Compassion

I keep my heart open wide in loving compassion toward all.

If someone in my family is hurt or distressed, I can effect a positive change by maintaining a healthy, understanding attitude. Sincere expressions of care and concern help support those I hold in prayer. Just as food and water restore the physical body, love and compassion help restore the spirit.

For my global family I pray continually, holding thoughts of loving-kindness and envisioning right outcomes for the world's conflicts. I see every person and animal surrounded by the light and love of God. I pray that peace, love and comfort are abundant in every life. I have faith that the living spirit of God within is restoring every being to wholeness in mind, body and spirit.

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.--Matthew 25:35

In Depth Awareness of Your Light

We each have a physical body, like the structure of the lighthouse. Our body is the vehicle that enables the perfection that we are to express in the world as it is meant to do. We have within us a pure, perfect and brilliant light, which is our Spirit. In Unity we call this light the Christ, or the spark of divinity. The light that is our essence is unchanging and knows only and always to shine in all directions. We also have a soul, which is the sum total of our memories, beliefs, thoughts and emotions. The soul is like the glass around the light. As we go through life, we experience hurtful things that make the “glass” dingier and darker. People write messages in our glass like “Not Worthy” and as the light shines out through that belief, it projects unworthiness.

Direction and Awareness

I rest in the awareness of God, and I am guided in right ways.

 

If I am facing a crossroads in my life, or an important decision, or if I simply want a greater sense of divine direction, I affirm the invocation as taught by Jesus, "Your will be done."
This simple affirmation helps me turn within and reaffirm my faith in God. It allows me to release my fears and invite divine direction. My task is to get myself--including any negative thoughts, fears or concerns--out of the way and allow the presence of God to guide me. When I trust in the Presence within me and follow its lead, I am blessed in countless ways. I have confidence that the path I am following is leading me to opportunities for peace, joy and freedom. What a blessing it is to relax and trust in God.

Gentleness

With a gentle spirit, I care for myself and others.

 

When I hold a newborn baby, I am gentle and caring. This new life is fragile and should be lovingly cared for. The same principle applies to myself and to others.
Today I focus on being gentle and kind. I am mindful of words and behaviors that might be rude or critical. In my interactions with others, I speak lovingly and quietly. I treat others with dignity and respect. 

I am gentle with myself also. I slow my pace and take time to breathe. I walk with an ease of spirit and an awareness of God. I release worry or anxiety and see myself in a positive way. As I am gentle with myself and others, I find that my thoughts are peaceful and my life flows smoothly.

To speak evil of no one … to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone.--Titus 3:2

Circulate

I give and receive in absolute faith.

The divine law of giving and receiving is as natural as gravity. I don't question why my feet stay firmly planted on the ground. I simply trust in gravity, for I know it works.

The same holds true concerning giving and receiving. It is in giving that I receive. My life is open to the flow of divine blessings, and in that flow, I am able to give even more. I give unreservedly.

I recognize God as the Source of my supply. As I have freely received from the continuous flow of divine love and substance, I also freely give and keep the blessings circulating.

I am filled with a giving and grateful spirit, knowing that my positive prayers and actions will bless others as well as myself.

The measure you give will be the measure you get, and still more will be given you.--Mark 4:24

Life

     

I am whole. I am full of life.

At certain points in my life, I might feel overwhelmed and believe there are no answers to my problems. I may search frantically for solutions, and I may even lose hope. In those times, I bear in mind that I am one with Spirit. I am whole and have all I need, at this very moment. Through reflection upon this truth, I connect deeply with Spirit. I ask for direction and wait for guidance. I then take action and do what I am called to do.

My connection with the Divine helps me make loving and compassionate decisions. I am able to see new possibilities that honor me and others in my life. I am filled with hope. I celebrate today's blessings and look forward to the gifts of tomorrow.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.--Proverbs 13:12

World Peace

I live in peace with all humankind.

To watch the news, it may seem the world is consumed by chaos. What can I do to make a difference?

The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi suggests that we "not so much seek … to be understood, as to understand." I open to greater understanding in my life, and I pray for world leaders to find and understand what binds us together rather than what tears us apart.

Through prayer and meditation, I find peace in my own heart. Peace begins with me. As I feel peaceful, I generate an energy of peace. Where there was stress, there is now calm. I know the Truth: All people are my brothers and sisters, and we can live in peace.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled.--John 14:27

Joy

One with God and all life, I radiate pure joy!

The expression of joy is often contagious. A genuine smile or an honest burst of laughter can inspire joy within the hearts of everyone nearby.

Joy is one of the great rewards of my connection with God, with others and with all life. As I give in joy, I receive joyously. When I share a tender moment with another, watch an inspiring movie, or simply think about the people I love, joy often arises.

Turning within, I discover the great joy of God's gentle presence and the simple pleasure of being one with God. My time in the silence of prayer brings me a sense of soul satisfaction as joy wells up within me. Returning to the world around me, I radiate pure joy.

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us.--Psalm 67:1

Guidance

The answers I seek are found within.

When I read an instruction manual or guidebook, I learn what steps to take and the order in which to take them. Sometimes, however, there are no clear guidelines or guidebooks.

When I am challenged by my finances, a relationship or a major life decision, my judgment may be clouded by doubt or confusion. Yet I know the answers are available to me when I get worry and fear out of the way.

I go within and ask indwelling Spirit, "What is mine to do?" As I listen for the answer, I may receive it as an inner knowing or a quiet whisper. I know it is divine because it is uplifting and loving. The more I follow this guidance, the clearer the inner voice becomes. My faith and confidence grow as I rely on the guidance of Spirit.

Let us also be guided by the Spirit.--Galatians 5:25

Introspection

I look within and find truth.

In the business world, companies often take inventory, looking at their business practices that may or may not have worked. This is a learning tool to help them be more successful and make positive changes.

I can take inventory in my personal life as well. Envisioning what I want to accomplish and taking an honest look at my current practices, I find ways to be even more successful.

Do I pray? Do I tend to be self-critical? Am I carrying the burden of resentment? I look within and pray for guidance about the next steps I should take. The power of God within me is mighty. My personal inventory helps me use God's power to learn, grow and experience life more fully.

The power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine.--Ephesians 3:20

God's Love For You

I affirm the highest and best outcome for all.

My heart is filled with love as I pray for my family and friends and as I pray for those whose lives may be culturally different from my own. Whether I know someone personally or not, I am filled with compassion as I pray for anyone facing a difficult life situation.

Rather than focus my attention on external impressions, I center my prayers on the powerful presence of God within each person. I affirm that everyone has within them the goodness of God's love and the guidance of divine wisdom and good judgment.

I gratefully acknowledge that divine direction and support are available to everyone. I pray and affirm the highest and best outcome for all.

In our prayers for you we always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.--Colossians 1:3

Positive Actions

Today as you go about your day, let your actions be that of a positive nature. When you are out going about your day you are always being watched by others, that you may not even know. Let your actions be that is pleasing to God. Each and everyday we are faced with challenges that might cause us to respond negatively. Silence, will always have more of an impact, than being too vocal. Watch and observe before doing moving forward. Effective listening will only lead to an outcome that both parties can benefit from.

Self Empowerment

The Power of your mind can and will be used against you if you never feed it proper food. The weakness of your flesh will be your demise, if allow your eyes, and thoughts to cloud what you should stay away from. Keeping your eyes on the prize of life that God has for you, understand his gifts to you as well as his answers to your prayers. Sometime the answer is no, not because you do not deserve what you ask for, but for you to grow stronger, in life.

Reaching a Goal

I would rather stumble a thousand times attempting to reach a goal than to sit in a crowd In my weather-proof shroud A shriveled and self-satisfied soul. I would rather be doing and daring All of my error-filled days than watching, and waiting, and dying Smug in my perfect ways. I would rather wonder and blunder Stumbling blindly ahead than for safety's sake less I make a mistake be sure, be safe, be dead. Not trying will only cause you to wonder, what or where I would be if I had.

Right Motives

When so sowing a seed, sow that seed with good intentions. If you sow a seed and your motive is wrong, the seed you sowed will not grow, because the soil it is in will not have a great harvest. I make every attempt to sow my seeds daily and benefit when it is time.

Your Response

"You are most powerful when you are most silent. People never expect silence. They expect words, motion, defense, offense, back and forth. They expect to leap into the fray. They are ready, fists up, words hanging leaping from their mouths. Silence? No."

Daily Prayer

Dear heavenly father grant all prayer request today.

Your Own Belief System

One of the most important things you can learn is that other people don’t have to believe in you in order for your dreams to come to pass. Other people don’t set the limits for your life — you do. It’s not what others say about you that affects your life, but what you say and believe about yourself. In today’s verse, the apostle Paul is saying, “It doesn’t matter if other people don’t believe. Their unbelief is not going to keep me from believing in my dreams.” When God puts a promise in your heart, it’s not up to other people to bring it to pass, it’s up to you! You don’t need everyone to validate you. You have to follow the voice of God for yourself and allow Him to order your steps.

Today, know that God sees the hidden treasures inside of you. He wants to bring those treasures out and make your dreams reality. As you get rid of the old, defeated thoughts and replace them with what God says about you, you will remove the limits so you can live the abundant life God has in store for you!

Your Belief

Uplifted Spirits good morning every believer has been given a measure of faith. In order to see the promises of God come to pass in your life you have give your faith a voice. You must declare what God says about you in his word. Go out and have a day that is full of great energy, and fellow believers.

Before You Start Your Day!

Uplifted, Spirits, “STOP”, did you forget to ask your higher power to protect you as you go about your day, if not please take a moment and do so. Before we go out each day we should ask, pray, or meditate on positive things. You know all things we may come in contact with throughout our day, are not all good. There are some very bad demonic forces out to destroy as many folks as possible. The enemy does not want you to smile; the enemy does not want you to commune with other positive people with a pleasant positive energy. I encourage you to “Edify” or uplift yourself, and those in your inner circle, and remember smiles and hugs go a long day.

Don't Forget to.......Ask God!

Ask God for patience, Ask God for Wisdom, Ask God for your healing, Ask God for daily protection, Ask God for a mate, ask God to Heal your marriage, and Ask God for whatever you are lacking in life. When you ask God for anything, get ready he will give you the desires of your heart, just don’t ask selfishly…..Uplift, Uplift, and Uplift yourself with prayer.

Process

When faced with adversity, just know that we all should learn to process the elements of life without putting our emotions in it. Putting our emotions in a particular situation can really make things worse. Being able to listen, talk, and share about what happening can have a positive outcome. To my fellow “Uplifted Spirits” the word for today is “Process” re-evaluate your responses to others you meet.

Your Family

Bringing up a family should be an adventure, not an anxious discipline in which everybody is constantly graded for performance.

Have you had Dose of Reality Check Lately

Have you ever had a reality check in life that was so life changing you wanted to serve God. We all have had an experience like this. But the sad part about the reality after the shock and the fear of you losing your life, you lost your temporary desires to serve God. A near death experience will draw you to him, but you will lose if you continue to play with him. You see God never change only we do, so when it is time to stand before him, and God ask why “Have you given me some Time” your response is I don’t know Lord. Standing before God is just like standing before your earthly father, the only difference is your timeout punishment is more harder…..Wake up and stop playing.

Dominion Over Your Life Who Has Control

Dominion, who or what has Dominion over your life, oh! You know, but can you admit it where you really stand. It is easy to be a part of this wicked world, but are you ashamed that you have fallen from grace. Walking with God on the surface during the day, but by night you walk around with the spirit of darkness. Both worlds have coexisted for so long one will break through. You will either open your eyes in hell or will open them in heaven. We can’t serve to masters, there is no in between.

Your Battle Is Not Yours So How Will You Respond.

Edify, your enemy even if they curse you, let God get the victory from your silence. When you really want to see Gods power and learn to develop a silent tongue. Any man or woman can retaliate with vigor and anger, but it takes a strong one to stand his or her ground to walk away. The moral of this story is Anger, “No Power” silent response “Much Power”. What will you chose the next time you are challenged to respond, will God get the glory, or will Satan when your battle that day.

Speak Power

Implement speaking positive affirmations as you start your day today. Learn to speak positive over your life and the people that surround you. Continued prayer will keep you grounded and keep your journey a prosperous one. Daily meditation and early morning reading will help guide you. Protection, Protection, Protection.

Daily Cleansing

Purification of your mind is a task that may not be easy, but the end result of the cleaning is a great spiritual awakening. The key to keeping your mind clean and clear is making certain you maintain what you watch, listen, speak, and read. Until we have daily self-meditation of whom we are and where we stand with God or whatever your belief system is. Believe in something positive and greater than yourself.

Learn To Love

Learn to love yourself, learn to depend on yourself, Learn to love others without expectations. Learn to forgive for the Love you did not get from the last person you was in a relationship with. Love the fact that you have been released from something you had not clue on how to give. Learn to respect the unexpected even if you was rejected. Learn to pray for those who speaks against you, Learn to know that your place here on this earth is short lived so peace to you all.

Self Confidence

“Be confident. Too many days are wasted comparing ourselves to others and wishing to be something we aren’t. Everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses, and it is only when you accept everything you are — and aren’t — that you will truly succeed.” Don't be self-centered, but self-disciplined in all you do. Self-motivation, and no self-condemnation.

Rejection and Reflection

“Rejection doesn’t hurt, expectation does. Lying doesn’t kill, denial will. Forget doesn’t heal, forgiving does.” Reject someone you love, will hurt you later in life. Hold the truth of how you really feel, will make you sick on the inside. Denial of your mental state others can relate if you can only admit you need help.

Visiting The Sick....

Good morning family, today take moment and think do you know anyone that is currently in the hospital or is sick and you haven’t spoken to them in while, please reach out to them, it will bless them and yourself. You see those of you that know my story visits from love ones and friends were crucial for my recovery, and it uplifted my spirit. Until you have been sick and in the bed you will have no idea what is like to be down and unable to move. Stop procrastinating that you plan to visit someone and just do it.

Things to be Thankful For

Greetings and good evening my fellow “KINGS” and “QUEENS” today I pray you were “Uplifted” and not “Sifted” by Satan and his earthly associates. My prayer is that you allowed God to use you, and not the devil to fool you into believing that he was in control of your day and the Joy you should have had just with the ability being able to breath. Tonight as you close your eyes please continue to be thankful for what you have, be thankful for your family, be thankful for your health. In addition to the things to be thankful for be in prayer for your enemy’s, and ask God to give them peace. You see praying for your enemies, you will get victory in the end...Amen, Amen and Amen family.

Your Purpose in LIfe

Good morning family, life without purpose, is a life without substance. Do you know what your purpose is in life, if not stop and revaluate where you are and make certain that the path you are on is the correct one.  Daily meditation, with the focus on positive uplifting thoughts is one way to stay grounded on what you should be doing. Speak with self-assurance that you are confortable in your current place in life. If you have family, significant others, co-workers that have characteristics that you should not be around, make it a point and learn to permanently remove people with negative energy far away from you and your immediate family. If you are currently dealing with issues you can’t control and you need to seek help, don’t be afraid.  As you go about your day, when you speak to others try and learn to use your tongue to empower others and not destroy them.

Evening Thoughts to Ponder.....

Tonight as you began to think and ponder, be thankful you made it another day. Just know that when you close your eyes, the same God that protected you while you were awake is the same God that protects you while sleeping tonight. Always ask for understanding so that nothing should disturb you while your body rest and restore what it needs to allow you to function the next day…..Amen!

Appreciate yourself daily

Learn to appreciate and Love yourself. You are truly worthy of being loved, but you must believe in what you truly deserve. Your energy must remain positive, despite what it may appear to be. Your happiness is based on your own energy, never expect others to give you something they have no desire to give, based on how you feel……..The Author

Growing Stronger Through Change

So here are some attitudes you may need to adjust. Stop thinking like a victim, expecting others to rescue you, feel sorry for you or reduce your stress levels. Get behind the wheel of your own life! You're not helpless, and the situation is not hopeless. Then, stop deciding not to change. Instead of banging your head against the wall of reality, invest your efforts into changing what you can such as your attitude and your approach! It takes more energy to hang on to old habits and beliefs than to embrace new ones. Stop playing the new game by the old rules. When a car that's stuck in second gear keeps trying to do 100mph, guess what happens - meltdown! If you don't want to burn out, learn to change gears. When your life's seasons, assignments or relationships change, begin to adjust. Learn to play by the new rules, otherwise you'll keep losing. Stop trying to control the uncontrollable.

My Recovery, My Journey

Uplifted Spirits was what I needed in my life as well as so many others. After spending 2 months in the hospital from an auto accident that almost took my life, I needed my spirit to be Uplifted based on how I felt at the time. My life surely changed after my accident, but going home from the hospital reality set in for me. Change in life is inevitable, and to what extent no one knows the outcome for that change. During my accident I lost my left leg above the knee and my right leg snapped in 3 places. I do know my accident was supposed to happen, even though I did not like the outcome. I was so thankful for all the medical attention I received during my recovery. My spirit was, and still remains heavy but I know that my spirit needed to be part of other "Uplifted Spirits". So please take this never ending journey with me, and let's work together to continue to uplift ourselves, and anyone we come in contact with.