Being Free Now

“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23: 34) Forgiveness. It is the most divine expression of love. Jesus’ conscious connection to God, to Love itself, gave him the beautiful ability to naturally … Continue reading →

“Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. Become intimate with him in whatever you … Continue reading →

“The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.” (Psalms 93: 4) We may feel that we are swimming in unsafe waters. It may seem that our own troubles and … Continue reading →

“Moreover we know that to those who love God, who are called according to his plan, everything that happens fits into a pattern for good.”  (Romans 8: 28, J. B. Phillips New Testament) God has a purpose for us. We … Continue reading →

“Father-Mother is the name for Deity, which indicates His tender relationship to His spiritual creation.” (Science and Health, p. 332) We are all the forever children of God. We are the offspring of His Love and the expression of His … Continue reading →

“The grass beneath our feet silently exclaims, ‘The meek shall inherit the earth.’ The modest arbutus sends her sweet breath to heaven. The great rock gives shadow and shelter.” (Science and Health, p. 516) Our beautiful earth is constantly revealing … Continue reading →

“God lives forever and is holy. He is high and lifted up. He says, ‘I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are sad and humble. I give new life to those who … Continue reading →

“Grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be multiplied to you in the [true, intimate] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” (II Peter 1: 2, Amplified Bible) Receive this blessing willingly, humbly, gratefully. We are always … Continue reading →

“Throughout all generations both before and after the Christian era, the Christ, as the spiritual idea, — the reflection of God, — has come with some measure of power and grace to all prepared to receive Christ, Truth.” (Science and … Continue reading →

“The commandments, ‘Do not commit adultery; do not commit murder; do not steal; do not desire what belongs to someone else’—all these, and any others besides, are summed up in the one command, ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’  … Continue reading →

No one has ever seen God with human eyes; but if we love one another, God truly lives in us. Consequently, God’s love has accomplished its mission among us.” (I John 4: 12, the Voice) We can’t see Spirit with human eyes. We … Continue reading →

“Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.” (Romans 12: 14, New Living Translation) This may seem like a difficult or even impossible thing to do. How can we bless those who seem clearly … Continue reading →

“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them.” (Romans 12: 6, English Standard Version) Yes, let’s use the gifts we are given. And let’s begin by recognizing those talents and qualities and especially … Continue reading →

“Individuals are consistent who, watching and praying, can ‘run, and not be weary; . . . walk, and not faint,’ who gain good rapidly and hold their position, or attain slowly and yield not to discouragement.” (Science and Health, p. … Continue reading →

“Can any of you add a single hour to the length of your life by worrying?” (Matthew 6:27, International Standard Version) Don’t we all need to ask ourselves this question regularly? Clearly, Jesus was letting his followers know that worry … Continue reading →

“Whenever my busy thoughts were out of control, the soothing comfort of your presence calmed me down and overwhelmed me with delight.” (Psalms 94:19, the Passion Translation) We all have been there—busy thoughts running rampant, keeping us from feeling calm, … Continue reading →

“Thus saith the Lord; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord.” (Jeremiah 31:16) Life can feel full of disappointments. It can seem we do our best and yet aren’t as … Continue reading →

“Anxious fear brings depression, but a life-giving word of encouragement can do wonders to restore joy to the heart.” (Proverbs 12: 25, the Passion Translation) Let’s both give and receive that life-giving word of encouragement! Let’s be eager to help … Continue reading →

“As a drop of water is one with the ocean, a ray of light one with the sun, even so God and man, Father and son, are one in being. The Scripture reads: ‘For in Him we live, and move, … Continue reading →

“Cause me to hear Your loving-kindness in the morning, for on You do I lean and in You do I trust. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my inner self to You.” (Psalms 143: … Continue reading →

“I tell you now to live the way God’s people should live.Always be humble and gentle. Be patient and accept each other with love.You are joined together with peace through the Spirit. Do all you can to continue together in … Continue reading →

“To calculate one’s life-prospects from a material basis, would infringe upon spiritual law and misguide human hope.” (Science and Health, p. 319) How much time do we spend trying to figure out the details of our future, calculating what must … Continue reading →

“All the varied expressions of God reflect health, holiness, immortality—infinite Life, Truth, and Love.” (Science and Health, p. 518) Yes, God’s expression, His creations are varied. God’s ideas are diverse, each singular and special. Yet each is the full and … Continue reading →

“If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him.” (James 1: 5, … Continue reading →

“God reminds us, I heard your call in the nick of time; The day you needed me, I was there to help. Well, now is the right time to listen, the day to be helped. Don’t put it off.” (II … Continue reading →

“If you are really wise, you’ll think this over—it’s time you appreciated God’s deep love.” (Psalms 108: 43, the Message) Let’s be truly wise. Let’s utilize the gift of awareness and inspiration that God has given us, and let’s wake up … Continue reading →

“The God Who lives forever is your safe place. His arms are always under you.” (Deuteronomy 33: 27, New Life Version) It has become quite common to hear talk these days of individuals needing to find and to feel their … Continue reading →

“We will show mercy to the poor and not miss an opportunity to do acts of kindness for others, for these are the true sacrifices that delight God’s heart.” (Hebrews 13:16, the Passion Translation) Let’s willingly and even eagerly make … Continue reading →

“And then let the beauty and grace of the Lord—our God—rest upon us and bring success to all we do; yes, bring success to all we do!” (Psalms 90: 17, the Voice) Amen to beauty and grace! Willingly, humbly, gratefully allow these … Continue reading →

“The Lord says, ‘Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now!’” (Isaiah 43: 18-19, Good News Translation) … Continue reading →

“Now, if anyone is enfolded into Christ, he has become an entirely new person. All that is related to the old order has vanished. Behold, everything is fresh and new.” (II Corinthians 5:17, the Passion Translation) We can walk forward … Continue reading →

“O my soul, come, praise the Eternal with all that is in me—body, emotions, mind, and will—every part of who I am—praise His holy name. O my soul, come, praise the Eternal; sing a song from a grateful heart; sing and never forget all the … Continue reading →

“And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day:” (Isaiah 58: 10) When we do good, we discover true … Continue reading →