Creative Spirit, Rev-Henry Bates, The Way to a Wonderful Life

Living in the Spirit - Rev. Henry Bates

There is a rhythm in the Universe and I am in rhythm with it. I am enjoying this dance with Life which expresses love, joy, happiness, peace, beauty, harmony and freedom. I know that the Spirit is seeking to express all these gifts of the spirit through me and so I align my mind with the rhythm of the Spirit knowing that I can enjoy the best of times and the best of everything as my mind is filled and thrilled with the joy of being in the presence of G-d.


I am conscious, enthusiastic, and joyfully expecting to live to the fullest of all things good today and every day for I know that the Spirit is guiding me to the way to a wonderful life, now, right now, right where I am. I know that the Law of G-d responds to the impress of my thoughts and manifests in my experience as the thing that I give my attention to ... the thing that I love the most ... the thing that brings the greatest feeling of joy into my heart, my mind and my soul. I let go and let the Spirit express through me and release the imprisoned splendor of my soul, out-picturing this bliss into my every experience ... as I experience the life abundant to a greater measure than even my highest expectations. I love Life, and Life loves me back today and always.

And so it is ... Amen.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Henry Bates

Enlarge Your Vision - Dr. Frank E. Richelieu

From Dr. Frank Richelieu's amazingly wonderful book, "The Art of Being Yourself":

Today, I expand my idea of myself. Today I expand my concept of myself. Today I expand my belief in myself. What I believed yesterday belongs to yesterday. What is important is what I believe today.

I expect to be joyously and spiritually fed. Consciously and subconsciously I accept the fulfillment of my vision. I feel it is the truth of my being now. I feel renewed. I let it go. I now release it completely to Universal Law.

I am part of this great Power within me. Through me, it creates after the pattern I give it. I decree the desires of my heart, knowing they will be fulfilled.

I am a creative individual. I stimulate my consciousness with possibilities of the new and the unusual. Nothing is ordinary. I see possibilities I have never seen before. As these possibilities grow and bear fruit, they benefit others as well as myself. Whatever I do is for the good of all concerned.

Right within me is this unfathomable well of consciousness which contains all wisdom. I draw from it daily. It gives me the ability to succeed. It gives me the know-how to achieve. It gives me mastery over my life. It stimulates me to new growth and activity.

I let Spirit be my stimulus to new and fruitful activity. I realize I have only just begun. Come on, Life, I am with you!

And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Henry Bates

The Law of Mind - Dr. Robert H. Bitzer

Even though this is not a prayer-treatment, it explains so much that we should be aware of when we read, write or speak spiritual treatments, that I decided to post it here:

"THE LAW OF MIND"
by Dr. Robert H. Bitzer

Creative Mind is always creative. That is the law of its own being. It does not know that when we think thoughts of despair and entertain fear we do not desire it to create these conditions. But it must obey our thought. Since we have the power to choose that which we shall think we can reject the thought that we do not want to objectify and consciously choose the thoughts which will create the type experience which we desire.

This choice must be backed up by conviction. We must get the feeling of our thought objectifying. It is this conviction, or feeling, that gives thought its power. Our negative thoughts sometimes carry stronger emotional feelings than out positive thoughts. Therefore, it is necessary to cultivate strong feeling regarding our constructive desire. As we think about it and mentally live that which we desire to express, our conviction about it will grow. Feeling gives thought the warmth necessary for gestation.

The more we cultivate strong emotional feelings such as joy, enthusiasm and zeal, the greater power we will give to our word. Through choice of words we control our optimism and good cheer. We can expect things to work out right. We can anticipate good. In this way we discover the law of right action always operating to fulfill our positive, constructive word. As we think at the center of our being, where all is good, our power assumes form. Positive-ness is the only law of being. Thus our constructive word comes to fruition.<>

Keep the faith!
Rev Bates

Thankful Heart

from Dr. Joseph Murphy:

I give supreme recognition to the God-Presence within me. I sincerely and honestly give thanks for all the blessings received. I give thanks for all the good in my life; I live in the feeling of grateful rejoicing. My thankful heart strikes the magic of the Divine response. Every day of my life I express thanks for my knowledge of the laws of mind and the way of the Spirit. I know that thankfulness is a movement of the heart first, which is followed by a movement of the lips. My uplifted heart opens up the treasure-house of Infinity within me and bespeaks my faith in the fulfillment of my prayers. I am truly thankful because I have found God in the midst of me. "I sought the Lord, and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears." He who possesses a thankful heart is always in tune with the Infinite and cannot suppress the joy that arises from contemplating God and His Holy Presence. In everything, I give thanks.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

Dwelling with God

This prayer-treatment was written by the great Dr. Joseph Murphy, author of "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind":
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"I live in a state of consciousness. It is the consciousness of inner peace, joy, harmony, and good will for all men. I know that my real country is not a geographical location; a country is a dwelling place. I dwell in the Secret Place of the Most High; I abide in the Shadow of the Almighty; I walk and talk with God all the days of my life. I know that there is only one Divine Family, and that is humanity. "Let God arise, and his enemies be scattered." (Psalm 68:1)
I know that my only enemies are fear, ignorance, superstition, compromise, and other false gods. I will not permit these enemies to dwell in my mind. I refuse to give negative thoughts a passport to my mind. I enthrone God and His love in my mind. I think, feel, and act from the standpoint of Divine love. I mentally touch the Divine power now, and It moves in my behalf; I feel invincible. Peace begins with me. I feel God's river of peace flowing through me now.
I claim that the love of God permeates the hearts of all men, and God and His wisdom rule, guide, and govern me and all men everywhere. God inspires me, our leaders, and the governments of all nations to do His will, and His will only. The will of God is harmony, peace, joy, wholeness, beauty, and perfection. It is wonderful!"

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

April 14, 2008 & Grace

Once again, something wonderful from James Dillett Freeman:
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Grace
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Though God, God only, can create,
I till and weed, and then I wait,
And in the thicket of my thought
Bloom flowers that I never wrought.
I stand in wonder and behold
Beauty I never sowed unfold,
Visions of faith, insights of love,
Truths I had no forethought of.

Somehow there is in me yet more
Than I myself might settle for,
A faith that brings perfection out
Past my own powers. I have no doubt
One day all unexpectedly
The rose of Christ shall bloom in me.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

February 24, 2008 & Getting It Right

Knowing that there is only One Presence, One Power, and One Intelligence ... God, I know that in this understanding, I am one with It. Being one with It, I know that everything I need to know, I now know ... and everything I need to have .. I now have. As I ask in faith, with no doubting, and claim the Good that is mine, I have confidence that my Good is revealed in the right and perfect time. I do not allow myself to be distracted by the details, but instead, I hold the completed picture of my desire in my mind with conviction. My steadfast faith attracts to me all the people who cooperate in assisting me with my demonstration of Good. I am grateful for everyone and everything that is part of my demonstration. I know that all who are helpful to me are benefited, for this is the Law. I feel a deep sense of joy and happiness in knowing that my Good benefits so many others. I know that gratitude and conviction are God's gift to me, and I feel so very blessed. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates

February 9, 2008 & Transcending Appearances

Knowing that All Is Mind and All Is God, Good ... I unify with the Good in my mind and transcend all things unlike the Good. I know that All Power is with me as I consciously dwell on the Good that I am choosing to experience. All things in the physical are constantly changing and so I do not allow myself to be distracted from my Good by any appearance that contradicts the Good that I choose for me now. In this awareness, I feel at-one with success, happiness, love, joy and prosperity. "Be still and know that I am God" ... and in the stillness of my mind I listen for the "still small voice" to guide me and direct me to a greater and greater experience of life, love and prosperous living. I know that my faith is the substance of my supply, and in this knowing, I am always provided for. I transcend the physical and focus my mind entirely on the realm of the Spirit, trusting in Its infinite Good-ness and Love. I believe in this Power greater than I am and I surrender to It knowing that It knows and does that which is for my highest and greatest Good. I am lifted up, in mind, to the glorious and magnificent life that is mine to live ... lovingly, joyfully, generously, as a blessing to myself and to all others. As I transcend the appearances in the physical, I let in, that which is greater ... and a greater sense of gratitude for God, the Good, fills my heart, my mind, and my soul. And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev. Bates