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Weekly Meditation
By Ron White
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10
Now the king and Haman came to drink wine with Esther the queen. And the king said to Esther on the second day also as they drank their wine at the banquet, "What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to half of the kingdom it shall be done."
Then Queen Esther replied, "If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me as my petition, and my people as my request; for we have been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be killed and to be annihilated. Now if we had only been sold as slaves, men and women, I would have remained silent, for the trouble would not be commensurate with the annoyance to the king."
Then King Ahasuerus asked Queen Esther, "Who is he, and where is he, who would presume to do thus?"
Esther said, "A foe and an enemy is this wicked Haman!" Then Haman became terrified before the king and queen.
Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs who were before the king said, "Behold indeed, the gallows standing at Haman's house fifty cubits high, which Haman made for Mordecai who spoke good on behalf of the king!" And the king said, "Hang him on it."
So they hanged Haman on the gallows which he had prepared for Mordecai, and the king's anger subsided.
What are we to make of this story which the Bible tells? Believe it or not, the Bible has humor in its pages. Esther and her people were about "to be destroyed, to be killed, and to be annihilated." In translation from the Hebrew, that sounds like abundant overkill. In Hebrew culture, perhaps this expression meant to humorously exaggerate her circumstances for our reflection? Consider that Esther's petition was answered and her enemy completely removed...not just removed but hung until dead! Is this a parable for both our prayers and the answers that are possible? If you think you and yours are having your lives threatened, you do want your enemies hung by the neck until dead, don't you? Well, don't you?
Have you ever prayed fervently when things were really bad? I have. The Giver of Salvation can actually be upstaged by the sigh of relief we exhale when we see that the stress has been alleviated. The Giver disappears from view as we celebrate the victory. "Phew," we voice. "That was a close one!" Of course, since God is essentially speaking very quietly, almost imperceptibly, we often fail to listen and resume moving at breakneck speed until we run headlong into the next brick wall that appears. At least, I have resembled that description.
By the way, Esther is clear that she would not have bothered the King with a petition for much of anything less than relief from total disaster. When you read those verses, did you believe this parable meant "don't sweat praying over the small stuff?" That is one obvious possible interpretation. Yes, I too pray more fervently for someone who is in terrible circumstances. But, who is to measure the relative importance of prayers? Me? Is it possible that"insignificant" prayers are like snowflakes which land, some on hillsides, forming snowballs which roll downhill, starting avalanches? If mistakes are like that, can't prayers be? All too often when I was a younger man, I passed right over the admonition to "turn it over" and "did it [to] myself." Ah, the messes I made (and still do, though not quite as often)! By the way, I found it harder to forgive myself for my mistakes in judgment when I never should have tried to carry the ball myself!
Is this passage truly informing us that the only prayer we should pray is amidst life-and-death situations? For too long the church taught (and in some cases still teaches) that prostrate on the floor is the only way we belong in front of our King, God. Heaven help us grasp the humor hidden in the exaggeration of both Esther's prayer and the King's answer! I sing praises that God is merciful and forgiving. If life continues...and if we are listening to the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit throughout the seasons of life, the Spirit will affirm in us the wisdom of this week's passage from Psalm 124:
"The snare is broken and we have escaped.
Our help is in the name of the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth."
May God grant us the wisdom to know that, in this life, we are always in the snare and always need to be praying about everything.Praise God our Creator who gives us endless mercy and the peace that surpasses human understanding when we finally surrender our illusion of control, and finally see that God's sweet Spirit endures throughout our lives. Therein lies the victory that God promises us.
Saturday, September 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
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
Friday, September 25, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, September 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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Wednesday, September 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.
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.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
DAY 22 - GOD LOVES ME MORE THAN I LOVE MYSELF
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DAY 22 - LESSON 22
GOD LOVES ME MORE THAN I LOVE MYSELF
Today I know that all of my experiences happen for a reason, and I choose to see each experience as part my function of healing. Because of this, I can give up control and let God lead the way. God knows what is best for me, far better than I do. Today I know that God loves me more than what I love myself.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 22
Listen for God's voice to guide you today. When you are making a decision, the voice will be clearest and strongest. Be still, and simply listen. God's voice always brings peace; Ego's voice only brings turmoil.
Affirmation: God's peace and mine are one.
Remember to keep your word today.
DAY 22 - LESSON 22
GOD LOVES ME MORE THAN I LOVE MYSELF
Today I know that all of my experiences happen for a reason, and I choose to see each experience as part my function of healing. Because of this, I can give up control and let God lead the way. God knows what is best for me, far better than I do. Today I know that God loves me more than what I love myself.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 22
Listen for God's voice to guide you today. When you are making a decision, the voice will be clearest and strongest. Be still, and simply listen. God's voice always brings peace; Ego's voice only brings turmoil.
Affirmation: God's peace and mine are one.
Remember to keep your word today.
Monday, September 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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Sunday, September 20, 2009
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.
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.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Day 19 - I AM LOVING AND LOVABLE
Day 19
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.
Friday, September 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.
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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.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Weekly Meditation for Sept 20
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Weekly Meditation
Two Kinds of Wisdom
By Tom Robertsen
James 3: 13,17
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom...The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.
If I were to add a more flippant title to this meditation, it would go something like "Leaving It Be." Despite the awkwardness of those words, they express a lot right now. Since last night I have been sitting here in the worst clutter and mental chaos imaginable. Everything which seemed neatly wrapped and under control looks like it has fallen apart or is at least very uncertain. I'm under very short time constraints. I'm nearly out of ideas. The whole thing has spooked me out.
Since I woke up so very early this morning thinking about it, I did what I should have done at the very beginning: I asked our heavenly Parent what I should do, but I didn't get an answer. And so, I asked again -- and again. The response I got was exactly the sub-title above: "Leave It Be!"
Instead of worrying, I've gradually turned away from it all -- not once, but repeatedly -- and tried to rely on some true wisdom from our divine Source. I'm trying to create a life that matters instead of just nodding my head in appreciation to the testimonials of others. The chips are down and it's time to be an authentic Christian.
I've stopped fretting and started focusing on doing things by trusting in "the humility that comes from wisdom". God's wisdom is not in the problem; it comes to us in the solutions which are a part of the divine mercy. I see now that there are people to help: My partner who is at home hundreds of miles away had some sound advice, as always. I realize also that there is ample time to make the course corrections which may be needed.
By turning away from all the confusion and disorder, and truly trusting in divine Love's constant and continuous provision for me I can focus on wisdom's peace, mercy and fruitful harvest. I can champion the real sincerity and unselfishness which come from true wisdom and Christ-like activity.
It is thought by many scholars that the writer of this short passage may have been the actual brother of Jesus. Perhaps, then, these very words were advice which came directly from the Master.
Weekly Meditation
Two Kinds of Wisdom
By Tom Robertsen
James 3: 13,17
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom...The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.
If I were to add a more flippant title to this meditation, it would go something like "Leaving It Be." Despite the awkwardness of those words, they express a lot right now. Since last night I have been sitting here in the worst clutter and mental chaos imaginable. Everything which seemed neatly wrapped and under control looks like it has fallen apart or is at least very uncertain. I'm under very short time constraints. I'm nearly out of ideas. The whole thing has spooked me out.
Since I woke up so very early this morning thinking about it, I did what I should have done at the very beginning: I asked our heavenly Parent what I should do, but I didn't get an answer. And so, I asked again -- and again. The response I got was exactly the sub-title above: "Leave It Be!"
Instead of worrying, I've gradually turned away from it all -- not once, but repeatedly -- and tried to rely on some true wisdom from our divine Source. I'm trying to create a life that matters instead of just nodding my head in appreciation to the testimonials of others. The chips are down and it's time to be an authentic Christian.
I've stopped fretting and started focusing on doing things by trusting in "the humility that comes from wisdom". God's wisdom is not in the problem; it comes to us in the solutions which are a part of the divine mercy. I see now that there are people to help: My partner who is at home hundreds of miles away had some sound advice, as always. I realize also that there is ample time to make the course corrections which may be needed.
By turning away from all the confusion and disorder, and truly trusting in divine Love's constant and continuous provision for me I can focus on wisdom's peace, mercy and fruitful harvest. I can champion the real sincerity and unselfishness which come from true wisdom and Christ-like activity.
It is thought by many scholars that the writer of this short passage may have been the actual brother of Jesus. Perhaps, then, these very words were advice which came directly from the Master.
Day 17 - I AM OPEN TO RECEIVE MIRACLES
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DAY 17 - LESSON 17
I AM OPEN TO RECEIVE MIRACLES
Miracles are a natural part of my life, and my acknowledgement of them makes them real for me. Miracles are the expression of unconditional love. They are always available to me; they are my inheritance from God. Today I am open to receive miracles.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 17
Treat yourself special. Know that who you are inside deserves the best. Feel unconditionally loved. Give yourself anything you desire. Today you are a loving and lovable king or queen.
Affirmation: I see everyone peaceful.
Remember to keep your word today.
DAY 17 - LESSON 17
I AM OPEN TO RECEIVE MIRACLES
Miracles are a natural part of my life, and my acknowledgement of them makes them real for me. Miracles are the expression of unconditional love. They are always available to me; they are my inheritance from God. Today I am open to receive miracles.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 17
Treat yourself special. Know that who you are inside deserves the best. Feel unconditionally loved. Give yourself anything you desire. Today you are a loving and lovable king or queen.
Affirmation: I see everyone peaceful.
Remember to keep your word today.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Day 16 - I PAUSE BEFORE I REACT
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DAY 16 - LESSON 16
I PAUSE BEFORE I REACT
Because I know that Ego always jumps in first to react to occurrences in my life. I remember to pause and allow Spirit's love to come through me, so I may respond to any situation. When I respond from Spirit, a result is produced that is good for me and for everyone else. I pause, let go of my initial ego-oriented reaction, clear my mind, and ask for guidance. I receive guidance and act upon it. Today I pause before I react.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 16
Beginning with today, start being instead of doing. Expect a miracle - a big miracle!
Affirmation: I love peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
DAY 16 - LESSON 16
I PAUSE BEFORE I REACT
Because I know that Ego always jumps in first to react to occurrences in my life. I remember to pause and allow Spirit's love to come through me, so I may respond to any situation. When I respond from Spirit, a result is produced that is good for me and for everyone else. I pause, let go of my initial ego-oriented reaction, clear my mind, and ask for guidance. I receive guidance and act upon it. Today I pause before I react.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 16
Beginning with today, start being instead of doing. Expect a miracle - a big miracle!
Affirmation: I love peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Day 15 - I AM PATIENT
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DAY 15 - LESSON 15
I AM PATIENT
Today I am patient with myself and with everyone else, for I know that time exists only to facilitate healing and growing. I know the difference between patience and procrastination, understanding that patience comes from Spirit's love, while procrastination comes from Ego's fear. Today I move through all of my functions and activities effortlessly, with patience and love. Today I am patient.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 15
Thank someone who truly deserves thanking. Come from your heart. How does it feel?
Affirmation: Peace is forever
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 15 - LESSON 15
I AM PATIENT
Today I am patient with myself and with everyone else, for I know that time exists only to facilitate healing and growing. I know the difference between patience and procrastination, understanding that patience comes from Spirit's love, while procrastination comes from Ego's fear. Today I move through all of my functions and activities effortlessly, with patience and love. Today I am patient.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 15
Thank someone who truly deserves thanking. Come from your heart. How does it feel?
Affirmation: Peace is forever
Remember to keep your word today.
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Monday, September 14, 2009
DAY 14 - I REGOGNIZE MY OWN BEST INTEREST
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DAY 14 - LESSON 14
I REGOGNIZE MY OWN BEST INTEREST
I am aware that whatever I see is only a small part of the whole picture. Because I cannot see the whole picture, usually what I think is good for me is not, and what I think will hurt me is actually helpful. In opening myself to this knowledge, I finally understand that I can let go of taking a chance at being right or wrong, because my own best interest is what is always being served in my life. Today I give up resistance and recognize my own best interest.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 14
Hug someone you normally would not hug. This is to be a sincere hug, not a quick one. What goes through your mind and how do you feel about yourself as you hug this person?
Affirmation: Peace is all I deserve
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 14 - LESSON 14
I REGOGNIZE MY OWN BEST INTEREST
I am aware that whatever I see is only a small part of the whole picture. Because I cannot see the whole picture, usually what I think is good for me is not, and what I think will hurt me is actually helpful. In opening myself to this knowledge, I finally understand that I can let go of taking a chance at being right or wrong, because my own best interest is what is always being served in my life. Today I give up resistance and recognize my own best interest.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 14
Hug someone you normally would not hug. This is to be a sincere hug, not a quick one. What goes through your mind and how do you feel about yourself as you hug this person?
Affirmation: Peace is all I deserve
Remember to keep your word today.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Day 13 - I OPEN MY MIND TO PEACE
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Day 13
I OPEN MY MIND TO PEACE
Today I open my mind to the realization that there is always another way to view any experience in life. Whenever an experience does not bring me peace, I look at it from a different perspective. By being aware of the possibility that there I another way of looking at the experience, I create the opportunity for a peaceful resolution. Today I open my mind to peace.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 13
Find a homeless person and give that person some money. When you do,
notice your judgment. That judgment is about you.
Affirmation: I open my life to peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
Day 13
I OPEN MY MIND TO PEACE
Today I open my mind to the realization that there is always another way to view any experience in life. Whenever an experience does not bring me peace, I look at it from a different perspective. By being aware of the possibility that there I another way of looking at the experience, I create the opportunity for a peaceful resolution. Today I open my mind to peace.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 13
Find a homeless person and give that person some money. When you do,
notice your judgment. That judgment is about you.
Affirmation: I open my life to peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Day 12 - I RELEASE ALL FEAR
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DAY 12 - LESSON 12
I RELEASE ALL FEAR
Today I let go of my fear of anything, and I trust God to take the fear away. The way that I let go is simply by knowing that fear does not exist. I truly know that fear is simply Ego's deluded perception that it is possible to experience a lack of love in my life. To release this deluded perception, I must know that I am always filled with, and surrounded by, unconditional love. Whenever I experience fear, I can bring forth this unconditional love, and immediately the fear will disappear. Today I release all fear.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 12
Write five to ten affirmations of joy and prosperity for yourself. Repeat them throughout the day.
Affirmation: I embrace only peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
DAY 12 - LESSON 12
I RELEASE ALL FEAR
Today I let go of my fear of anything, and I trust God to take the fear away. The way that I let go is simply by knowing that fear does not exist. I truly know that fear is simply Ego's deluded perception that it is possible to experience a lack of love in my life. To release this deluded perception, I must know that I am always filled with, and surrounded by, unconditional love. Whenever I experience fear, I can bring forth this unconditional love, and immediately the fear will disappear. Today I release all fear.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 12
Write five to ten affirmations of joy and prosperity for yourself. Repeat them throughout the day.
Affirmation: I embrace only peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Day 11 - I GIVE AS I RECEIVE
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DAY 11 - LESSON 11
I GIVE AS I RECEIVE
I know that giving and receiving are the same thing. It is just as joyous to give as it is to receive. It is just as joyous to receive as it is to give. When I give joyously, I am healed by doing my function of making a contribution to another. When I receive joyously, the giver is healed by doing his or her function of making a contribution to me. Today I give as I receive.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 11
See at least one person as a child of God. Show this person unconditional love.
You will feel honored to be in his or her presence.
Affirmation: I wish peace for everyone
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 11 - LESSON 11
I GIVE AS I RECEIVE
I know that giving and receiving are the same thing. It is just as joyous to give as it is to receive. It is just as joyous to receive as it is to give. When I give joyously, I am healed by doing my function of making a contribution to another. When I receive joyously, the giver is healed by doing his or her function of making a contribution to me. Today I give as I receive.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 11
See at least one person as a child of God. Show this person unconditional love.
You will feel honored to be in his or her presence.
Affirmation: I wish peace for everyone
Remember to keep your word today.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Weekly Meditation for Sept 13th
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Weekly Meditation
by Michael Desmond
James 3:1-12 (New International Version)
Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he or she says, that person is perfect, able to keep his or her whole body in check.
When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by people, but no one can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
With the tongue we praise our Lord and God, and with it we curse men and women, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt[a] water flow from the same spring? My brothers and can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
Words come from somewhere and not just from our mouths. Dictionaries for sure. Perhaps there are dictionaries of our hearts as well. Billions of individual dictionaries all expressing the persons speaking. So as persons we have the stuff of comfort or ridicule in our hearts. Of gossip or of God. How will we use our dictionaries?
Weekly Meditation
by Michael Desmond
James 3:1-12 (New International Version)
Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he or she says, that person is perfect, able to keep his or her whole body in check.
When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by people, but no one can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
With the tongue we praise our Lord and God, and with it we curse men and women, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt[a] water flow from the same spring? My brothers and can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
Words come from somewhere and not just from our mouths. Dictionaries for sure. Perhaps there are dictionaries of our hearts as well. Billions of individual dictionaries all expressing the persons speaking. So as persons we have the stuff of comfort or ridicule in our hearts. Of gossip or of God. How will we use our dictionaries?
Day 10 I AM OPEN TO RECEIVE ALL OF GOD'S GIFTS
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DAY 10 - LESSON 10
I AM OPEN TO RECEIVE ALL OF GOD'S GIFTS
Today - all day - I literally walk around with my hands open to receive. I am not surprised when I realize that I am receiving without having to do anything. When someone offers to contribute something to me, I accept graciously. Knowing that each gift is a gift from God, I experience profound thankfulness and gratitude within myself; God hears my thankfulness and gratitude, and responds with more gifts from many sources. Today I remember to keep saying to myself "I am open and receiving all of God's gifts."
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 10
Walk around all day with your hands open to receive. Imagine your
spiritual self walking around with hands open to receive.
Affirmation: I see world peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
DAY 10 - LESSON 10
I AM OPEN TO RECEIVE ALL OF GOD'S GIFTS
Today - all day - I literally walk around with my hands open to receive. I am not surprised when I realize that I am receiving without having to do anything. When someone offers to contribute something to me, I accept graciously. Knowing that each gift is a gift from God, I experience profound thankfulness and gratitude within myself; God hears my thankfulness and gratitude, and responds with more gifts from many sources. Today I remember to keep saying to myself "I am open and receiving all of God's gifts."
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 10
Walk around all day with your hands open to receive. Imagine your
spiritual self walking around with hands open to receive.
Affirmation: I see world peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Day 9 - I DESERVE PROSPERITY
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DAY 9 - LESSON 9
I DESERVE PROSPERITY
Today I know that because of who I am - a child of God - I deserve all of God's gifts. They are my inheritance. When I open my mind and heart, I see myself as a very wonderful person who deserves everything that is good. And when I say, "I deserve prosperity," meaning it with my whole heart, I allow prosperity to come forth, to complete and fulfill me. I deserve prosperity.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 9
Be dedicated to laugh. The more you laugh, the more that prosperity comes to you.
Laugh all day long. If people are with you, make them laugh, too.
Affirmation: My planet Earth deserves peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 9 - LESSON 9
I DESERVE PROSPERITY
Today I know that because of who I am - a child of God - I deserve all of God's gifts. They are my inheritance. When I open my mind and heart, I see myself as a very wonderful person who deserves everything that is good. And when I say, "I deserve prosperity," meaning it with my whole heart, I allow prosperity to come forth, to complete and fulfill me. I deserve prosperity.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 9
Be dedicated to laugh. The more you laugh, the more that prosperity comes to you.
Laugh all day long. If people are with you, make them laugh, too.
Affirmation: My planet Earth deserves peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Day 8 - EVERYONE WISHES TO CONTRIBUTE TO ME
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DAY 8 - LESSON 8
EVERYONE WISHES TO CONTRIBUTE TO ME
Today I realize that everyone is making a contribution to my life. Everyone wishes to assist me in creating everything I desire, not because of what I say or do, but because deep inside there is a knowing that I am prosperous, and at an even deeper level, there is a knowing that we are all prosperous. Everyone's joy, happiness and function are to contribute to me; I must only receive and accept this as a natural part of my being. Everyone wishes to contribute to me.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 8
Give up control with one person or one issue for the day. Look at the result and
reaction to it. The result will be what is best for you.
Affirmation: I see peace in everyone's actions.
Remember to keep your word today.
DAY 8 - LESSON 8
EVERYONE WISHES TO CONTRIBUTE TO ME
Today I realize that everyone is making a contribution to my life. Everyone wishes to assist me in creating everything I desire, not because of what I say or do, but because deep inside there is a knowing that I am prosperous, and at an even deeper level, there is a knowing that we are all prosperous. Everyone's joy, happiness and function are to contribute to me; I must only receive and accept this as a natural part of my being. Everyone wishes to contribute to me.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 8
Give up control with one person or one issue for the day. Look at the result and
reaction to it. The result will be what is best for you.
Affirmation: I see peace in everyone's actions.
Remember to keep your word today.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Day 7 - I AM VERY PROSPEROUS
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DAY 7 - LESSON 7
I AM VERY PROSPEROUS
Today I understand that I am not my ego or the name I was given at birth. In truth, I am who I really am - an extension of god and a very, very prosperous creator.
If Ego appears today and tells me I have too little money in the bank, I owe money to people, or my job does not pay me enough, I simply remember that none of this has anything to do with who I really am.
The moment I believe I am prosperous beyond a shadow of a doubt, everything around me will change to reflect this truth. My abundance is overwhelming and is only waiting to be received by me. I am very prosperous.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 7
When you get up in the morning, see yourself as a ball of light that is very powerful, like the sun. All day, walk around saying "I am the light", and shine upon everyone.
Affirmation: I am so peaceful.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 7 - LESSON 7
I AM VERY PROSPEROUS
Today I understand that I am not my ego or the name I was given at birth. In truth, I am who I really am - an extension of god and a very, very prosperous creator.
If Ego appears today and tells me I have too little money in the bank, I owe money to people, or my job does not pay me enough, I simply remember that none of this has anything to do with who I really am.
The moment I believe I am prosperous beyond a shadow of a doubt, everything around me will change to reflect this truth. My abundance is overwhelming and is only waiting to be received by me. I am very prosperous.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 7
When you get up in the morning, see yourself as a ball of light that is very powerful, like the sun. All day, walk around saying "I am the light", and shine upon everyone.
Affirmation: I am so peaceful.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Sunday, September 6, 2009
Day 6 - I AM VIGILANT FOR THE LIGHT
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DAY 6 - LESSON 6
I AM VIGILANT FOR THE LIGHT
Today I am more aware of my thoughts, and I choose thoughts of the light rather than of darkness. Regardless of how attractive the thoughts of darkness may look - or how rewarding Ego says they will be - I know the difference between light and dark thoughts.
Today, I repeat the words "I am vigilant for the light" to myself as many times as possible. I choose light over darkness and love over fear. Today I am vigilant for the light, all day long.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 6
In the morning after reading the lesson, sit quietly and ask yourself whom you resent. The first person who comes to mind is the right person. Make an attempt to contact this person; talk face-to-face, call on the telephone, write, or meditate and clear the resentment.
Affirmation: I am vigilant for peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
DAY 6 - LESSON 6
I AM VIGILANT FOR THE LIGHT
Today I am more aware of my thoughts, and I choose thoughts of the light rather than of darkness. Regardless of how attractive the thoughts of darkness may look - or how rewarding Ego says they will be - I know the difference between light and dark thoughts.
Today, I repeat the words "I am vigilant for the light" to myself as many times as possible. I choose light over darkness and love over fear. Today I am vigilant for the light, all day long.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 6
In the morning after reading the lesson, sit quietly and ask yourself whom you resent. The first person who comes to mind is the right person. Make an attempt to contact this person; talk face-to-face, call on the telephone, write, or meditate and clear the resentment.
Affirmation: I am vigilant for peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
DAY 5 - I AM WILLING TO SEE THE LIGHT
DAY 5 - LESSON 5
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I AM WILLING TO SEE THE LIGHT
Today I am willing to see the light, which is always available to me; I allow it to come in and brighten up my day. I see it even in the darkest situations. By opening my eyes and my mind to the light, I experience joy, love, happiness, prosperity and abundance. I am open for miracles to happen. I am willing to see the light, every hour of this day.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 5
Do something special for someone special - in action, or in a kind word.
Affirmation: I know only peace inside.
Remember to keep your word today.
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I AM WILLING TO SEE THE LIGHT
Today I am willing to see the light, which is always available to me; I allow it to come in and brighten up my day. I see it even in the darkest situations. By opening my eyes and my mind to the light, I experience joy, love, happiness, prosperity and abundance. I am open for miracles to happen. I am willing to see the light, every hour of this day.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 5
Do something special for someone special - in action, or in a kind word.
Affirmation: I know only peace inside.
Remember to keep your word today.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Weekly Meditation for September 6th
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Weekly Meditation
by Christine White
Mark 7:24-37
From there he set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him, and she came and bowed down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, of Syrophoenician origin.
She begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. He said to her, 'Let the children be fed first, for it is not fair to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.' But she answered him, 'Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs.' Then he said to her, 'For saying that, you may go-the demon has left your daughter.' So she went home, found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.
Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went by way of Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue.
Then looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, 'Ephphatha', that is, 'Be opened.' And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. Then Jesus ordered them to tell no one; but the more he ordered them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. They were astounded beyond measure, saying, 'He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.'
The story of Jesus and the Gentile woman whose child needed healing has always filled me with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I'm offended by Jesus' initial conduct. He treats the non-Jewish woman with a severity that he has not shown to any of the others who have sought healing. On the other hand, I am filled with pride both for the woman who was able to engage the challenge posed by Jesus' saying and for Jesus who acknowledges the woman's word has overthrown his own word and has the humility to learn from her.
The socioeconomic situation that existed in the world of Jesus was that those who produced the food, Jewish peasant farmers, saw their work consumed by others. This probably caused the resentment on the part of those from Jewish villages producing goods for wealthy cities which we can see in Jesus' original reply. The use of the term "dog" was usually an insult intended to degrade those about whom it was used.
For me, the most amazing part of the story is the woman's ability to respond to Jesus' saying about dogs with a saying of equal power. Her response uses the ambiguity surrounding the term dog (she uses it to refer to a dog who is a pet and companion) to turn the demeaning metaphor to her advantage.
While it would be wrong to feed the dogs food that the children need, everyone knows that the dogs are permitted to eat what the children drop under the table. Jesus who usually overwhelms his opponents by using the ambiguity of their words against them allows a Gentile woman to do the same to him. The real miracle of this story is the overcoming of prejudice and boundaries that separate persons.
The discomfort caused by this story challenges us as a Church to examine how we treat the "other," a person who is different from us, one who comes from outside our social or ethnic group. Do we offer the same welcome to a homeless person that we do to a visiting elder?
Do we treat the poor and undereducated with the same deference that we give our pastors? I saw evidence at the 10:30 service on August 23 that some in our congregation have learned the lesson that this story offers. As she was walking from downtown with her three children trying to find our Church, a mother from the projects called the office.
Danny Gladden answered the phone and learned the family's dire straits and desire to worship with us. He asked Kathy Wallace if she would be willing to go find them and drive them to our building. Kathy did this willingly. When she came back, she asked Vickie Stricklin to help the family get settled.
Vickie served the family something to eat and drink, and then brought the mother into the sanctuary for the service and took the children to Children's Church. Danny, Kathy and Vickie have set the standard for how we are to receive visitors, not by allowing them to eat the crumbs from the ground, but rather by giving them the best of ourselves.
The challenge for you and for me is to live up to the standard set for us by Danny, Kathy and Vickie.
Weekly Meditation
by Christine White
Mark 7:24-37
From there he set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him, and she came and bowed down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, of Syrophoenician origin.
She begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. He said to her, 'Let the children be fed first, for it is not fair to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.' But she answered him, 'Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs.' Then he said to her, 'For saying that, you may go-the demon has left your daughter.' So she went home, found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.
Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went by way of Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue.
Then looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, 'Ephphatha', that is, 'Be opened.' And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. Then Jesus ordered them to tell no one; but the more he ordered them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. They were astounded beyond measure, saying, 'He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.'
The story of Jesus and the Gentile woman whose child needed healing has always filled me with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I'm offended by Jesus' initial conduct. He treats the non-Jewish woman with a severity that he has not shown to any of the others who have sought healing. On the other hand, I am filled with pride both for the woman who was able to engage the challenge posed by Jesus' saying and for Jesus who acknowledges the woman's word has overthrown his own word and has the humility to learn from her.
The socioeconomic situation that existed in the world of Jesus was that those who produced the food, Jewish peasant farmers, saw their work consumed by others. This probably caused the resentment on the part of those from Jewish villages producing goods for wealthy cities which we can see in Jesus' original reply. The use of the term "dog" was usually an insult intended to degrade those about whom it was used.
For me, the most amazing part of the story is the woman's ability to respond to Jesus' saying about dogs with a saying of equal power. Her response uses the ambiguity surrounding the term dog (she uses it to refer to a dog who is a pet and companion) to turn the demeaning metaphor to her advantage.
While it would be wrong to feed the dogs food that the children need, everyone knows that the dogs are permitted to eat what the children drop under the table. Jesus who usually overwhelms his opponents by using the ambiguity of their words against them allows a Gentile woman to do the same to him. The real miracle of this story is the overcoming of prejudice and boundaries that separate persons.
The discomfort caused by this story challenges us as a Church to examine how we treat the "other," a person who is different from us, one who comes from outside our social or ethnic group. Do we offer the same welcome to a homeless person that we do to a visiting elder?
Do we treat the poor and undereducated with the same deference that we give our pastors? I saw evidence at the 10:30 service on August 23 that some in our congregation have learned the lesson that this story offers. As she was walking from downtown with her three children trying to find our Church, a mother from the projects called the office.
Danny Gladden answered the phone and learned the family's dire straits and desire to worship with us. He asked Kathy Wallace if she would be willing to go find them and drive them to our building. Kathy did this willingly. When she came back, she asked Vickie Stricklin to help the family get settled.
Vickie served the family something to eat and drink, and then brought the mother into the sanctuary for the service and took the children to Children's Church. Danny, Kathy and Vickie have set the standard for how we are to receive visitors, not by allowing them to eat the crumbs from the ground, but rather by giving them the best of ourselves.
The challenge for you and for me is to live up to the standard set for us by Danny, Kathy and Vickie.
Day 4 - I DO NOT KNOW THE REAL MEANING OF WHAT I SEE
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DAY 4 - LESSON 4
I DO NOT KNOW THE REAL MEANING OF WHAT I SEE
Everything that I see happening around me has a meaning that I have given to it. When I am willing to let of thinking that I know the real meaning, I notice that it is much different from what I though it was. Today I realize and understand that the meaning I give to anything has nothing to do with its real purpose. I do not know the real meaning of what I see.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 4
Do something nice for yourself today. Examples: get a massage; go out for dinner;
treat yourself to something that brings you joy and peace.
Affirmation: I am surrounded by peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 4 - LESSON 4
I DO NOT KNOW THE REAL MEANING OF WHAT I SEE
Everything that I see happening around me has a meaning that I have given to it. When I am willing to let of thinking that I know the real meaning, I notice that it is much different from what I though it was. Today I realize and understand that the meaning I give to anything has nothing to do with its real purpose. I do not know the real meaning of what I see.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 4
Do something nice for yourself today. Examples: get a massage; go out for dinner;
treat yourself to something that brings you joy and peace.
Affirmation: I am surrounded by peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
Courtesy: www.EffortlessProsperity.com
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Day 3 - I am Aware of What I See
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DAY 3 - LESSON 3
I AM AWARE OF WHAT I SEE
Today I am aware of what I am looking at and what I am watching for. Am I more interested in looking at an accident and someone getting a ticket on the freeway, or do I enjoy seeing the sunlight filter through my window? Do I experience more powerful emotions watching someone fight than I do watching a child sleep? Am I interested in all the shooting and violence on the news, or do I notice people holding hands and expressing joy? When I realize that I have a choice of where and upon what I cast my gaze, I will choose to see only positive things. What I see affects my mind, and it is my mind that creates the world outside of me. Today I am aware of what I see.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 3
Give some money away - not because the recipient deserves it. Bless it. Notice how you feel.
Affirmation: I see peace everywhere.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 3 - LESSON 3
I AM AWARE OF WHAT I SEE
Today I am aware of what I am looking at and what I am watching for. Am I more interested in looking at an accident and someone getting a ticket on the freeway, or do I enjoy seeing the sunlight filter through my window? Do I experience more powerful emotions watching someone fight than I do watching a child sleep? Am I interested in all the shooting and violence on the news, or do I notice people holding hands and expressing joy? When I realize that I have a choice of where and upon what I cast my gaze, I will choose to see only positive things. What I see affects my mind, and it is my mind that creates the world outside of me. Today I am aware of what I see.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 3
Give some money away - not because the recipient deserves it. Bless it. Notice how you feel.
Affirmation: I see peace everywhere.
Remember to keep your word today.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Day 2 - I NOTICE WHAT I HEAR
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DAY 2 - LESSON 2
I NOTICE WHAT I HEAR
Today I am aware of what really attracts me the most. Am I listening for miracles, peace and love, or am I listening for stories, turmoil and fear? At every moment, I can make a choice of listening to Spirit or to Ego. At every moment, I am aware of which one I am listening to, and I refuse to listen to Ego. Today I notice what I hear.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 2
Be aware of what you are listening to; be aware of whether you enjoy listening to Spirit or Ego.
Affirmation: I listen only for peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 2 - LESSON 2
I NOTICE WHAT I HEAR
Today I am aware of what really attracts me the most. Am I listening for miracles, peace and love, or am I listening for stories, turmoil and fear? At every moment, I can make a choice of listening to Spirit or to Ego. At every moment, I am aware of which one I am listening to, and I refuse to listen to Ego. Today I notice what I hear.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 2
Be aware of what you are listening to; be aware of whether you enjoy listening to Spirit or Ego.
Affirmation: I listen only for peace.
Remember to keep your word today.
Courtesy of: www.EffortlessProsperity.com
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
DAY 1 " I WATCH WHAT I SAY "
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DAY 1 - LESSON 1
I WATCH WHAT I SAY
Today I am aware of all the things I say. I look at what I am saying, how much I am talking, and how much of what I am saying is making a difference in my life. Am I speaking for peace, or am I speaking for turmoil? Am I speaking to bring more joy and love, or am I speaking to bring more fear? Throughout this day, I am aware of what I am saying, and I choose to speak only words of joy, peace and love to myself and others. Today I watch what I say.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 1
Be aware of how much you keep your word today.
Affirmation: I speak only for peace
Remember to keep your word today.
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DAY 1 - LESSON 1
I WATCH WHAT I SAY
Today I am aware of all the things I say. I look at what I am saying, how much I am talking, and how much of what I am saying is making a difference in my life. Am I speaking for peace, or am I speaking for turmoil? Am I speaking to bring more joy and love, or am I speaking to bring more fear? Throughout this day, I am aware of what I am saying, and I choose to speak only words of joy, peace and love to myself and others. Today I watch what I say.
ASSIGNMENT FOR DAY 1
Be aware of how much you keep your word today.
Affirmation: I speak only for peace
Remember to keep your word today.
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