Health and Happiness

There is only One Life, that Life is God, and that Life is expressing Itself in all people. This Life, which is God, expresses as health, harmony and happiness, infinitely. There is that within each of us that knows this, for it is the Truth that is affirmed within our consciousness. I know right now in this moment that as I recognize this as the Truth for anyone, I recognize it as the Truth for everyone, for God is All, in All. I accept that my realization of this Truth reveals God's Perfect Presence in all people who are open and receptive to a greater experience of health, harmony and happiness. I believe and accept that God, Infinite Spirit, responds to my knowing that this health, harmony and happiness is of God ... and in this awareness, Truth permeates my consciousness as I speak my word of healing definitely and specifically for myself and for all others. I am grateful for knowing that no one is ever separated from God and no one is ever separated from health, harmony and happiness. In this consciousness, I accept an instantaneous healing for all those who seek to be healed, to be loved, to be safe and to be secure ... for I know that whatever Good I accept in my mind, has already been accepted in Divine Mind, for me and for all others. I rejoice and give thanks that this is so ... now and always. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Good and More Good

In his book, "Living The Science of Mind," Dr. Holmes suggests that we repeat this affirmation a thousand times each day. I am certain he did not mean literally a thousand times, but as many times as possible. It definitely creates a "shift" in consciousness. Here it is:

Good and more Good is mine.
An ever-increasing Good is mine.
Everywhere I go I see this Good, I feel it, I experience It.
It crowds itself against me, flows through me, expresses Itself in me,
and multiplies Itself around me.


Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Right Solutions

From Dr. Ernest Holmes, "How to Change Your Life":

I know that my every thought and act is governed by a superior Intelligence.
There is something in me that knows what to do.
It not only knows what to do, but It compels me to act upon what It knows.
Therefore, everything I ought to do, I shall do; anything I ought to know, I shall know.
Whatever seeming problems or difficulties may confront me, with complete assurance I accept Divine guidance.
Right now there is the right solution for my every problem.
There is an inner, quiet, flowing stream of Life that carries me surely and safely to my proper destination and to the accomplishment of my every good purpose.
And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Beyond the Appearance

I rejoice and give thanks for knowing that God, Infinite Spirit, in me, has the ability and awareness to look through even the most challenging conditions or circumstances, and know that Good is all there is ... surrounding me and pressing against me. I know that as I heighten my awareness and look only to God, the Good ... my Good is assured. I know and I believe that God has blessed me and everyone with spiritual insight ... and I do not let my eyes deceive me into believing in something other than God, Good. I am strong in my faith ... consistent in my trust ... and I accept my Good now. I let it be so ... and so it is!

How Can I Serve?

In this sacred moment I feel that eternal connection with God, Infinite Spirit. I know and I know that I know, that Spirit is my power and my life. I know that today I am to serve the Greater Good and I am willing to act on this truth. Realizing within my mind that all that I need to know, I can know, I ask Spirit, "how can I serve?"... and as I listen to that "still small voice within" I know that the answer is revealed to me. I am blessed to know that there is a way for me to release the gifts within me ... the gifts of God contained in my consciousness. My skills and abilities contain the highest of potential for they are of God. I know that the world needs my gifts and I give of them graciously and generously. And in my understanding of that which I am seeking, is seeking me ... I find my right and perfect place, right and perfect way, to express the imprisoned splendor from within. I accept this as so, I let it be so ... and so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

I Am Grateful

I rejoice and give thanks that I know that there is only One Presence, One Power and One Intelligence .... moving as Mind throughout the cosmos. I know that I am of this Presence, this Power and this Intelligence ... and in this understanding I realize and recognize that I can claim the riches that are mine now. I know that as I claim that which is mine, God responds to me ... and in this deepest acknowledgement of my unity with the Creator, my spirt sings and soars in heightened enthusiasm and expectation. My Good is my God and my God is here and now ... and this is the Truth that sets me free from thoughts of delay or obstruction. I give thanks for the fulfillment of the Good that is mine in this very moment. God's peace fills my soul and permeates my mind. I rest in quiet confidence that God, Infinite Spirit responds to me now. I let it be so ... and so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Prayer-Treatment for A Marriage

From "Think Yourself Rich" by Dr. Joseph Murphy: (change the gender as appropriate)

I know my desire for marriage and happiness is the voice of God in me urging me to lead a full and happy life. I know that I am one with the Infinite now. I know and believe there is a man waiting to love and cherish me. I know I can contribute to his happiness and peace. I can be a great asset to him. I can cherish, love, and inspire him to greatness, just as he inspires me. He loves my ideals, and I love his ideals. He does not want to make me over; neither do I want to make him over. There are mutual love, freedom, and respect between us. These words go forth and accomplish whereunto they are sent. I have written this request in my subconscious mind with faith and confidence, and I decree it is done, finished, and established in my deeper mind. Whenever I think of marriage, I shall remind myself that the Infinite Intelligence of my subconscious is bringing this to pass in Divine order.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates