ARCHIVES 2020
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ARCHIVES 2020
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“Autumn is the eternal corrective. It is ripeness, color, and a time of completion; but it is also breadth, depth, and distance. What person can stand with Autumn on a hilltop and fail to see the span of the world and the substance of the rolling hills that reach to the far horizon?” – Hal Borland, This Hill, This Country
Affirmative Prayer: “I celebrate the fall equinox and join in the rhythm, beauty, and grace of the natural world, honoring the fullness of my being in its never-ending circle of life expression. I stand in reverence and awe of this amazing life that I am privileged to inhabit. I’m grounded in this place, this moment, and look to the horizon that beckons and inspires. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
“’Peace’ is both an inner journey toward a disarmed heart and a public journey toward a disarmed world. This difficult but beautiful journey gives infinite meaning and fulfillment to life. We become a gift for the whole human race.” - John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace Affirmative Prayer: “Infinite Presence, I join with my fellow world citizens today in embracing the UN idea of ‘Shaping Peace Together.’ I celebrate this day by releasing one turbulent view that I’ve held too long, and by sharing compassion, kindness, and hope with those in my orbit. Let there be peace, and let it begin with me. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.”– Rev. Scott “God created (evolved) the world in the beginning and declared that ‘it was good.’ Being good, the Universe must inevitably be complete, harmonious and perfect so that instead of pleading for good, our prayer becomes the realization of the omnipresence of good.” – Joel Goldsmith, The Infinite Way
Affirmative Prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I see goodness everywhere I look. This is a day that the Lord has made, and everyone in this divine arena is filled with the substance and love of pure Spirit. I live today day in this truth, this divine energy. The love of God is made visible in my thoughts, desires, and action. Thank you, Infinite Creator. Amen.” – Rev. Scott ON THE PASSING OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG
“Women's rights are an essential part of overall human rights, trained on equal dignity and the ability to live in freedom that all people should enjoy." – Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Justice Ginsburg embodied justice, brilliance, and goodness. She became an icon, inspiring people around the world with her tenacity, towering intellect, and devotion to the American promise of equality and opportunity for all." – Nancy Pelosi Affirmative Prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I hold dear the justice, brilliance, and goodness of your trusted angel, Justice Ginsburg. May these qualities and this life be a pattern for my soul purpose and for my living. Thank you, God, for this divine expression. Amen.”– Rev. Scott “There are two major tasks to human life. The first is to build a strong "container" or identity; the second is to find the contents that the container is meant to hold.” – Richard Rohr, Falling Upward
Affirmative Prayer: “Today, I am becoming clear about who I am and what is important in my life. I discern the meaning of my ‘I Am-ness,’ awakening to the qualities of God in my body, soul, and experiences. With purpose and gratitude, I am carrying out the Divine’s intention for my life. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” - Rev. Scott “Behind our visible life, there is a God force, a divine impulse that yearns to express more, to do and be more. It wants to pour the qualities of Itself into our livingness.” – Rev. Scott, Living Abundantly
Affirmative Prayer: “Today, I follow a dynamic, inspired force that is in the center of my being. Pure, divine energy. I am sourced by this creative spirit and I fashion the goodness of God into my conditions, my relationships, my service. I live abundantly, give generously, and manifest the love of Infinite Presence in every corner of my life. Thank you, God, forever.” – Rev. Scott “In one atom are found all the elements of the earth; in one motion of the mind are found the laws of existence; in one drop of water are found the secrets of the oceans; in one expression of you are found all the facets of life.”
– Kahlil Gibran Affirmative Prayer: “Infinite Presence, I give thanks for the pattern of wholeness at the center of my being. I live today with a sense of divine promise, and I recognize this potential and goodness in everyone I meet. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.”– Rev. Scott “Our steps are made firm by God, who delights in our way. Though we may stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Divine holds us by the hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24
Affirmative Prayer: “Infinite Presence, I move through my days with confidence and purpose. I know that I am never alone, that I am guided and blessed on my journey. I give thanks for the beauty and brilliance that lights my way. In the name of all that is holy, amen.” – Rev. Scott “When I was in the seminary, finances were very tight for my teen-age daughter and me. Well, not just tight, we were practically starving, and my daughter was rightfully quite upset about our situation. But I told her to have faith, that God is so great, and will provide for us. And I would pray about it and have these heart-felt talks with God, saying, ‘Okay, God. I'm doing what you wanted. I’m doing what you asked of me, and I need you to come through for us.’ One day, a clerk from the local grocery store called and said we had just won a gift certificate for a hundred dollars of groceries. I was elated, and ran into the next room, shouting to my daughter, ‘You see? God has provided. God is so great!’ My daughter looked at me and deadpanned, ‘Great, nothing. I stood down there at that grocery store all afternoon filling out a hundred entry forms for their contest!’ We never know how blessings will come to us.” – Edwene Gaines
“Affirmative Prayer: Infinite Presence, I celebrate the spiritual greatness at the heart of all life and of my own being. I give thanks that the great Source of all good is providing all I need to feel whole and cared for. I accept the blessings of Infinite Love, coming from all directions. Thank you, Infinite Presence. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “There is a Tibetan saying: 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter the difficulties, how painful the experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.” – the Dalai Lama
“Ceaseless prayer for people threatened by wildfires, and for the women and men fighting the fires. May our brothers and sisters be safe and have the resources and capability to take care of themselves and others. May the responders who are running to the fire be well equipped and protected. May all feel the strength, hope, and love of God. Thank you, Infinite Presence. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.” – John O’Donohue
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today, I lighten up. I release one attachment, one judgment, one expected outcome. I move with the current of an unlimited, gracious stream of life. All is well; all is Divine. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” - Thomas Friedman, Thank You for Being Late
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I seek to understand, rather than be understood. To hear, rather than just listen. I am in the life of my brothers and sisters. We abide in the life of pure Spirit. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “In Colorado, as in other states, we are experiencing wildfires, and we pray for all who are affected by them, and for the men and women responding to the fires. Three days ago, it was 95 degrees. Then the temperature dropped 60 degrees and we woke up to snow yesterday morning. This is an amazing planet we call our home.” – Scott Awbrey
Prayer of Life-Light: “Invisible life that sustains all, I awaken to every waft of air. The air is life, greening, and blossoming. The waters flow with life. The sun is lit with life. The moon is rekindled by the sun. The stars shine, radiating with life-light. All creation is gifted with the ecstasy of God's light.” - St. Hildegard of Bingen “Every religious tradition teaches that the ultimate expression of spirituality is action in the world. A deep reverence for life, love of nature's beauty, and a sense of an intimate connection with the cosmos leads to a commitment to work for environmental and social justice.” - Peter Morales
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I take to heart the qualities of a Divine Presence made real in the world. Love, compassion, and fairness give wings to my feet and inspire me to be a force for good in my community and in the world. And so it is. Amen” – Rev. Scott “An Hasidic rabbi told his people that if they studied the Torah, it would put scripture on their hearts. One of them asked, ‘Why on our hearts, and not in them?’ The rabbi answered, ‘Only God can put scripture inside, but reading sacred text can put it on your heart, and then when your hearts break, the holy words fall inside.’”
– Anne Lamott, Plan B. Further Thoughts on Faith Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I am open to inspiration, comfort, and guidance. I court the presence of God, thankful that this holy affair is my shelter and my strength. Thank you, Infinite Spirit, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I am energetically present with those in my orbit, mindful of their touch upon my life, and my touch upon theirs. Thank you, God, for this blessing, to feel connected, engaged, and at one with by brothers and sisters. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Forgiveness has deeper rewards than excusing someone for how they hurt us. The deeper healing comes in exchanging our resentments for inner freedom. At last, the wound, even if never acknowledged by the other person, can heal, and our life continues.” – Mark Nepo,The Book of Awakening
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I let go of the resentment that has kept me imprisoned. I forgive, not condone. I rise above the hostility, and regain the lightness that was dimmed by my unforgiveness. I live in joy, as the Divine has intended. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott Charlie Brown is standing on the pitcher's mound when Lucy approaches and says, "I'm sorry I missed that easy fly. I thought I had it, but suddenly I remembered all the other times I had missed. The past just got in my eyes."
- Charles Schulz Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, I’m so glad to know that the past is not my potential, that I live and move in the eternal present, and my possibilities are infinite. Great blessings abound in my life and in the lives of everyone I touch. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” - Saint Francis
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I do what I have to do so I can do what I want to do. No resistance, no belaboring the task. In my doing-ness I am fully present, engaged in this moment of creation and completion. I know that all things are working together for my good. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Isn’t it beautiful to catch someone dozing, not quite all the way out, but hovering in that Great In-between? The head nods. The neck reasserts itself momentarily, stiffens, then the head nods victoriously. We who are seated round the room observe the napper’s happy departure. We’re secretly glad that somebody’s just left the room without ever needing to excuse themselves. We’ve just been taught the comfortable lesson of true friendship: You don’t have to be sentient in order to be loved. True caring is watching someone nap.” – Evan Hodkins
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, I’m so glad to be with my companions in all kinds of settings. Like the divine promise, ‘I am with you always,’ I get to be in beautiful relationships through thick and thin. How good it is to love so completely. To know that we are never alone. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” - Stephen Covey
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, how good it is to know that I am at cause in my life. By my thinking, energy, heart tone, and beliefs, I establish the general course of my living. Today I choose love, peace, non-resistance, compassion, and generosity. And I see my world filled with grace, joy, and laughter. Life is good, all the time. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott The mother of a six-year-old girl invited some people to dinner. That evening, at the table, the mom asked her daughter to say grace. "I don't know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mom suggested. The daughter thought for a moment, bowed her head and said, "Lord, why in the hell did I invite these people to dinner?"
Affirmative prayer: “I bow my head and recognize God as the presence of all that is. I feel this loving energy within me, and in this awareness, I see the situations, people, and opportunities in my life as divine expressions. I know that all is well. Thank you, Infinite Presence, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “When you have reached the hilltop and are deciding on next steps, seek your purpose. Purpose crosses disciplines. Purpose is an essential element of you. It is the reason you are on the planet. Your very existence is wrapped up in the things you are here to fulfill.” - Chadwick Boseman, Howard University Commencement Address
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today my high purpose is revealed, or made more clear. I center down into its meaning, and allow the light behind it to shine on the people and dimensions in my life. ‘I have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this.’ Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “False imagination teaches that black and white are different and are to be discriminated; but they are only aspects of the same thing. In essence, things are not two, but one.” – the Buddha
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I hold all my brothers and sisters as one. I celebrate diversity, knowing that people of all faiths, race, and sexual orientation are held in love by the Beloved. I cherish all the fragrances of the rose. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott “Although I am a loner in my daily life, my belonging to the invisible community of those who strive for truth, beauty, and justice has prevented me from feelings of isolation.” – Albert Einstein
Affirmative prayer: “Infinite Presence, today I bring alive in my consciousness and in my life the spiritual qualities of truth, beauty, and justice. All day long, I affirm this way of being for myself and everyone. We were made in the image of the Divine. We were made for greatness. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott |
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