ARCHIVES 2020
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“We each have the human capacity and the spiritual wherewithal to allow the coming year to be a truly blessed and joyous time. A time of healing, renewal, and love made visible. We can be more faithfully prayed up, affirming our connection with the Divine and with each other. This year we can be more generous, kind, and light-hearted. More centered on the things of this life that reflect our deepest heart and our most noble intentions. Every day this year, no matter the circumstances, we can choose to feel blessed and to be a blessing for others.” – Scott Awbrey
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I center myself in Divine Love and recognize this true Being in everyone. I am so grateful for the joy of being alive. Thank you for every day, made new. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “The highest essence of your life is your relationship with the Source of Goodness who never ceases to sing love songs to your soul. That you find meaning, purpose, and vitality in what you do daily. That you treasure your loved ones and let them know how dear they are to you. That you make choices and decisions that reflect your truest self. That you carry peace within yourself and encourage it to slip into the hearts of others, so our planet becomes a place where violence, division, and war are no more.” – Joyce Rupp, Out of the Ordinary
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I thrill at the truth of my being and I carry this loving, energetic vibration into 2021. I am here, in this life, by divine appointment and I bring a centered heart and inspired blessings to my family, friends, and all human souls. Thank you, God, for this day. Thank you for every day, made new. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “It is not danger that comes when defenses are laid down. It is safety, peace, joy. It is God.” – A Course in Miracles
Affirmative prayer: “Today, I am not poised to defend or take up arms. My demeanor is tranquil, joyful, and inclusive. I abide in a state of connection and generosity. All day today, my awareness of how good life is, is just beneath the surface of my living. Thank you, God, forever.” – Rev. Scott “When you feel the stirrings of the Divine, look for ways to act on that experience -- parenting, teaching, volunteering, any creative work. Heed the call: ‘Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water; after enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.’" – Caroline Myss, Sacred Contracts
Affirmative prayer: “Today I answer the call to be fully engaged in my life and to be a beneficial presence in the lives of others. I give thanks for the depth and goodness of our shared creation, and for the beautiful joy of pure aliveness. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott To Divine Life we must cling. In that Current we bust bathe. In that energizing Center we are all made one, despite the surface differences of our forms and cultures.” - Thomas Kelly, A Testament of Devotion
Affirmative prayer: “Today I steep myself in the love of God, giving thanks that I am made in the image of the Divine, that all living souls share in the universal qualities of Spirit. All is well. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Little by little, you will turn into the whole sweet, amorous universe. Love will surely burst you wide open into an unfettered, booming new galaxy.” - Rumi
Affirmative prayer: “I affirm the love, beauty, and wholeness of the Infinite in my being, in my doingness, and in all human souls. I live today in the energy and grace of a loving Spirit, and an empowering Universe. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Given the perilous nature of the present moment, is all the more reason to have a truly deep Christmas. And, that all starts by making ourselves into a manger. Christmas is that point in time when the Light of Heaven contradicts the chaos of Earth. Therefore, let us ferociously contradict the Earth as never before by not merely celebrating Christmas, but by becoming it. The nativity of Christ is the story of God wanting to get inside humanity. Jesus is the prototype for that experiment. Let us avail ourselves accordingly and be the embodiment of God every single day of our worldly lives. Let us, from this moment forward, and without the slightest hesitation, Be Christmas.” – Evan Hodkins
“There is a child in each of us waiting to be born again. It is to those looking for life that the figure of the Christ, a child, beckons. Christmas is for those who refuse to give up and grow old, for those to whom life comes newly and with purpose each and every day, for those who can let yesterday go so that life can be full of new possibility always.” – Joan Chittister, In Search for Belief
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I remember that there is a Christ light in me, in all people. I affirm that the goodness of this holy Presence, all the love in the Universe, is the vivid reality of my life, and I give it away. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Science does not divorce us from divinity. On the contrary, the discoveries of science enable us to recognize in the universe a reflection of our own inward nature. We are God's ears, eyes, and thinking. We are God's word."
– Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth Affirmative prayer: “Today, I’m thankful for the recognition of Infinite Presence in my life, as my life, and for the evidence of God’s touch on my relationships, my physical life, moments of play and work. I am of high service, being about the lightness and lifework of the Infinite. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “The soul feeds on the details of life, on its variety and its quirks. So nothing is more suitable for care of the soul than family, because the experience of family includes so much of the particulars of life.” – Thomas Moore, Care of the Soul
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I pay special attention to my family, thankful for the blessings of these dear people in my life. I widen the breadth of family to embrace cherished friends, and I bless others who are in my orbit with heartfelt gestures of appreciation, encouragement, and nourishment. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott Winter Solstice, and the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, the closest that the two planets have been aligned since 1226.
"Winter solstice gives birth to a verdant future, a time of withdrawal that produces something joyful, like a monarch butterfly extracting itself from its cocoon, bursting forth into unexpected glory." — Gary Zukav Affirmative prayer: “I am grateful for the magic of this day, this season. I am paradoxically blessed by the brightness of two stars, two lights merging, on the longest night of the year. How good to know that, even in dark times, the Universe has a sparkle, and always offers illumination and guidance. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “To be or not to be.” - Shakespeare “To be is to do." - Socrates. "To do is to
be." - Sartre. "Scoo be do be do." - Sinatra. Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I embrace the dimensions of my life. I rest in the peace of pure beingness. I work with purpose and serve others as love made visible. And I sing, dance, and play on the grand stage of this thing called life. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Becoming isn't about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. It is a forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn't end.” – Michelle Obama, Becoming
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I open to my best self. In consciousness, I glimpse a high vision for my life and accept it as truth. This holy encounter with my God-instilled potential is the out-picturing of a divine pattern at the center of my being. Thank you, Infinite Presence. Amen.” – Rev. Scott The 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery, was adopted into the US Constitution on this date in 1865.
“With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive to bind up the nation's wounds.” - Abraham Lincoln, March 4, 1865, Second Inaugural Address Affirmative prayer: “Today I see racial injustice as contrary to the underlying truth of pure Spirit, that we are all one, embraced in love and held in integrity by the Divine. Today, I see as God sees. Thank you, Infinite Presence. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “I believe that God gives us our soul, our deepest identity, our true self, our unique blueprint, at our own "immaculate conception." Our unique little bit of heaven is installed by the Manufacturer within the product, at the beginning! We are to discover it, choose it, and to live our own destiny to the full.” – Richard Rohr
Affirmative prayer: "Today, I release small ideas about myself, about others, and about this thing called life. I align my heart with the heart of the Infinite, and I answer the call to be about a higher order of living. My destiny, the invitation of life, the will of God is to live large in a way that is uniquely mine to do. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” - Rev. Scott “Our higher potential is accessed through the heart. There is nothing we cannot heal or transform in our lives if we will access that greater power of love which links us to one another and to the very Source of life itself.” – Roger Teel
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I clear away that which obstructs my perception of wholeness, and I tap into the wellspring of love at the center of my being. This love – this divine energy – is the true source of and purpose of my life. From this sweet spot, I give and I receive. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Everything that makes up the Universe is energy in varying wavelengths, vibrating at different frequencies, which means that nothing exists in isolation. There is no separation between things.” – Sue Morter, The Energy Codes
Affirmative prayer: “Today, in my stillness and in my interactions, I sense my Oneness with all living souls. As I release boundaries, battle lines fade. In an all-embracing field of unity, I meet the Beloved in others and my life becomes vast, and steeped in grace. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “I have had dreams, and I've had nightmares. I overcame the nightmares because of my dreams.” – Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine, 1955; known as the “benefactor of humankind.”
Affirmative prayer: “Today, I give thanks for the good work of medical personnel and scientists who advance life by their dedication, skills, and great effort. I’m grateful for the miracle that we shall witness, to awaken from a pandemic nightmare by the realized dreams of devoted servants. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Love. It is the reason there is something instead of nothing. It is from the soil of love that all of existence blossoms into being. Love is why we are here.”
– A. Helwa, Secrets of Divine Love Affirmative prayer: “Divine Love, through me, blesses and multiplies all that I have, all that I give, all that I receive, and all that I am. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott, from a Unity prayer blessing “Focus on the essence of the dream you seek to manifest. What is the spirit beneath the things you desire? What feelings, what experiences are you really hoping to achieve? What is it that you really want?”
– Todd Michael, The Twelve Conditions of a Miracle Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I become still, go within, and touch the hem of the garment. I feel the essence of a cherished dream that I’ve long held. I allow a deep desire to speak to me in terms of virtues. I pray for the qualities of the thing, the relationship, the achievement that I desire. I feel the goodness of the manifestation, now. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “The holy time of Hanukkah. In lighting a candle, we recognize the divine spark in every soul.”
Affirmative prayer: “Today I light a candle and make way for miracles, witnessing the light that does not grow faint in tough times. With faith and dedication, I see the light of wholeness in every person, in all things. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “The Greek word for happiness is makarios, which describes a person who receives good fortune. The Greek word for joy is chairo, which means, "good mood of the soul."– Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection
Affirmative prayer: “Today, I welcome that which brings happiness into my life: the pleasure of being with others, the satisfaction that comes with success, and the appreciation of beauty all about me. Not a bad way to be on the planet, having an awareness of how good life is. And I go deeper, still, into my heart, into the elegance of the life and presence of pure Spirit. And there is joy. My soul is content. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott Branch Rickey, manager of baseball’s Brooklyn Dodgers, died on this date in 1965. He broke Major League Baseball's color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson.
“Someday I'm going to have to stand before God, and if He asks me why I didn't let Jackie Robinson play ball, I don't think saying, 'Because of the color of his skin,' would be a good enough answer.” - Branch Rickey Affirmative prayer: "Infinite Presence, today I honor the goodness, dignity, and spiritual essence of each person. I release the illusion of separation that has hindered my Spirit-called way of being, and I celebrate the fullness of the life I share with all. Thank you, God, forever. Amen." - Rev. Scott “There is a hidden genius in each person, which we each give expression to through commitment, discipline, enthusiasm, and passion.” – Eric Butterworth, The Creative Life
Affirmative prayer: "Today, I recognize the spiritual instinct in myself, my companions, and in everyone. We are each a point of light in the mind of God, a point of love in the heart of God. Wherever we are, wherever I am, God is. Amen.”– Rev. Scott “Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pain. It is Spirit's megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”
– C.S. Lewis Affirmative prayer: "Today, I let myself feel my pain. I bring it to light and accept the gift of its message, making way for healing, reconciliation, and peace. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott |
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