Thursday, May 27, 2010

Walking With God Daily

I am open to whatever God has in store for me today. God works through me to reach the ones who do not have a personal relationship with him. I can listen, love, and accept them knowing they are a child of God. I may not choose to participate in their behavior but I can still love them.

God is always there for me as I am for the people, places or things he puts into my path. There have been times where I had no idea where the money was going to come from for food, shelter and a vehicle. Someone or something has always been there. There have been years where I made so little money that I can’t imagine how I survived but I did. Again God always put someone or something to get me through.

I no longer fear financial insecurity because I always have what I need and a lot of what I want.

God has great things planned with me and he will always give me the resources to do them. He never gives me a job that he is not there with all the resources to help me succeed. Not only do I succeed but I do it in a big way. Thank you God for walking with me and helping me in every area of my life. I pray today that I will always invite you in when I am awake or asleep. Go God!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Magnify

I have a mentor who always says, “What you focus on expands.” This is great if it is a positive loving focus but, that is not the one that kicks my butt.

The one that gets my day all messed up is when I get in a negative mindset. When I judge a person, place or thing I am not coming from love and it drops my energy level down more than I care to think about. It takes more energy to be negative than positive. Many times a day I now stop and ask myself, “What were you just thinking about, was it uplifting or tearing something or someone down. “

I had another mentor who would say “Are you lifting or leaning today.” Every day I try to lift but in human form that is not always going to be the case. I am going to forget that God only wants the best for me and is going to put in front of me his will at every moment. My job is to stay in the moment and recognize these opportunities.

I do this by daily writing 5 things I am grateful for. I never write the same one during the week but sometimes it has to be something as simple as “I breathed today.” Most of the time it is the joy of all the people, places and things that God has put in my life at this time. This helps me find the good in any day. Especially those times that feel harder than others.

By focusing on where my attention is I can catch myself dwelling on something negative faster than I use to. I can then stop and redirect my focus to the good that is always around me. A simple mind shift changes my day, my life and the people I meet at this moment. I can now uplift people instead of lean on them. This way my spirit blesses others and I am doing God’s will.

I magnify love. I am changed for the better. Go God

I Am Free And Unlimited

When I am in God’s will I am unlimited in every part of my being. I know because I am at peace.

I open myself to his wisdom because I know he loves me unconditionally and only wants the very best for me. His will always lead me to joy and peace.

Freedom is a state of being and also a state of mind. When I feel trapped or burdened I am living in ego and have left God. I can just see him sitting on the curb waiting for me to get sick and tired of what is going on in my life and come over and take his hand. I can hear him say come on my child, I have lots of love to share with you.

When I drop the inner chains I inflict on myself I am guaranteed love and freedom. I can worry or stew over a problem and ruin my day or possibly my week. Then I remember the famous saying, “If it is big enough to worry give it to God, if it is to small for God then stop worrying.” This reminds me to release the chains that hold me back from the opportunities God has put in front of me today.

This is true freedom. Being able to stay in the moment and enjoy what God has put in front of me right now is truly freeing. I don’t have to regret the past or worry about the future. I am perfect right now. Even when I make wrong choices I can be free by making a new choice and choosing new behavior.

I let go of the past right now and enjoy the freedom of my present being. I move forward into my life and know that God wants only the best for me. Even if it comes in a fearful package I can walk through anything and be free with him as my pilot. Go God

Comfort

Comfort comes in many styles, shapes and sizes. It can be a friend who is willing to listen, a mother soothing her baby’s cries, a card or note to someone struggling. The best comfort we can get is from God. He loves us unconditionally and will always be there when a human may not be.

I never have to be alone again. No matter what life throws at me I always have God’s love. God only wants me to be happy, joyous and free just like every parent wants for their children.

Today I know, no matter what I am going through, God is there for me and meets all my needs. I can get through any experience with dignity and grace. Peace is mine for the asking. God never leaves me, however I do leave him. Then I am in worry and fear. I am in ego. (edging God out) I am lifted knowing that God accepts me unconditionally. My goal is to share this will in every people, place or things I encounter.

Thank you God for lifting me up and cheering me on as I walk this human life.

Below is a meditation from the Unity Daily Word I want to share

I resolve never to be depressed or cast down by any inharmonious situation that involves me or my loved ones. God is my comfort.

If I am grieved by the actions of one who is near and dear to me, or feel a sense of loss because of the passing of a beloved friend, I at once rise out of this negative state of mind. I turn to God in the certainty of His love, and I am comforted.

Because I am a son of God I am not subject to melancholy or despair. I know that my Father is the very essence of love. He loves me with a deep and everlasting love that nothing can alter or disturb.

I express this love toward everyone with whom I come in contact. I set him free from any thought of obligation toward me, free to live the glorious life that God has purposed for him.

Go God

Togetherness

I now know God’s will for me is to always come from a place of love. This creates harmony and peace in all my relationships.

We all are wonderful creations of God and all have the ability to love unconditionally. As I grow and learn to share this gift with others I create happiness in a multitude of ways. The more I give, the more the world can learn to love unconditionally. This ripple effect could heal the world and create peace.

As I go through my everyday life I will try to practice love instead of judgment. As soon as I catch myself choosing judgment I will stop and ask "what is going on inside of me that I can change." After all I can only change me and sometimes that is even difficult.

My job is not to change others. We are all on our own journey. I remember this and allow the other person to be exactly who they are. This does not mean I keep my mouth shut when I have needs. I can communicate to the other person, place, or thing from a place of love my needs. They may or may not be able to give me what I need. God has put someone in my life to help me meet those needs. I do not force my needs on anyone. I go to God and ask for him to fulfill my needs.

I want to always be there for my fellow man if that is God’s will. How do I know God’s will for me? I pray and ask for guidance. Meditating helps me hear from God. If I miss the first answer God will get through to me even if I am a little slow in hearing his message.

Today I thank you God for all the people, places and things you put into my life to help me grow, do your will and create more peace in this angry world we live in. Go God.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Life Is A Process

Mary Casey wrote: "For all the sadness in closure, there is a new and joyful unfolding in the process of becoming."

People come and go in our lives. Some stay a long time, maybe forever, and some only for a season. Life is a process. I am not to hold onto a person, place or thing because I think I need it to be complete.

God does not open a new door until the old one is shut. Out past is not meant to re-live over and over. The choices I made in the past reflect on my reality today. If I do not like where I am change what I do today. Do not go into the past and try to re-live it. People are a process in my life.

Using my spiritual tools on each and every situation I am growing and discovering God's will for me. My journey is unlike anyone else and so is theirs. It is not my place to tell anyone how they should behave. They too are on their own journey trying to connect with Love. They are in their own process.

The pain and fear I feel today can bring me peace when I stay right where God is. In the NOW!!

I find myself not liking the pain or drama anymore. I now remember quicker than before that I can ask for a miracle. God give me peace with this situation so I can do my part. I always ask God for peace while I walk through difficult situations. I thank him before I get on the other side. I know he is with me during the process I am going through.

Then I grow even stronger in my spirituality. I learn that I find peace quicker now than I did before. No more butting my head against the wall trying to do it my way.

As I go through the daily processes of life I practice remembering to invite God in to every decision I need to make. Thank you God for giving me the insight to know you always want what is best for me. Even when I don't like where I am in the process. Go God

Lesson of the day from each day a new beginning Sept 4th
"I am moving and growing at the right pace. The process can be trusted. What is right for me will come to me. I will let joy of becoming warm me."

Things Are Working Out

Right now in my life things are unfolding. Are they unfolding like I think they should? Some are and some are not. My faith tells me that my ego questions the ones that I feel are painful. I realize I have left God's will and in fear. (False Evidence Appearing Real)

I am learning that when I stay in the moment things work as they are suppose to in my life. The universe is nudging me to follow the rhythm that my energy life force is shaping as I grow. If I miss this opportunity to grow it will be repeated just in another dress or pair of pants. (this means another person will enter my life to help me learn the lesson)

My soul will always guide me where I need to be. Then things work our smoothly and effortlessly. Where I am going is exactly where I need to be. Things are working out.

I never need to force myself with persons, places or things. I am not here to set them straight. They are also on their journey. While it may look like I know what they need it is for them to discover using their spiritual tools.

Many times I fight change. Fear sets in of the unknown. It often feels that I am in a painful place. If I ask God for his will and listen for guidance it will then be revealed to me that it was for the good all along.

For example, my car. I have been struggling with keeping it going for sometime. My dad has a solution but has not done his part yet. I am frustrated because I am restricted to where I can go and I am not living my best life. I can only drive it where I must go not where I want to go. I prayed God would show me a miracle and help me solve this situation. What came back to me in mediation was "be prepared and know I am with you always." Then I looked up a tow truck number and have an extra $65 dollars in my pocket should something happen. Things are working out.

Today's lesson of the day comes from Each Day a New Beginning Sept 3rd
"Let your mind see What your soul already knows. Things are working out perfectly. Go God

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Positive Outlook

Another great spiritual challenge from Unity Daily Word. Hope you enjoy.

Challenge of the day: I meet every change with a positive spirit.

Do I meet the changes that occur in my life graciously and easily with a positive attitude? Or do I resist change or feel overwhelmed when changes occur?

Many changes are so obviously good that I can only feel happy when I experience them. Other changes may seem daunting. I have the choice to adopt a positive outlook and look for the good in all of life's circumstances.

I prepare myself to meet each day and its developments with a positive outlook. When I am called upon to make changes, I do so readily and with ease. I may feel that life is perfect just the way it is, but when I keep an open mind, I discover the blessing even in uncertainty. Meeting change in this way, I enjoy the experience, whatever it may be.

Bible verse:For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.--Ecclesiastes 3:1

Friday, May 7, 2010

The Wealth From God

I am being lead today to understand the wealth of God.

WHAT IS the wealth of God? Does it not consist of forests, plants, oil, minerals, coal, gold, silver, and other ores? Are not diamonds, rubies and all gems in the world part of His lavish kingdom? But is His wealth confined to material objects only? Are not birds, bees, and all living things part of His wealth? If so, then surely I too, as His offspring, must also be part of His wealth. Would He withhold any of His rich kingdom from me?

How then am I to come into my heritage? The answer comes from within myself. I must make my claim. I must realize my divine right to my Father's riches. I must ask and receive. To ask is to open my mind to God's rich ideas. As ideas come to me, I nourish them with diligent care as they go through their incubation period. I watch them grow, then when sufficiently developed, I do whatever I need to do to bring them to fruition. Just as the red apple I eat now was first a delicate pink blossom last spring, so is every manifestation in God's world the result of some divine idea that has fulfilled its cycle.

Wealth and riches are in his house. Psalms 112:3.

This was from my Unity Daily Word booklet. Hope you enjoyed.

$1440 Is In Your Account Today

All of my wealth comes from God. As long as I open my mind to prosperity in all areas of my life he will guide me as to my part to do his will.

I am forever amazed at the tasks and the talent he gives to me to do his will. He makes me wise and I know that I can turn to him anytime I feel that I can’t do the task before me. I only need ask for a miracle. He will give me the inspiration and guidance any time. When I am doing God’s will I cannot fail.

I take time everyday to spend time with God knowing that he is the source of my supply and he is guiding me to the prosperity and wealth he has for me.

A man had a strange dream of an angel giving him this message: "As a reward for your virtues the sum of $1,440 will be deposited in the bank every morning for you. However, a condition is to be met. At the close of business each day, any balance not used is canceled. It cannot be carried over to the next day, but a new $1,440 will be credited to you."
This dream was so vivid that the man asked for a revelation of its meaning, and the answer came: Each morning life credited his account with 1,440 minutes; each night it canceled those not invested in some good purpose.

We each have this opportunity everyday day. What will you do with your 1,440 moments of wealth and prosperity today? Go God.

The More I Give The More I Get

My life is abundantly prosperous in every way. I have learned the more I give the more I receive. I truly believe we came here to give love to everyone in every situation. Loving now comes easy for me.

I pray when I find myself judging something or someone. I pray to see the love inside the person, place or thing instead of the judgment I have just passed upon them.

I very easily am willing to listen to a friend who needs to talk; I comment on peoples good qualities, even if it is just their smile. I give what I can back to planet earth by recycling. Today I practice staying aware of whomever or whatever God puts in my life at this moment. This gives me the ability to share God’s blessings through human contact.

My abundance is not measured by money or material things. It is blessed with kind notes, a new home for a lost animal, and many other things that come back to me when I stay in the moment and do God’s will. As long as I stay in the moment I don’t miss the prosperity that is for me from God.

Giving and receiving are woven together in my life daily. Today I will watch to see what God puts in front of me to share love with. I am so lucky and grateful for all he helps me to do.

Everyday I write down 5 things I am thankful for. Today I will share those with you.

I am grateful for: 1) having 3 jobs that pay my bills and saving for a new car 2)getting to see my triplet grand babies this weekend for mother's day 3) having great friends who invited me to dinner last night 4) can afford to go to the beach 3 weeks from today 5)kept a healthy diet this week with only a few sugar treats.

The measure you give will be the measure you get, and still more will be given you.--Mark 4:24….Go God

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Expectations

Expectations are simply "pre-meditated resentments". Well that sucks. That totally takes me away from depending on someone else for love, support and my happiness. If you do this then I'll be mad. If this doesn't happen I am going to have a resentment. If you do this I am going to be hurt. I don't like how those sentences sound. It sure does focus on me and how the world revolves around me.

The dictionary says expectation is the act or state of looking forward or anticipating. Well that right there tells me it is an action I have put on someone else. I must not remember the serenity prayer if I am putting expectations on people.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, people, places and things.

The courage to change the things I can, me and only me

The wisdom to know the difference. Ah Ha, that is my problem, the wisdom to know the difference.

This means I can put expectations on people all I want but I only have myself to blame when I get hurt. I forget people are on their own journey and we are at different places on those journeys. It is not someone else's place to make me happy, motivate or support me. This is an inside job between me and God.

Am I going to have expectations. Yes, after all I am human. The difference today is that I practice letting go of resentments that I create. As soon as I am hurt, angry or sad I remember if I am not the problem there is no solution. I was the one who put the expectation on them. Maybe they are not able to support or help me the way I expect them too. God always puts someone in my life to give me what a need. I do not need to force my expectations on to other people.

I must remember I will feel however I LET other people place and things affect me.....The only support I need is God. He is always my cheerleader and only wants the best for me. GO GOD