by Christine Green | Feb 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
Bible Reading: John 10:1-10
Today’s Affirmation: “I am a child of God, and I am joint heir with Jesus to abiding life, wisdom, love, peace,substance, strength and power.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore
Being conscious of our thoughts is a lot easier said than done. I counted how many times I complained in an hour yesterday and lost count very quickly!
Our thoughts are like the sheep in the bible story. Our thoughts will wander, stray and sometimes blindly follow the flock (society). If we choose to think the highest thoughts we are always guided and blessed. The I AM keeps us connected to the highest aspirations of God’s Love. I AM Peace, I AM Love, I AM Joy. I AM Blessed!
by Christine Green | Feb 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
Bible reading: John 15:1-8
I watched a talk show the other day and the host mentioned he wanted to ‘rub elbows’ with a well-known celebrity. We often want to rub elbows with the rich and famous. Spiritual practice is our way of rubbing elbows with God. By reading scripture, meditating and giving thanks we stay connected to the divine qualities of Love, Joy, Peace, Beauty and Abundance. That’s how God lives in us. The story of the vine and branches remind us that God lives in us and through us daily. It is up to us to stay connected and willing to receive.
When we stay centered in Divine ideas and ideals, we stay centered in God. We are open to the abundant attributes and blessings that God has to offer us. Have an abundant day!
Affirmation: “God’s perfect plan of bodily perfection is bearing fruit, and I am made whole.”
Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore
by Christine Green | Feb 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
Bible reading: Luke 7:1-17
Our words have power in the Universe. We know that but so often forget. We say things like I can’t, I’m tired, I’m broke. Pretty powerful statements.
By being conscious of our words we stay conscious in God. Our spiritual practice helps us remember to choose words that will enliven and enlighten us. Each word we say is a building block of faith. Each word helps to establish Truth in our consciousness.
Practice statements of faith today. Observe the results. Blessings to you.
Affirmation: “Through Jesus Christ I realize my divine sonship, and I am transformed into His image and likeness.” From Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore
by Christine Green | Feb 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
Reading: Matthew 5:1-16
We use today as a day to let go of old beliefs and realize the error belief has no power or reality in itself.
In the spirit of divine love I affirm:
“Forgetting the things that are behind, I realize I am strong, positive, powerful, wise, loving, fearless, free spirit. I am God’s perfect child.”
From Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore
by Christine Green | Feb 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Charles Fillmore, author of Keep a True Lent, calls Lent “a season of spiritual growth, a time for progressive unfoldment.When we can blend and merge our mind with God-Mind, the way is open for the Lord to glorify us and to lift us into a higher, purer, more spiritual state.”
The Church observes Lent as a reminder of the forty days of fasting and prayer that Jesus spent in the wilderness. As a child, I understood Lent to be a time of making sacrifice and giving something up. Usually it centered around giving up candy because that was truly giving up something difficult and was definitely a sacrifice.
Today I understand Lent is an opportunity to abstain from error thinking and to meditate on spiritual truth. I know that as I speak spiritual truth I am building a firm foundation of Love and faith.
I invite you to join me for the daily lessons. Each day I will share Fillmore’s affirmation and bible reading. I accept that the season of growth is a season of love, newness and freedom.
by Christine Green | Feb 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
I was talking to a friend recently and she commented on how positive I was in the midst of Laurence’s health challenges. I got off the phone and thought about her comment. I remember when I not only had a dismal view of life, but also blamed everyone else for my woes. You know that little voice in the back of the brain? Well mine is a graduate of MSU (Making Stuff Up) and excels in anxiety, apprehension and angst.
There are days when I get caught up with taking things personally, feeling left out, experiencing my victim self and blaming myself for whatever is happening in my life. That kind of thinking depletes the energy and joy out of life!
Fortunately, I’ve trained myself not to stay in victim thinking very long. Through the years of practicing on the spiritual path I know I can give myself permission to feel sad, worried or anxious and those feelings will pass. I turn my attention to God and give thanks for the many blessings I have in my life. I examine the events around me and observe my willingness to learn something new about myself. I call my spiritual mentor for support and prayer.
I think the most important part of this work is the willingness to live in the void. To surrender. To acknowledge that I don’t know what is next and I have no control over it. In that moment I allow my human personality (ego) to fall away and let God step in. “I of myself can do nothing. It is the Father within that does the work.”
When I live in the void I allow God’s healing power to take charge. If I can take a moment in the silence, I return to the extraordinary place of peace and harmony. Instead of planning, changing and fixing, I allow myself to just be. God has much greater plans than I can ever imagine. It’s up to me to live in the void long enough to listen and receive.
Blessings to you for a month filled with God’s Goodness and Grace.
Bible Reading: John 10:1-10
