, I am utterly transformed by new understanding.
The world feels new and exciting. I greet it with enthusiasm and feel reborn.

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.—Isaiah 60:1

Prosperity

August 11, 2020

 

Prosperity

 

My prosperous attitude blesses my life.

I live and thrive in abundant prosperity. Every breath I take fills me with an awareness of abundance. I greet each day with gratitude for the many possibilities that await me.
As I begin each day, I expect good, look for good, and find good in my life. That good multiplies with my appreciation. As I stay focused on thoughts of prosperity, I feel grateful for divine ideas, helpful people, and serendipitous circumstances. I am confident and rich in the awareness that God is in me and expresses as me. I accept my good with gratitude.
To stay in the flow of gratitude, I may provide a helping hand or speak a kind word to another. I look for the perfect occasion to perform an act of kindness or thoughtfulness. I am richly blessed as I seek to bless others.

But their delight is in the law of the Lord … In all that they do, they prosper.—Psalm 1:2-3