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DAY 31 - LESSON 31
Today I realize there was one lesson throughout the month that especially resonated with me. Today I choose to give special attention to that lesson and concentrate on understanding that lesson fully.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
DAY 30 ~ I HEAR GOD'S VOICE ALL DAY
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DAY 30 - LESSON 30
I HEAR GOD'S VOICE ALL DAY
Today I open my mind and heart in such a way that I can hear God speak to me and give me direction. I am open and able to receive His guidance. When He speaks to me, holy ideas come to my mind. God also speaks to me through my brothers and sisters when they are sharing their love with me. I hear God's voice all day.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 30
Thank everyone for his or her inner goodness. Do not thank or agree with Ego; thank the part of everyone that is peaceful. Thank everyone's inner being.
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DAY 30 - LESSON 30
I HEAR GOD'S VOICE ALL DAY
Today I open my mind and heart in such a way that I can hear God speak to me and give me direction. I am open and able to receive His guidance. When He speaks to me, holy ideas come to my mind. God also speaks to me through my brothers and sisters when they are sharing their love with me. I hear God's voice all day.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 30
Thank everyone for his or her inner goodness. Do not thank or agree with Ego; thank the part of everyone that is peaceful. Thank everyone's inner being.
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Tommorow, begin anew with day 1
Saturday, August 29, 2009
DAY 29 "THANK YOU, GOD "
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DAY 29 - LESSON 29
THANK YOU, GOD !
Today I thank God for all that I am. Regardless of what my life looks like at this time, I know that every experience is occurring exactly the way it is supposed to, for my highest good. I give thanks for this, and I continue on to each new experience, knowing that each is better than the one before, because I now have a greater understanding of who I really am. God is now in control of my life, and I am very thankful. Today I thank God.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 29
Say "Thank You," either silently or aloud, to all of the people you meet. Say it sincerely - from your heart. See all of the people you meet as God, just as you see yourself as God. Understand that you are not thanking their Egos, but you are thanking who they truly are. You are thanking the God within them.
Affirmation: Thank you, peaceful Earth.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 29 - LESSON 29
THANK YOU, GOD !
Today I thank God for all that I am. Regardless of what my life looks like at this time, I know that every experience is occurring exactly the way it is supposed to, for my highest good. I give thanks for this, and I continue on to each new experience, knowing that each is better than the one before, because I now have a greater understanding of who I really am. God is now in control of my life, and I am very thankful. Today I thank God.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 29
Say "Thank You," either silently or aloud, to all of the people you meet. Say it sincerely - from your heart. See all of the people you meet as God, just as you see yourself as God. Understand that you are not thanking their Egos, but you are thanking who they truly are. You are thanking the God within them.
Affirmation: Thank you, peaceful Earth.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Day 28- I SEE ONLY GOD IN ALL OF MY AFFAIRS
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DAY 28 - LESSON 28
I SEE ONLY GOD IN ALL OF MY AFFAIRS
Today I am completely vigilant for the light in everything I do. I know, at every moment, that everything happens to bring me closer to my goal, which is peace. Every action I take comes from my willingness to do my function of healing. Today I see only God in all of my affairs.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 28
Sit for fifteen minutes in a quiet place - later in the day is preferable. Look at yourself, your growth. Acknowledge how far you have come.
Affirmation: Peace is everywhere.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 28 - LESSON 28
I SEE ONLY GOD IN ALL OF MY AFFAIRS
Today I am completely vigilant for the light in everything I do. I know, at every moment, that everything happens to bring me closer to my goal, which is peace. Every action I take comes from my willingness to do my function of healing. Today I see only God in all of my affairs.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 28
Sit for fifteen minutes in a quiet place - later in the day is preferable. Look at yourself, your growth. Acknowledge how far you have come.
Affirmation: Peace is everywhere.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Weekly Meditation for August 30, 2009
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Weekly Meditation for August 30, 2009
by Rev Sue Yarber
John 21:1-4
"After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus."
I have always found it a curious thing that Jesus waited on the beach for them after an unsuccessful night of fishing. I find it even more puzzling that the disciples did not know it was him. How can that be? Are there times in our lives, perhaps times when we have struggled, and Jesus stands on the shore of our troubles, waiting and looking for us?
I can think of many times in my life when Christ was right there but I, being so consumed with my problems, missed his presence. I walked right on by and did not even notice Christ's loving care, always available and open to me. Some of these times, Christ was present through people I did not expect Christ to use to minister to me. Christ can show up wherever and whenever we need him. He can show up in people and in situations we never expected to find him in.
The disciples were fisherman. Their livelihood depended on catching fish. They lived in a community, each one being present to the others, and so they set out together on the Sea of Tiberias. Together they failed to find any fish. Defeated, tired and probably worried about their immediate future, both individually and collectively, they found their way to the shore. There Jesus waited for them.
In these tough economic times, when many households are struggling to make ends meet, let alone manage any unplanned bills, it can feel like we are living through a night like the disciples in this story. We can find comfort that in the end, when it is all said and done, Jesus is there, waiting to provide comfort and care to us. We can only find the heart of Christ in the quiet solitude on the shore, out of the hustle and bustle of the sea. May each of us take time this week to find the unexpected Christ in the midst of our struggles and daily demands.
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Weekly Meditation for August 30, 2009
by Rev Sue Yarber
John 21:1-4
"After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus."
I have always found it a curious thing that Jesus waited on the beach for them after an unsuccessful night of fishing. I find it even more puzzling that the disciples did not know it was him. How can that be? Are there times in our lives, perhaps times when we have struggled, and Jesus stands on the shore of our troubles, waiting and looking for us?
I can think of many times in my life when Christ was right there but I, being so consumed with my problems, missed his presence. I walked right on by and did not even notice Christ's loving care, always available and open to me. Some of these times, Christ was present through people I did not expect Christ to use to minister to me. Christ can show up wherever and whenever we need him. He can show up in people and in situations we never expected to find him in.
The disciples were fisherman. Their livelihood depended on catching fish. They lived in a community, each one being present to the others, and so they set out together on the Sea of Tiberias. Together they failed to find any fish. Defeated, tired and probably worried about their immediate future, both individually and collectively, they found their way to the shore. There Jesus waited for them.
In these tough economic times, when many households are struggling to make ends meet, let alone manage any unplanned bills, it can feel like we are living through a night like the disciples in this story. We can find comfort that in the end, when it is all said and done, Jesus is there, waiting to provide comfort and care to us. We can only find the heart of Christ in the quiet solitude on the shore, out of the hustle and bustle of the sea. May each of us take time this week to find the unexpected Christ in the midst of our struggles and daily demands.
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Day 27 "Today Belongs to God; It is my Gift to God"
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DAY 27 - LESSON 27
TODAY BELONGS TO GOD; IT IS MY GIFT TO GOD
Today I give and share all that I am. Knowing this day is already taken care of, I give up control and dedicate everything to God. Today belongs to God; it is my gift to Him.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 27
Do not make any decision, small or large, without first asking God, your guides or your angels. If the question comes from your heart, and you are open to receive guidance, you will hear the answer.
Affirmation: I am one with peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 27 - LESSON 27
TODAY BELONGS TO GOD; IT IS MY GIFT TO GOD
Today I give and share all that I am. Knowing this day is already taken care of, I give up control and dedicate everything to God. Today belongs to God; it is my gift to Him.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 27
Do not make any decision, small or large, without first asking God, your guides or your angels. If the question comes from your heart, and you are open to receive guidance, you will hear the answer.
Affirmation: I am one with peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Day 26 - I AM BLESSED AS A CHILD OF GOD
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DAY 26 - LESSON 26
I AM BLESSED AS A CHILD OF GOD
As a child of God, I have all the gifts of life available to me at every moment. The gifts of joy, peace, love, prosperity, abundance, power and choice are mine; they are already in my life. As I acknowledge and recognize these gifts, they manifest more frequently and abundantly. My blessings are infinite, and my life is filled with peace and absolutely effortless prosperity. I am blessed as a child of God.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 26
Bless people - either silently or aloud - all day long. Say,
"God bless you" to everyone, and mean it.
Affirmation:
I have the peace of God.
Remember to keep your word today
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DAY 26 - LESSON 26
I AM BLESSED AS A CHILD OF GOD
As a child of God, I have all the gifts of life available to me at every moment. The gifts of joy, peace, love, prosperity, abundance, power and choice are mine; they are already in my life. As I acknowledge and recognize these gifts, they manifest more frequently and abundantly. My blessings are infinite, and my life is filled with peace and absolutely effortless prosperity. I am blessed as a child of God.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 26
Bless people - either silently or aloud - all day long. Say,
"God bless you" to everyone, and mean it.
Affirmation:
I have the peace of God.
Remember to keep your word today
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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Day 25 - "I Let Go and Let God"
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DAY 25 - LESSON 25
I LET GO AND LET GOD
Today I surrender control, and I allow the part of God that is expressing through me to come into my life to guide me. Today I let peace make all of my decisions; I let love tell me where to go, whom to see, and what to say; I let the part of me that is God shine forth, creating joy in my life. Today I have the trust surrender control. I let go and let God.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 25
For one day, give full control to God. Do not take back the control.
Surrender to His care and love, all day long. Notice how you feel.
Affirmation: I shine peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 25 - LESSON 25
I LET GO AND LET GOD
Today I surrender control, and I allow the part of God that is expressing through me to come into my life to guide me. Today I let peace make all of my decisions; I let love tell me where to go, whom to see, and what to say; I let the part of me that is God shine forth, creating joy in my life. Today I have the trust surrender control. I let go and let God.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 25
For one day, give full control to God. Do not take back the control.
Surrender to His care and love, all day long. Notice how you feel.
Affirmation: I shine peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
DAY 24 "GOD IS GREAT, AND SO AM I "
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DAY 24 - LESSON 24
GOD IS GREAT, AND SO AM I
I already know that I am an extension of God. His quality and His essence are within me; they are inherent and are my natural state. I am a child of God, and have the potential to be just like Him, God is great, and so am I. Whenever I must bring love into my perception of another person, I close my eyes, remind myself that we are all extensions of God, and repeat the words "God is great, and so are you." God is great, and so am I
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 24
Acknowledge how wonderful you are. Know that you are magnificent and that you are growing toward the light. Know that many people are growing with you.
Affirmation: Peace is great.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 24 - LESSON 24
GOD IS GREAT, AND SO AM I
I already know that I am an extension of God. His quality and His essence are within me; they are inherent and are my natural state. I am a child of God, and have the potential to be just like Him, God is great, and so am I. Whenever I must bring love into my perception of another person, I close my eyes, remind myself that we are all extensions of God, and repeat the words "God is great, and so are you." God is great, and so am I
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 24
Acknowledge how wonderful you are. Know that you are magnificent and that you are growing toward the light. Know that many people are growing with you.
Affirmation: Peace is great.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Sunday, August 23, 2009
Day 23 - I Trust God
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DAY 23 - LESSON 23
I TRUST GOD
Today I am aware that I have not been trusting god completely. When I trust God, I do not question any event that happens, for I know that everything that occurs in my life is in my best interest. My power to create miracles for myself begins as I realize that I can make a conscious choice to trust God. Today I trust God.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 23
Listen for God within, and embrace the peace that He offers you. Then notice and acknowledge the experience you have in your life because of it. Can you see the good - the silver lining?
Affirmation: I trust peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 23 - LESSON 23
I TRUST GOD
Today I am aware that I have not been trusting god completely. When I trust God, I do not question any event that happens, for I know that everything that occurs in my life is in my best interest. My power to create miracles for myself begins as I realize that I can make a conscious choice to trust God. Today I trust God.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 23
Listen for God within, and embrace the peace that He offers you. Then notice and acknowledge the experience you have in your life because of it. Can you see the good - the silver lining?
Affirmation: I trust peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Friday, August 21, 2009
DAY 21 - GOD LOVES ME UNCONDITIONALLY
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DAY 21 - LESSON 21
GOD LOVES ME UNCONDITIONALLY
Today I feel peaceful. I am so comfortable that I have a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. I know that god is taking care of me. The power of the universe is with me, and it protects me from all harm; it even protects me from my own dark thoughts. As I allow all grievances, anger, fear, turmoil and other negativity to fall away, my perception is changed and I am open to the unconditional love that is always available to me. I am happy and peaceful knowing that God loves me unconditionally.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 21
Hold someone's hand and, without speaking aloud, let that person know that
you love him or her unconditionally.
Affirmation: I feel God's peace now.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 21 - LESSON 21
GOD LOVES ME UNCONDITIONALLY
Today I feel peaceful. I am so comfortable that I have a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. I know that god is taking care of me. The power of the universe is with me, and it protects me from all harm; it even protects me from my own dark thoughts. As I allow all grievances, anger, fear, turmoil and other negativity to fall away, my perception is changed and I am open to the unconditional love that is always available to me. I am happy and peaceful knowing that God loves me unconditionally.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 21
Hold someone's hand and, without speaking aloud, let that person know that
you love him or her unconditionally.
Affirmation: I feel God's peace now.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Weekly Meditation AUGUST 23
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Weekly Meditation
by Gina McAlexander
John 6:56-69
Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living God sent me, and I live because of God, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live for ever.' Jesus said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, 'This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?' But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, 'Does this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Humanity ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do not believe.' For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him. And he said, 'For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by God." Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, 'Do you also wish to go away?' Simon Peter answered him, 'Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.'
I have read over this passage many times and I am still trying to chew on it. What does it mean to "eat my flesh" and "to drink my blood"? I find it very interesting that many of Jesus' own disciples found what He was saying difficult to receive as well. Some of the disciples stopped following him after he said these words. Jesus even asked the twelve, "do you want to leave too"? Peter answered him, and said; "where would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to know and believe you are the Holy One of God."
There has to be a deeper meaning here that He was trying to convey to them and to us. But if the Jewish followers of his day couldn't handle the true meaning of His Words, how do we as believers today understand the words and glean the meaning? I believe Jesus was referring to the new covenant he was about to ratify with the sacrifice of Himself and I think he was also referring to what we call today, the Lord's Supper.
Imagine yourself being in the presence of the hottest prophet of the day and you are one of his disciples. You have seen this prophet do some very cool things, all is going well. Then the prophet reveals to you His true identity. I'm the Messiah, the true bread from heaven. Can you hear the screech on the record player! They were not ready for His words and the true meaning. The Jewish people had been waiting for the Messiah for thousands of years and to hear His words coming from someone they knew and grew up with was hard for them to accept.
What does eating His flesh and drinking His blood or partaking of body and wine mean to us? First and foremost, God is the one who brought about the new covenant with the sacrifice of God's Son Jesus. We didn't have anything to do with how the covenant was brought about, but we enjoy the benefit of being partakers of the New Covenant. Here is the account from Mark of the account of the Passover meal known as Last Supper of our Lord: "As they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them; and they all drank of it. And he said to them, this is my blood of the New Testament [or, covenant], which is shed for many. Truly, I say to you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until the day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God".
Let us always remember the sacrifice that Jesus provided, not just for us but for all humankind. Amen.
Weekly Meditation
by Gina McAlexander
John 6:56-69
Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living God sent me, and I live because of God, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live for ever.' Jesus said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, 'This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?' But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, 'Does this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Humanity ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do not believe.' For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him. And he said, 'For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by God." Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, 'Do you also wish to go away?' Simon Peter answered him, 'Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.'
I have read over this passage many times and I am still trying to chew on it. What does it mean to "eat my flesh" and "to drink my blood"? I find it very interesting that many of Jesus' own disciples found what He was saying difficult to receive as well. Some of the disciples stopped following him after he said these words. Jesus even asked the twelve, "do you want to leave too"? Peter answered him, and said; "where would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to know and believe you are the Holy One of God."
There has to be a deeper meaning here that He was trying to convey to them and to us. But if the Jewish followers of his day couldn't handle the true meaning of His Words, how do we as believers today understand the words and glean the meaning? I believe Jesus was referring to the new covenant he was about to ratify with the sacrifice of Himself and I think he was also referring to what we call today, the Lord's Supper.
Imagine yourself being in the presence of the hottest prophet of the day and you are one of his disciples. You have seen this prophet do some very cool things, all is going well. Then the prophet reveals to you His true identity. I'm the Messiah, the true bread from heaven. Can you hear the screech on the record player! They were not ready for His words and the true meaning. The Jewish people had been waiting for the Messiah for thousands of years and to hear His words coming from someone they knew and grew up with was hard for them to accept.
What does eating His flesh and drinking His blood or partaking of body and wine mean to us? First and foremost, God is the one who brought about the new covenant with the sacrifice of God's Son Jesus. We didn't have anything to do with how the covenant was brought about, but we enjoy the benefit of being partakers of the New Covenant. Here is the account from Mark of the account of the Passover meal known as Last Supper of our Lord: "As they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them; and they all drank of it. And he said to them, this is my blood of the New Testament [or, covenant], which is shed for many. Truly, I say to you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until the day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God".
Let us always remember the sacrifice that Jesus provided, not just for us but for all humankind. Amen.
Day 20 - ONLY LOVE EXISTS; FEAR IS AN ILLUSION
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DAY 20 - LESSON 20
ONLY LOVE EXISTS; FEAR IS AN ILLUSION
Today I know that only love exists, and fear is an illusion. Fear is lack of love, just as darkness is a lack of light. To remove the illusion of fear, I simply bring forth love; I then notice that fear has gone and Truth has returned. Only love exists; fear is an illusion.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 20
Tell one person that you love him or her. Be in the present, and have the words come from your heart. Notice the reaction; the person you tell will never forget the moment. Express the love until you connect - until you really feel it. Notice your reaction, as well.
Affirmation: Peace is within me.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 20 - LESSON 20
ONLY LOVE EXISTS; FEAR IS AN ILLUSION
Today I know that only love exists, and fear is an illusion. Fear is lack of love, just as darkness is a lack of light. To remove the illusion of fear, I simply bring forth love; I then notice that fear has gone and Truth has returned. Only love exists; fear is an illusion.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 20
Tell one person that you love him or her. Be in the present, and have the words come from your heart. Notice the reaction; the person you tell will never forget the moment. Express the love until you connect - until you really feel it. Notice your reaction, as well.
Affirmation: Peace is within me.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Day 19 - I AM LOVING AND LOVABLE
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I AM LOVING AND LOVABLE
Today I constantly repeat to myself that I am loving and lovable. I feel loving toward all others, and I am worthy of their love, as well. I love myself, I love everyone, and everyone loves me. No matter what Ego tries to tell me, I know that I am worthy of love. Today I know that I am loving and lovable.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 19
Continue to stay in peace. Throughout the day, repeatedly say to yourself, "I am wonderful and kind, and so worthy and deserving of all God's gifts." Say "Thank you, God," "I love God," "God loves me," and "I love me."
Affirmation: God shine peace on me.
Remember to keep your word today.
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I AM LOVING AND LOVABLE
Today I constantly repeat to myself that I am loving and lovable. I feel loving toward all others, and I am worthy of their love, as well. I love myself, I love everyone, and everyone loves me. No matter what Ego tries to tell me, I know that I am worthy of love. Today I know that I am loving and lovable.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 19
Continue to stay in peace. Throughout the day, repeatedly say to yourself, "I am wonderful and kind, and so worthy and deserving of all God's gifts." Say "Thank you, God," "I love God," "God loves me," and "I love me."
Affirmation: God shine peace on me.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Day 18 "I CHOOSE ONLY PEACE "
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DAY 18 - LESSON 18
I CHOOSE ONLY PEACE
Today I choose peace over everything else; I choose peace all throughout the day. Every decision I make will be based on this. No matter what my options are, today I choose only peace.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 18
Spend the day in silence. Speak only if you must, and only to bring light and peace.
Affirmation: I love my peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
DAY 18 - LESSON 18
I CHOOSE ONLY PEACE
Today I choose peace over everything else; I choose peace all throughout the day. Every decision I make will be based on this. No matter what my options are, today I choose only peace.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 18
Spend the day in silence. Speak only if you must, and only to bring light and peace.
Affirmation: I love my peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Weekly Meditation for Aug 16th
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Weekly Meditation
by Kelly Durbin
Ephesians 5: 15-20
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In this week's scripture reading, the Apostle Paul continues to compare and contrast what we are called to be, and not to be; comparing the old life from the new life we now live in Christ. He continues the pattern in this passage, as Rev. Carol talked about on Sunday, of sharing what we are to "take off" in order to make room for what we are to "put on", as in to "put on Christ". Starting out Chapter 5, he says to "be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God".
How many times have you seen a little boy walking behind his father with the same movements, the same gait, and the same posture? It can be quite comical, and overwhelmingly sweet to watch. Beloved children want to be like their parents, and if we are to be imitators of God, we have to start by realizing first and foremost that we are loved. Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. I sometimes think this is one of the greatest challenges we face, believing and whole heartedly accepting that we are loved. If we can get over that hurdle, then we've come a long way.
Secondly, in order to be imitators of God, we have to know and understand some things about the nature of God. It's much like that little boy who imitates his Daddy; he starts by watching him. We have to study God, the God we find in the Bible is certainly one place and one way to do that, but we mustn't forget to watch for God to show up in other places too. God lives within you and me, and we have a here and now, in the present and in your face way of getting to know God, by getting to know one another. By the way we can behave at times, as Paul describes in this week's passage: unwisely, foolishly, or drunkenly, it can be a little tough to see God. But when we live in love, going out of our way to care for one another with tenderness and compassion, there is not a more precious representation of God to be found.
If we look closely within the walls of our congregation, we will see acts of love: the sharing of financial resources or donations for those with material needs, hear words of encouragement and support, share laughter to lift someone's spirit, or see someone just being with someone else who is sick or going through a rough time. We might also hear some gossip or see someone get angry. We might experience conflict or feel misunderstood. I think we too often focus on those negative things, which can turn into resentment and bitterness. We are indeed human, after all, and strive for a mark that we sometimes miss. But if we expect to fail and expect to see failure in others, then that is what we will see more often than not. Instead, let's look for the good that is happening, the goodness of God that is all around us and in us.
One of our regular attendees volunteers at a senior center. She told me a story the other day about one of the gentlemen she serves. At his request, she picks him up each week and takes him to the grocery store. Once there, he goes in and picks up an order of meat that they then deliver to a food pantry. He does this each and every week because most people do not donate meat to food pantries and he knows that people need protein to strengthen their bodies and for children to grow. You wouldn't expect someone like him, an aging gentleman that needs help, to have something to give, but he does. When I heard that story, I realized that he is an imitator of God.
I'd like to challenge each of us to make a habit of looking for and studying the "God moments"; to see God's nature of love as it's perfected before our very eyes, and then determine in our own hearts that we too will be imitators of that same God we see in one another. In this week's passage, Paul is encouraging us to be wise and make the most of our opportunities. What opportunities do you have today?
Weekly Meditation
by Kelly Durbin
Ephesians 5: 15-20
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In this week's scripture reading, the Apostle Paul continues to compare and contrast what we are called to be, and not to be; comparing the old life from the new life we now live in Christ. He continues the pattern in this passage, as Rev. Carol talked about on Sunday, of sharing what we are to "take off" in order to make room for what we are to "put on", as in to "put on Christ". Starting out Chapter 5, he says to "be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God".
How many times have you seen a little boy walking behind his father with the same movements, the same gait, and the same posture? It can be quite comical, and overwhelmingly sweet to watch. Beloved children want to be like their parents, and if we are to be imitators of God, we have to start by realizing first and foremost that we are loved. Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. I sometimes think this is one of the greatest challenges we face, believing and whole heartedly accepting that we are loved. If we can get over that hurdle, then we've come a long way.
Secondly, in order to be imitators of God, we have to know and understand some things about the nature of God. It's much like that little boy who imitates his Daddy; he starts by watching him. We have to study God, the God we find in the Bible is certainly one place and one way to do that, but we mustn't forget to watch for God to show up in other places too. God lives within you and me, and we have a here and now, in the present and in your face way of getting to know God, by getting to know one another. By the way we can behave at times, as Paul describes in this week's passage: unwisely, foolishly, or drunkenly, it can be a little tough to see God. But when we live in love, going out of our way to care for one another with tenderness and compassion, there is not a more precious representation of God to be found.
If we look closely within the walls of our congregation, we will see acts of love: the sharing of financial resources or donations for those with material needs, hear words of encouragement and support, share laughter to lift someone's spirit, or see someone just being with someone else who is sick or going through a rough time. We might also hear some gossip or see someone get angry. We might experience conflict or feel misunderstood. I think we too often focus on those negative things, which can turn into resentment and bitterness. We are indeed human, after all, and strive for a mark that we sometimes miss. But if we expect to fail and expect to see failure in others, then that is what we will see more often than not. Instead, let's look for the good that is happening, the goodness of God that is all around us and in us.
One of our regular attendees volunteers at a senior center. She told me a story the other day about one of the gentlemen she serves. At his request, she picks him up each week and takes him to the grocery store. Once there, he goes in and picks up an order of meat that they then deliver to a food pantry. He does this each and every week because most people do not donate meat to food pantries and he knows that people need protein to strengthen their bodies and for children to grow. You wouldn't expect someone like him, an aging gentleman that needs help, to have something to give, but he does. When I heard that story, I realized that he is an imitator of God.
I'd like to challenge each of us to make a habit of looking for and studying the "God moments"; to see God's nature of love as it's perfected before our very eyes, and then determine in our own hearts that we too will be imitators of that same God we see in one another. In this week's passage, Paul is encouraging us to be wise and make the most of our opportunities. What opportunities do you have today?
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
"One Day At A Time, Sweet Jesus: Our Creator" Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas
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"One Day At A Time, Sweet Jesus: Our Creator" Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas
from MCC Los Angeles
"One Day At A Time, Sweet Jesus: Our Creator" Rev. Dr. Neil Thomas
from MCC Los Angeles
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Weekly Meditation for August 9
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Weekly Meditation
by Val Jackson
Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2
So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
If I were to title this passage, I would call it "The Common Thread".
Can you imagine what the Christians were like who received this letter? Like most groups, they were a tapestry of personalities, perspectives, and agendas. Perhaps, at times, their differences made it difficult to get along. The writer does not advise them to become identical, but reminds them to sew a common thread, visible throughout the fabric of the organization. This letter details the personal interactions of churches with "the common thread". That thread sets the tone and is the underlying motivation for the group's activities.
The thread is to live in love - to be imitators of God. The translated word "imitator" doesn't do this concept justice. Imitators pretend to be the real thing and sometimes have self serving agendas.
More accurately, we are to be God to one another and ultimately to the world. In order to be the light of the living God, we must remind ourselves that we are all unique expressions of the same God. This helps us to authentically engage in the well being of each other. If I hurt you, I hurt myself. If I support you, I support myself. We are all members of the same circle.
This is how everyone will recognize that we are disciples of Christ - when they see the love we have for one another (John 13:35).
Today, I ask myself several questions. Am I living in love? Do my thoughts, words, and deeds hurt or bless the circle? How can I be both myself and God within this circle?
Weekly Meditation
by Val Jackson
Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2
So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
If I were to title this passage, I would call it "The Common Thread".
Can you imagine what the Christians were like who received this letter? Like most groups, they were a tapestry of personalities, perspectives, and agendas. Perhaps, at times, their differences made it difficult to get along. The writer does not advise them to become identical, but reminds them to sew a common thread, visible throughout the fabric of the organization. This letter details the personal interactions of churches with "the common thread". That thread sets the tone and is the underlying motivation for the group's activities.
The thread is to live in love - to be imitators of God. The translated word "imitator" doesn't do this concept justice. Imitators pretend to be the real thing and sometimes have self serving agendas.
More accurately, we are to be God to one another and ultimately to the world. In order to be the light of the living God, we must remind ourselves that we are all unique expressions of the same God. This helps us to authentically engage in the well being of each other. If I hurt you, I hurt myself. If I support you, I support myself. We are all members of the same circle.
This is how everyone will recognize that we are disciples of Christ - when they see the love we have for one another (John 13:35).
Today, I ask myself several questions. Am I living in love? Do my thoughts, words, and deeds hurt or bless the circle? How can I be both myself and God within this circle?
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