Open to a Greater Good

As I open my mind to greater opportunities and prosperity, I keep my mind focused on God, the Good. I know that the Spirit is within me and is within the idea and desires for Good that come to me. I know that "it is the Father's good pleasure to give to me" ... and in this realization, I am never distracted from the Good that is mine. I know and understand that Good alone is real, and in this awareness of the All-Good, I accept that whatever I am experiencing today is guiding and directing me to a greater and greater Good. I accept that my mind is an instrument of Divine Mind and I align my thoughts with Its nature, feeling this Presence as a living reality in my every experience. My spirit is rich in joy, happiness, harmony, and peace with all things that concern me. I know that everything changes except for the deep faith and confidence within me that God is with me, in me, and for me, at all times and in all things. I accept the greatest Good that God has for me now and I fulfill my role in this Divine demonstration by giving and sharing the Good that is mine, joyfully and gratefully. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

I Live Fully Today

I know that every negative condition of the past is swept aside.
I refuse to see it or to think about it.
Yesterday is no longer here; tomorrow has not yet arrived.
Today is God's day.
God's day is my day.
Today, bright with hope and filled with promise, is mine.
I am alive, awake, and aware - today.
........... written by Dr. Ernest Holmes

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

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