Saturday, March 13, 2010

Highest Good

All things work together for good.

Looking back, it is sometimes easy to see how events have worked together for good. In the midst of a challenge, however, it can be more difficult to see. When in doubt, I remember that Joseph was put in prison and Daniel was cast into the den with lions. Throughout these trials, they were protected and a new good was revealed for them.

With faith in God, I trust that my highest good is arising from the situation at hand, no matter what the outward appearance. Focused on this truth, I open to divine direction. One moment leads to the next; each step deepens my understanding. Releasing any fear or judgment, I know that all things work together for the highest good of all.

Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid! ... Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good."--Genesis 50:19, 20

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Saturday, March 13, 2010 – My Best

"God does not judge us by the multitude of works we perform, but how well we do the work that is ours to do. The happiness of too many days is often destroyed by trying to accomplish too much in one day. We would do well to follow a common rule for our daily lives -- DO LESS, AND DO IT BETTER."

~Dale Turner

Today's Affirmation

I am committed to excellence in everything I do.

Today's Meditation

Dear God,

It has been a long day,

filled with decisions and projects.

Not everything has gone as I had planned;

still, I end the day with satisfaction and filled with peace.

Thank You for guiding me and helping me focus

on the work that is mine to do.

Now, I leave my labor for a time and rest in You.

Thank You, God!

Amen

Friday, March 12, 2010

Let Go, Let God

I let go of expectations and let God renew my life.

Sometimes when a family member is late arriving home or something unexpected happens in my life, I erroneously imagine a worrisome outcome. As soon as I am aware of my thoughts, I wake up to faith and remember God is present with and within me and my loved ones. All is well.

With my focus on the presence of God, I recover my sense of calm and balance. I clear my thoughts of everything except God, and I pray. As I relinquish control and settle into faith and love, I am restored to peace and joy. Faith fills my soul. I feel lighter and my heart is uplifted. I see my loved ones safe and whole. I release any worry and let God restore my inner peace.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.--Romans 15:13

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Friday, March 12, 2010 – Opportunity

"When was the last time you embraced a situation that you didn't like? Did you complain through the entire experience or did you run away from the situation altogether? If you did either, you missed a wonderful opportunity to be something that you've never been before. And who knows? It just might have been that one thing that you had been wishing for."

~Les Brown

Today's Affirmation

I use each opportunity life presents to grow.

Today's Meditation

Dear God,

Help me stay focused on You no matter what appears to be happening around me.

Each moment of every day contains the potential for a blessing.

I am grateful for the opportunities to rise up in every way.

With an open mind and a happy heart, I bless the world.

Thank You, God

Amen