CHAPTER 1
Faith
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoiceand be glad in it.
This day is ours. Oh, Divine Spirit let this be our dayfor caring—for us and for others.
We have no idea what lies ahead. But with You, Father,there is goodness and light. We surrender this day,our loved ones and ourselves to your Divine and blessedcare.
We know that all things are possible with You. Thewhole world is yours. In Divine Spirit we live and moveand have our being and the greater world to come foreternity. In truth they are one, for You are one and weare one in You.
I go on my way in the strength of the Lord. And it isso.
Forever and ever, Amen
Today's Affirmations:
* Where there is doubt, I keep the faith.
* In God I trust.
* I am strong and secure in the love of God.
* Through the power of God in me, I now make a newstart.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, theconviction of things not seen.
Gratitude
Creator of each and every day, we greet this day withjoyous expectation, knowing we are not alone. Thank Youfor this night of peace and quiet and for continuing lifetoday. Thank You for each and every person we will meetthis day, each is a brother and sister known or unknownto us, but all precious in your sight.
Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not come. Keep us inthis day and only in this day. You have promised to giveus strength to meet each and every challenge.
We now claim that strength and go forward in joy andcourage.
We are your children. You are our Father, our Motherand we trust in your loving protection and strength, nowand forever.
And it is so.
Today's Affirmations:
* Each day I thank God for new opportunities.
* Dear Lord, I bless and appreciate this day.
* I recognize and give thanks for unlimitedpossibilities.
* I give thanks for each opportunity to create growthand achievement
Philippians 4:6
Do not worry about anything, but in everything byprayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requestsbe made known to God.
Anger
Today was truly not the success I has hoped for; everythingseemed to overwhelm me. I responded again andagain in ways that I did not want. I keep feeling angry.What was it? Why? How come?
As I pause and reflect, I come to God for guidanceknowing that You have already forgiven me ... Give megrace to do the same. For just a moment, that may beall I can muster. I sit quietly and take long, slow deepbreaths, renewing my spirit and love. I begin to be calmand centered.
I begin to see the FEAR that is behind all my actionsand reactions. Fear of being alone, fear of letting go, fearof accepting your will for it is very different, strange, newand unfamiliar. When fear comes, I burst out in angerexpressed in many ways at others and myself. I respondin ways I do not want to act out.
Oh Father, Mother God.... Thank You for this realityof my humanity, my brokenness and my limitations.Heal me, strengthen me and bless each person againstwhom I have raged, reacted or behaved inappropriately.I truly am sorry. Help me to forgive myself. Help me tore-center myself in You and know your PEACE.
Help me to grow through this day, through this behaviorand through this realization that it is FEAR thatunderlies so many of my emotions. This is not whoYou created me to be. Help me to hear your words: BENOT AFRAID ... FOR I AM YOUR GOD AND WILLSTRENGTHEN YOU! I know this is true ... In rest, inpeace, I give thanks for love, goodness and serenity. Ohsource of all peace ... In God, I trust.
Amen and Amen.
Today's Affirmations:
* I cease to give my thought to the memory ofunpleasant experiences of the past and to ceaseworrying about my future and things that have nothappened yet.
* Today is the only time to live and to enjoy all theblessings of God.
* I visualize my good manifesting now in the Present.
* I let go of old thoughts and conditions and let Goddirect my life.
Joshua 1–9
Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed,for the Lord your God is with you wherever yougo.
Acceptance
Which way do I turn? There are so many issues beforeme; I am overwhelmed and afraid. My loved one and Ipray for strength, guidance, protection and wisdom toknow the next right thing to do.
Keep us mindful that You are in charge. We are not. Youare our Father, our Mother and we your children, no matterwhat our earthly age.
We surrender our fears, confusion, and our weaknessto your almighty strength. We pause and hear your Word:"be still and know that I am GOD."
We are reminded that "In the beginning God" and not,"in the beginning me"
And in this truth we release, relax and are restored.And we give You thanks, now and forever more.
Amen
Today's Affirmations:
* I agree with God.
* Healing is taking place now.
* I allow the love of God to flow through me.
* All I need is already in me.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power andlove and self-control.
Blessings
Come Lord Jesus and be our guest and let these giftsto us be blessed ...
Help us to hear and see this prayer as a daily affirmationof our co-creation and Divine partnership as we praythis prayer of invitation in all our affairs. Come Lord Jesusand be our guest in all we do, say, think and see. Letus practice the presence of the Divine in all we do. OhLord, come and be our guest.
And let all of life be gifts: the good and the seeminglydifficult, for You are only good and You send only good.It is we who are locked in time and space, caught up inour earthliness, our humanity and our mortality.
Keep us mindful of our Divine nature, of our Onenesswith You in whom we live and move and have our being.
Come Lord Jesus and be our guest. And let these giftsto us be blessed.
Amen
Today's Affirmations:
* The work of Spirit is done easily and perfectly throughme.
* Each day I take time to listen to the still small voicewithin.
* I am a Wanted, Holy, Beloved Child of God.
* My life is full of promise.
Psalm 54:4
Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder ofmy life.
Comfort
Oh Lord, thank You for the promise that You will neverleave me. No matter what is happening, no matter thedifficulty, no matter the situation—You are there. Yourlove surrounds me and all for whom I care.
Underneath are the everlasting arms and into thoseprecious arms I surrender myself and my loved one.Together with You we will walk forward. We will growthrough each and every experience, knowing that Youare with us through it all.
I will trust and not be afraid for You, Father God,Mother God, are ever near. All I need to do is close myeyes, take a deep breath and reconnect with the preciousGift of Life, the Breath of God with which I wasborn.
I now claim your Divine presence in my life, in everysituation and circumstance and all is well, now and always.
Amen.
Today's Affirmations:
* Through the power of God in me, I am stronger thanmy fears.
* Whenever I feel afraid, I pray. I call a loving, acceptingand trusting friend.
* The joy of God wells up within me.
* I am experiencing the comfort of God's presence in thismoment.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I amyour God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will upholdyou with my righteous right hand.
Surrender
Oh Divine Redeemer, give me grace to live in gratitudeand surrender. I give thanks for every moment of mylife. I thank You for each and every person with whomI have been blessed to walk through life. With some thewalk has been long; with others it has been short. Eachhas been a blessing.
I thank You and I bless your Holy Name, precious Lordand Father.
When the time comes to let go, give me grace to letgo with gratitude. Help me accept and to surrender myloved one to You, remembering that surrender is an actof love. It is in truth letting go to receive abundantly.
Oh Divine Friend, Eternal Partner ... With You is lifeeternal and in You we are all one, now and always. Helpme to live in the Eternal now. Heaven now right here onearth. Give me strength to live always in this joyous presence,practicing the presence of the Divine.
For in this there is no fear, no worry. There is onlypeace, joy and love.
I pray in your name. In you I live and move and havemy being, one now and forever more with an attitude ofgratitude and surrender.
Amen.
Today's Affirmations:
* I release self-doubt. I now surrender feelings ofinsecurity.
* I open my mind to Divine wisdom and all darkness isdispelled.
* I release all painful memories and allow healing to takeplace.
* God takes my hand and leads me safely throughdifficult times.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, andI will give you rest.
Belief
Pray without ceasing and it is so. Pray until everywaking moment is a moment of prayer in thought, word,and deed. In everything give thanks.
PUSH: Pray Until Something Happens. And it will.
Pray without ceasing until it brings peace and serenity.Pray until you are one with the Spirit of the Universe. Godis ready to help. Pray without ceasing and let the thoughtof God be the balm for your fears, your worries and yourpain. Pray without ceasing until you find healing for yourhurts, your feelings and your emotional wounds.
Pray without ceasing until your doubts, fears and insecuritiesvanish as you affirm: God can and will solve thisproblem. And it is so ...
And as you pray, let love, peace, joy, assurance, power,clarity and serenity flow within so that in turn, it may begiven away. For as we receive, so do we give. With God wecan have tolerance and joy to live and let live.
Pray without ceasing, giving thanks always.
Amen and Amen.
Today's Affirmations:
* On the wings of prayer, my soul soars above problems.
* God is the source of all my blessings. I am prospered.
* Today I allow the peace of God to reign in my mind andheart concerning my prayer request.
* Today I remind myself that God and I are in Divinepartnership. My success is assured!
Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believethat you have received it, and it will be yours.
Forgiveness
Oh Father God, oh Mother God, I ask for your Divinehelp. I want to forgive and move on, but resentments, angerand perceived injustices will not leave me. There aretimes when I seem unable to rise above my own feelings.
Help me not to judge myself or others. Give me willingnessto accept that I feel hurt, wounded and resentful.
I surrender each feeling, every resentment and eachthought of anger and pain to You.
I am overwhelmed to feel your love. You do not judgemy humanity and weakness. You make life perfect in myweakness. You make life holy and truly whole.
Give me wisdom to see my part in each issue, perhapswith the guidance of a trusted friend, a therapist, a clergyperson. Teach me the lesson in my feelings that I maygrow and be strengthened.
I now give thanks for these feelings. In each challenge Isee You; I see your solution and your presence. I rejoice.
Now, I breathe in your love, your grace, your willingnessand your peace.
I go on strengthened, renewed and blessed. Lord,make me a blessing to those who seemed a burden, a difficulty,a challenge. Grant this that I may witness yourlove always.
And it is so.
Today's Affirmations:
* Where there is hatred, I sow love.
* Where there is injury, I forgive.
* Where there is despair, I maintain hope.
* Where there is darkness, I radiate light.
* Where there is sadness, I cultivate joy.
Luke 6:37
Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not,and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will beforgiven.
Doubt
Oh God of my understanding, help me. I am doing mybest. But I am weak and human. Oh Divine Teacher, ohDivine Strength ... Surround me, support me, and helpme to be your hands, your eyes, your heart, your love inaction. Help me not to waste time judging my success orfailure. Help me just to act as if I know how to do thisand I trust in You to produce the wisdom, action and theresults.
We are, indeed, human beings locked in finite time andspace. We are limited. You are eternal, unlimited and foreverliving. Help me to find that spark of Divine withinme and to let it shine forth, not of my doing but of You,the Eternal Now.
Help me to grow one minute at a time, partnering withYou and my sisters and brothers here on earth. There arepeople here and now who can help. They have been caregivers;they have expertise, experiences from which I canlearn and find strength. Through them, I can hear yourloving voice saying, "Be still and know that I am God. Ilove you and your care recipient"
Give me, oh God, the grace to hear your voice of peace,courage and strength. Give me the ability to hold thehand of my care recipient until at last I may place thathand into yours for all eternity.
"Oh blest communion, fellowship Divine. We feeblystruggle; they in glory shine. Yet, all are one in Thee forall are thine. ALLELUIA."
Amen.
Today's Affirmations:
* God is greater than anything we may encounter; God'spower within me helps eliminate fear.
* The miracle-working power of God is manifestingharmony, guidance, freedom, happiness, peace,prosperity and order in my life.
* God is life, health, perfect action, strength and vitality. Iam created in the image and likeness of God.
* I have faith that God is responding to my every prayer.
Matthew 7:7–8
Ask and it will be given to you; search and you will find,knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyonewho asks receives and everyone who searches finds, andfor everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
Fear
Fear, at the root of so many of our other emotions,overwhelms and confounds. Is fear: Forget EverythingAnd Run? Or is it: Face Everything And Recover? Thechoice is mine and yours.
Help me, Oh Father/Mother of us all, to choose thelatter. Help me to understand when I am afraid, troubledby circumstances that are beyond me, powerless. Then,aware of my emotional state, let me accept it withoutjudgment. I am human and fear is part of life and at thismoment I am afraid. Let me accept this understandingthat in awareness and acceptance I can move on to positive,bold, and love-filled action.
I cast out the fear in the name and power of the God ofmy present understanding or confusion. And so it is so.
Thank You for strength, for the peace that is nowwashing over me with abundance and assurance. And, Igo on. I face everything and recover. I celebrate a life ofco-partnership and co-creation; a life walking with mysource of all peace, comfort, strength and joy.
Forever and ever. World without end.
Amen.
Today's Affirmations:
* I release feelings of fear. I give no power to thoughts ofapprehension or worry.
* Regardless of appearances, I have faith in the power ofGod within to heal me on every level of my being.
* The guiding light of the Holy Spirit brightens my way.
* I allow true understanding to have dominion overfeelings.
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall Ifear?
Healing
Oh Father, Mother God, thank You for this reality ofmy humanity, my brokenness, my limitations. Heal me,strengthen me. Bless each person at whom I have raged,reacted, or behaved inappropriately. I am sorry. Help meto forgive myself. Help me re-center myself in You andknow your peace.
I am exhausted and confused. Yet, when I reflect andrest, I know that I must care for myself before I can carefor another. In caring for myself, I am preparing to betterlove and serve my care recipient—and others.
I pledge to "love my neighbor as myself." Today, tomorrowand always.
Oh source of every good and perfect gift, when I feeltired, afraid, overwhelmed, resentful or just out of sorts,please take me in your mighty arms and grant me willingnessto surrender. Allow me to let go gently, to receiveabundantly.
Lord, I surrender myself, my problems, my loved onesand my future into your hands and I trust in Thee. I rememberwith thanksgiving that You are infinite wisdom,infinite power, infinite strength.... and I claim with unwaveringfaith these resources for myself.
Help me to let go. Help me to let You, God, take charge.
Today's Affirmations:
* I am free. I am unlimited. There are no chains that bindme.
* I am master of my thoughts, feelings and actions.
* I am unhurried and unworried. I am at peace.
* I let go and let God manifest in my life as new adventure,unexpected pleasures and unlimited potential.
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and Ishall be saved, for You are my praise.
Renewal
Oh Lord, thank You. When the pressures, the fears,the distractions of this worldly, material life becometoo much for me, I can stop, take a few very focusedbreaths, claim my spiritual being and begin my day allover in partnership with You, oh precious and ever-presentGod.
I hear You call, "Be still and know that I am God!" Ineed to hear that message again and again: "Be still andknow that I am God."
Yes, You are God and every time I forget, I get intosuch difficulties physically, emotionally and spiritually.Thus, at this very moment with joy, gratitude, and happinessI begin my day anew.
Amen and Amen.
Today's Affirmations:
* I give thanks for each opportunity to create growth andachievement.
* I allow the spirit of God to nurture my inner self.
* I have all the wealth of the universe available to me.
* The power of God is at work in me and through me.
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformedby the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discernwhat is the will of God, what is good and acceptableand perfect.