Revealing The Divine in 2009

Recognizing that G-d is my all-in-all, I feel a deep sense of Its Presence surrounding me, pressing against me, and filling me with Its divinity. My spirit is always one of unity with the Divine and I am always conscious of Its Presence in my life. Intuitively, I recognize that I am divinely guided and directed in all things that concern me. And in this consciousness I realize that right action permeates my experiences. I always know what to do, how, and where to do it, as I move ever forward in success and prosperity. I know and I know that I know, that as I reveal the Divine, my every experience is filled with love, happiness and all good things. I accept my role in Divine Order and my place in the Universe, as I express my divine nature every day and in every way. And for this I am profoundly grateful.
And so it is.

Keep the faith!
Rev Bates

Reveal The Christ Within

I personally believe the beloved Jesus' message was for each of us to realize and recognize the "Light of G-d Within" ... referred to as "The Christ" ... in his statement, "don't ye know that ye are gods?" we know that he was trying to get each of us to realize our eternal One-ness with G-d, Infinite Spirit, that we are not G-d, but all that we are is a part of G-d ... "Ye are the light of the world" he said, and so we know as we recognize this as the Truth of our Being ... we shall express this Light on all things that concern us to a greater and greater measure each day. Join me in "recognizing" this Power of G-d within:

THERE IS A POWER WITHIN ME
That lifts my life to its highest level.
It changes illness into health.
It brings peace amidst turmoil.
It brings success out of failure,
and victory out of defeat.
It brings companionship and
happiness out of loneliness.
IT RESPONDS TO ME
FOR THIS IS THE POWER
THAT DWELLS WITHIN ME!
AND SO IT IS!
AMEN.

Keep the faith!
Rev Bates

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