September 29, 2007 & Faith In The Good

"There is no such thing as a lack of faith. We all have plenty of faith, it's just that we have faith in the wrong things. We have faith in what can't be done rather than what can be done. We have faith in lack rather than abundance but there is no lack of faith. Faith is a law." - Dr. Eric Butterworth
Let's affirm the direction of our faith:

I know and accept that "my faith has made me whole" ...and so I am directing my faith towards the Good, God ... in relation to all things that concern me. My faith is directed towards Perfect Health ... and I accept Perfect Health. My faith is directed towards Financial Abundance ... and I accept financial abundance. I know and accept that whatever I have faith in ... I can expect to see made visible in my experience. I consciously remain steadfast in my faith in the Good ... and more Good than I have ever experienced before ... a greater and greater Good is mine now. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

September 28, 2007 - Faithful Persistence

When I decided I would have an event in Hollywood, I booked a facility through a leasing agent and thought that it was done ... but, as we know, "life is subject to change without notice" ... and the agent called and told me that there were problems with the building and all events had been cancelled ... this was after much publicity had been distributed. I asked the agent to find a new location but he didn't have any success ... so, I decided to treat for the right facility and started making telephone calls ... and found a suitable facility, the Ford Theatre, in Hollywood. But ... that too became stalled and there was doubt that I would be approved ... but with treatment and persistence ... and applied faith ... it is now confirmed and all is well. The following is an example of one of the treatments that come to mind for persistence:

Knowing that All Is Mind, I know and understand that my mind connects to Infinite Intelligence through my definite decisions. As I remain firm in my decision and am convinced that only Good is in my intention ... I can affirm and know, without doubting ... that God is working with me to do and to have that which I have decided to do or to have. I know, without doubting, that ...that which I am seeking is seeking me ... I am firmly grounded in this Principle ... I understand, I know it ... and I have a persistent faith in applying it to the conditions in my life. I see my success knowing that the Infinite sees with me, as me and for me ... that which goes deep within my consciousness. I enjoy the awareness of success ... and I witness the demonstration of it ... now. And so it is.

Keep the faith!

Rev. Bates

September 26-27, 2007 & All Is Good

Yesterday I received one of the largest number of prayer requests that I have received in a while, and I was so busy responding to them that I actually forgot to post to this blog ... so today, I am posting a treatment from the great teacher, Louise Hay, that I would like to share with all of you:

In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole, and complete. I support myself, and life supports me. I see evidence of The Law working all around me and in every area of my life. I reinforce that which I learn in joyous ways. My day begins with gratitude and joy. I look forward with enthusiasm to the adventures of the day, knowing that in my life, "All Is Good." I love who I am and all that I do. I am the living, loving, joyous expression of life. All is well in my world.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

September 25, 2007 & Always Happy

Happiness is something that reaches our soul for it is evidence that we are connected with God, with gratitude and with a healthy self-confidence. Happiness, like all other states of mind, is a choice. We can choose to be happy ... or not ... but we must always remember that anything that contradicts Happiness takes us out of Principle, for it is normal and natural that we be so. Let's choose happiness together:

I rejoice and give thanks for the happiness that I have experienced today, and I know this happiness comes from knowing that I am One with God, One with the Good. I choose to be happy, always ... I am always happy and this is the Truth ... anything that appears to shadow my happiness does not belong to me and as I consciously choose happiness ... the shadows disappear. I love the feeling of happiness as it energizes my thoughts and ideas and connects me in a greater way with Infinite Spirit. The spirit of happiness fills my mind today and always. I choose happiness now ... and I am glad for it. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

September 24, 2007 & Good Times

Dr. O. C. Smith used to caution his students and congregation from being "as serious as bad breath." And this was very good information, as we must endeavor to always be aligned with the attributes of Spirit; love, light, happiness, harmony, joy and beauty. As we think of our life, we can feel the joy in knowing that there is a Power Greater than we are that is working along with us to do and to be that which creates expansion in our lives. We are never without help ... for whenever we are down to nothing, God is up to something ... and in this we can be sure. Let's know this together:

I rejoice and give thanks as I feel the joy of my spirit aligned with Infinite Spirit. I know that I am a part of God and that which I choose for myself ... God is choosing it with me. As I know and understand there is a unity to all things, I can accept that the Good that I seek, is awaiting my acceptance of it ... and I accept my Good today in greater measure than ever before ... and I accept it with a feeling of joy and love in my heart. I am accepting and expecting that my life is filled with good times and good things ... now. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

September 23, 2007 & Gratitude Now

I rejoice and give thanks that I realize and know that the Power that energizes the Universe is the Power that is within me. I am grateful that I have the energy and the enthusiasm to do that which I am to do. I know that I am always Divinely guided and directed to succeed in whatever I do. I accept success with gratitude now. I know that this day has been filled with one success after another and I know that it is my gratitude that attracts to me the success I have enjoyed. I give all credit to the Infinite Presence and Power of God working in my life. I know that successful ideas come to me from the One Mind, which is God, and I am grateful for these ideas and so much more. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates