I KEEP THE PROMISE

Credit to Dr. Ernest Holmes, "The Science of Mind":

I shall keep the promise that I have made to myself.
I shall never again tell myself that I am poor, sick, weak nor unhappy.
I shall not lie to myself any more, but shall daily speak the truth
to my inner Soul, telling It that It is wonderful and marvelous;
that It is One with the Great Cause of all Life,
Truth, Power and Action.
I shall whisper these things into my Soul until it breaks forth into
songs of joy with the realization of Its Limitless possibilities.
I shall assure my Soul.

Keep the faith!
Rev Bates

Perfect Union With Spirit

In this moment I am recognizing the only One there Is, G-d, Infinite Spirit. In the nature of Jesus I declare that I am One with the One. It is expressing Itself through me, as me, and for me to the level of my willingness to "let It." Right now, in this moment, I let It expess Itself through me as health, as happiness, as peace and as joy. I exalt this Presence in my mind, knowing that It is the very life of me. It is my every-thing ... my power, my confidence, my strength and my intelligence. In quiet confidence, I let It move through my mind to guide me and to direct me to that which is for my highest and greatest Good. I surrender to It and dismiss the ramblings of my ego-mind that denies this Perfect Union with Spirit. I know that my blessings, my help, and my Good is always present, for G-d, Infinite Spirit is always pressing against me, surrounding me and dwelling within me as all things Good. I accept this as the truth for me now and for everyone, for I know that no one is left outside of the kingdom of G-d. I am blessed with gratitude and love for the awareness of this Perfect Union with Spirit. I know it is so ... and I let it be so, now.
And so it is!

Keep the faith!
Rev Bates

Go Within To God

Today I go within to my temple to spend time in my holy relationship with God. Before entering, I shed the unessential and stroll into my place of peace. I cherish each sacred moment knowing that power does not lie in external things but in my inner vision constructively designed and followed by dynamic action. I know that what I think and feel here will be the foundation for my physical being and outward circumstances. Being in this place, at this moment, I am enveloped in knowledge, strength, power and love, for God is my Guide. And So It Is.
- Dr. Robbie Gholson Smith, City of Angels Church of Religious Science
September, 2007


Keep the faith!
Rev Bates

Holiday Spirit

I rejoice and give thanks for all the love and joy being expressed in my life and in the lives of all those who I come into contact with today. I know this is G-d expressing through us gloriously and perfectly. I affirm that the "Holiday Spirit" expresses through each and every one of us as we move forward to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. We are truly living in the best of times and the best of everything is demonstrating through our consciousness of knowing that we are blessed and blessed even more still. As I daily practice the principle, "give and be given to," I am assured that all that I give returns to me multiplied abundantly; love, kindness, friendship, the spiritual and the material. It is with a glad and grateful heart that I know this is true for me and true for everyone, now. I let these words work through my consciousness knowing that they "stir up" the spirit within me now and always. I know this is so, I believe it, I accept it. I let it be so. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev Bates

I Am In Command Of My Life

Credit to Dr. Frank Richelieu, "The Art Of Being Yourself":
.......... say to yourself:
I look to those things in my life which need healing and program my subconscious mind to react in a healthful, wholesome way. I do a thorough job of reconditioning my thinking so I will not backslide into old habit patterns. I am equipped with all I need in order to handle everything I meet in life. I stand strong and steadfast in the realization that I am a total individual, made of the substance of life and endowed with the powers and potentials of life. I live fully and freely, and contribute to my world. I know I am equipped with all that is necessary for a successful, prosperous, happy, loving life. Under all conditions, in all situations, I draw directly from the infinite Source and experience peace and strength, and the knowledge that I am in command of my life.

Keep the faith!
Rev Bates

G-d Makes All Things New

The Divine Consciousness that I Am is forever expressing its true nature of Abundance. This is Its responsibility, not mine. My only responsibility is to be aware of this Truth. Therefore, I am totally confident in letting go and letting G-d appear as the abundant all-sufficiency in my life and affairs, now. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev Bates

My Good Is Revealed As G-d

I rejoice and give thanks that G-d has revealed to me the good that is mine. I know I can claim this good for G-d has revealed it to me ... for me. My mind is open and receptive to all that I am to know and all that I am to do, to bring forth this good into physical manifestation. I realize that this good comes to me with grace and ease, and so I effortlessly allow it to demonstrate through my consciousness now. My faith in the Power of G-d to bring forth this good through me, through my mind, is absolute. I expect this good to be made manifest and I prepare my consciousness to receive it. As I align my consciousness with God-consciousness, I realize that success and prosperity fill my mind and there is nothing to obstruct the flow of the good that is mine, now. This good is a sacred gift from G-d, and I know that G-d responds to my thoughts of joy and happiness in knowing that I have accepted this good right here and right now. My mind is filled with enthusiasm as I imagine the unfoldment of all that is necessary for me to experience this good fully and completely. What a joy it is to know that G-d is so very, very good to me. And in love and thanksgiving, I in turn, share this good with all who are part of this tremendous demonstration of infinite abundance. I let this be so now. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev Bates