Oprah’s last show was one of grace, power and love. She beautifully spoke of her journey and her passion. She talked of how much she appreciated her fans and how she learned from them.
She shared her deep gratitude and belief in God and how she has been guided throughout her life.
She shared we all have a platform to speak from and to serve from. It is up to us to live out of our inspiration and passion. She has blessed the world and we have all been lifted up by her grace. Praise God.
Six o’clock has come and gone and the world has not come to an end. At least not today.
We could use Harold Camping’s prophecy to our advantage. The world didn’t come to an end, but tomorrow is a new beginning. We do have an opportunity to make choices on how we want to love and embrace life.
My husband, Laurence and I lived in gratitude and in the awareness of the preciousness of life each day. We knew each day we had together was a gift. I give thanks every day for the blessing he was and continues to be in my life.
My intention is to love more, give thanks for my blessings and trust that God’s grace guides and directs me each day.
We may not know about the last day. But we can live each day as a new day. Maybe that’s the real prophecy.
Well, gosh darn, why wasn’t my prayer answered? I could relate to my client’s frustration. It reminded me of my prayers as a child which usually took the form of Let’s Make a Deal.
Prayer is less about making deals and more about building a relationship with God. It is a practice of accepting God’s blessings and building faith. It is a practice of gratitude.
Prayer is always working. Our job is to let go of attachment to when or how it will happen. When we shift our attention away from telling God what to do and surrender, the universal flow of good comes rushing in to meet us.
Prayer for Accepting Good
I recognize at the center of all life is a power for good that is God and a universal presence of God’s love. Today I align myself with God’s love and know that it brings every good and perfect thing to me. I am guided and directed on my path and know whatever is needed is already provided. I surrender any limiting thoughts and trust that all is well. I gratefully receive all the good that God has to offer. Amen.
Simon Sinek’s sharing of business with purpose is awesome. It is exactly the principle behind a covenant-based business and living a faith-based life. When we live by purpose we move away from the desire to possess and move to being inspired to express.
He states, “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” They buy because of our vision and purpose.
It can be so easy to get caught up in the news and discussion about the death of Osama Bin Laden. We may not be able to understand all that is happening or why things happen the way they do. Our practice is to start from where we are at and speak the highest word of truth we can.
I was reminded of the Prayer of St Francis:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, joy.