November 22, 2007 & Meditation of Thankfulness

This meditation was written by Dr. Robert Bitzer, who was one of the greatest teachers of the Science of Mind. I have read it each year on Thanksgiving, 3-7 times to really get in the spirit of it ... I invite you to do so as well:

A MEDITATION OF THANKFULNESS by Robert Bitzer

I thank Thee, That Thou has made me in the image and likeness Of Thine own Divinity. That Thou has held me close to the heart of Thine Infinity. And warmed me with the presence of Thy Divine Love. I thank Thee, That Thou has breathed into me the courage To move ever forward That my faith is made perfect in works Fulfilling Thy Divine purpose. That Thy unlimited Power Fills me. I thank Thee, That Thy loving tenderness gives me a deep insight Into the lives of those around me. That compassion makes me see beyond their struggles That loving kindness helps me lift them Above their weakness and confusion And makes them strong. I thank Thee, That Thy goodness surrounds me That within me thou hast created the desire for Good. That Thou are revealed in my Infinite Self and In every person, every place and in everything I find Thee. I thank Thee.

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

August 24, 2007 & Hollywood Event

Today, I booked the facility for the Sunday, October 7th event in Hollywood. The title for this symposium is: "Fidelity, Family & Fame." I have a great fondness for Hollywood as my first exposure to the Science of Mind was a lecture given by Dr. Robert Bitzer at the then, Hollywood Church of Religious Science. And so I did a prayer-treatment about nine months ago that I would find the right venue in Hollywood for a speaking engagement. Since this is an independent work, I did not want to be a guest speaker in another church, center or civic organization ... I wanted this to be independent and I wanted the funds to cover the expenses prior to the event. I know that many metaphysical/spiritual teachers charge admission to their seminars/talks/symposiums etc. ... but that is not my way. I know that those who attend are "conscious" of the fact that there are expenses involved and a ministry to financially maintain, and they have the "consciousness" to financially support it to the level that it feels good in their hearts. The money received for this event will finance the next one and so on. So, I am going forward with this presentation for October 7th with an open heart and an open mind, knowing and understanding that God has lead me to it ... and God will lead me through it ... successfully and prosperously. And I am very enthusiastic about the material that is to be presented ... it will be a great benefit to all who attend ... and for this I thank God, Infinite Spirit. Let us know together that every Good thing we can imagine to do, we can do:

Knowing that I am One with Infinite Mind, I know that every Good idea that comes to my awareness is mine to do, to be, or to have. I know that within this idea is the seed of completion, and so I move forward with confidence and quiet assurance, waiting on the Law of my Mind, to demonstrate all things necessary for me to actualize that which I am to do. Everything that comes to me, comes through a grateful consciousness. I am aware of my relationship with Infinite Intelligence, and I consciously keep faith with It, knowing that I am guided and directed to all things necessary for me to accomplish the thing that I am to do. I surrender all things within my consciousness to the Power that Is Greater than Me to strenthen and harmonize my mind with success and prosperity. I accept that which is mine, and I know that which is mine comes to me now ... and always. And for this, and so much more, I am eternally grateful. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates