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Saturday, October 27, 2007

October 26-27, 2007 & God IS Enough

As I recognize the All-Presence and the All-Power of Infinite Spirit, I am aware of Its Infinite capacity to be infinitely individualized. And in this awareness, I know that I am One with It ... for I am part of Life and of God. I know and believe that the ultimate is to live and move and have my being consciously in this One-ness of Spirit. I accept for me and for all others that we are "in God" ... and that each and every one of us is awakening to this, the Highest Truth. God Is and this eternal, changeless Truth, held consistently and persistently in my mind is my constant help and guidance. I never lose my confidence or my self-assurance as I know that God it is that is always guiding and directing me to my highest and greatest Good. I am self-reliant for the Power of God is always working for me. I am never in need of any Good thing for all my needs are supplied by my knowing that "God Is enough for me!" And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Thursday, October 25, 2007

October 25, 2007 & Family

I have been spending the last few days with six members of my family; three sisters, a niece and two brother-in-laws. During this time I was thinking what would happen if we treated everyone as "family" ... would we be more accepting? ... more forgiving? ... more understanding? ... to others. Most of us feel a deeper connection with our family, but in Truth, we are all connected ... and if we fostered this deeper connection with all others as we do our family, I am certain many of us would treat others in our lives differently. Let's affirm our connection with one another:

Knowing that there is only One Life, I know that this Life permeates and sustains all the Life that Is. I know I share a deep connection with everyone as I know in Spirit, we are One with each other. I believe and accept responsibility for seeing those in my experiece as One with me. I share their same relationship with God ... and I know that we are unified in the Spirit. All created in the image and likeness of God ... therefore when I see my brother or sister, I am seeing God. I understand this relationship and I nurture and foster a deeper relationship with all people knowing that they are all my brothers and sisters ... born of the same Spirit as me. I know this is the Truth ... and I accept it as so. And so it is.


Keeep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

October 24, 2007 & Self Reliance

Knowing that we are created in the image and likeness of God, we are aware of our eternal Oneness with Infinite Intelligence. Our mind is in tune with the Infinite normally and naturally. There is never any need to stress our mind with effort or force, for this eternal Oneness is a direct channel without obstructions. We do not require a savior for we know that by our awareness of Oneness with the Power of God, we can save ourselves. There is no magic involved in our self reliance for God has created us with all the strength and wisdom necessary to overcome the world ... and this Truth never changes ... and for this we can be grateful. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

October 23, 2007 & From Fear to Faith

What we fear has not happened yet, but many people do not realize that fear attracts to us that which we fear. We can go back to the Book of Job in the Bible for an example; Job said, "that which I have greatly feared has come upon me" ... but, he could have said, "that which I have greatly loved has come upon me" ... if he had changed the direction of his thought. Let's direct our thoughts toward the Good:

Knowing that All Is Mind, I know and affirm that I am expressing Life, Love and Truth. I do not fear anyone or anything, for I know that as I direct my thoughts toward God, toward the Good ... Good is what I will experience. I radiate courage, confidence and power, for I know that God Is In The Midst Of Me ... and no matter what I may be experiencing at the moment, God Is right where I am. I move, in my mind, from fear to faith knowing that my faith will not be denied. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Monday, October 22, 2007

October 22, 2007 & Protection

With over a dozen fires burning tonight in California, I have received many requests for prayer-treatment. It is during times like these when we are confronted with something that seems so over-powering to us that we are called to truly realize what we believe ... and to also be willing to ask someone else to support us in prayer. Let us know the Truth for those who are being affected by these fires:

The Law of God is simple ... and can be summed up in three words: "I Am All" ... and besides me there is none other. And as we recognize this as the Truth, we can know that God Is Present with us ... that we are never without the Protection of the Infinite. I rejoice and give thanks for knowing that we are never forsaken by God, Infinite Spirit. That "God perfects that which concerneth me" ... and so I can trust that no matter what the appearance may be in this moment ... I can see beyond it to the Good ... knowing that what I ask in faith, without doubting, becomes the true reality for myself and for all those who accept this prayer in faith. I am blessed to know that the Infinite Embrace surrounds all those who are going through the experience of these fires in California ... and in this moment I can accept and know that their Good is unfolding in Divine Law and Order ... and that on the Un-Seen Side of Life, God is preparing a greater Good for all. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Sunday, October 21, 2007

October 21, 2007 & Present Moment

I am fully aware of my true nature now. I am spirit and I am free. I am an outlet for Creative Mind and I create the life that I desire to live. I am not subject to any experiences of my past no matter how good they may have been for I am greater than my past experiences. I do not live in the past, nor am I subconsciously influenced by it. My awareness today has all the power necessary to make my new experiences that which I want them to be. I release all past experiences both consciously and subconsciously now. Today I make my life that which I want my life to be. I am fully present in this moment ... this moment has my full attention. And it is in this moment that I receive all the Good that I desire. I live a fulfilled and joyous life ... and I am grateful that this is so. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates