There Goes That Storm

Psalms 119:65 - "Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them." From this passage we can deduce that experiencing peace and being offended are polar opposites.

In today's world, is it possible to feel real peace? YES! One of my favorite ways to pray is "Peace, be still!" It is a quote from the Gospel of Mark when Jesus was out on a boat that was caught in a sudden storm. He commanded the storm to cease. And it did.

You know what? You have that same Christly authority. Mark's gospel records that "the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."

When I pray for myself or others, I command the world's mental storm, "Peace, be still!" Then, I pray for this for the patient, and then I tell myself, "Peace, be still." Praying in this manner has proven very effective.

The author of the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, says that, "The lightnings and thunderbolts of error [evil] may burst and flash till the cloud is cleared and the tumult dies away in the distance. Then the raindrops of divinity refresh the earth. As St. Paul says: "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God" (of Spirit)." (S&H 288:14)

That's how Christian Science healings feel to me. I feel like we hear the storm dieing off in the distance, until it fades entirely. When this happens we think, I know that X seemed so serious, but now I wonder why I was fearful. I've seen this for healings of physical and mental problems.

It is God's law, Her law of Love, rather than any human effort that brings healing. God does the work! we watch Him work. We're just recognizing that the law of good is present and in operation.

Peace, be still! What an available companion that command is.

Is Love Cruel?

Today is good and I'm glad to take a stand that the whole day is good. There is no better way to start the day than to listen for a thought from God. And, God is saying, "Today is going to be a good day. You are going to be with me the whole day." And, like looking forward to spending a day with a big brother or sister, I am looking forward to a day of healing, salvation, and joy. It hasn't always been this way for me. More and more I am seeing that we have an undivided existence from God, from good. And, how effective it is to declare that you are not accepting anything but good. Try it, you will like it.

Would it make sense for divine Love to ask you to do something, say be happy and not give you the means to be happy, the authority and the right to be happy? Would it make sense for divine Love to put it in your heart to walk and then not give you the ability, the means, the Christ authority to do it? Right now, you have a sovereign right to do what God is asking you to do. This means that every obstacle in your path is abolished. Your day is one of the human and divine coincidence. God is - you are. Let's take a walk with God today. It's a good day.

Dan

Certainty of Good

Today was precious. The pressure fell away as I realized that I am not the do-er and you are not the do-er. There is only on do-er, that is the I AM.

Infinite good is the I AM. And as He/She is I AM -- you are. What ever I AM is, you possess! That means that since God is Love, you are the individual expression of infinite Love. You are not seeking love, hoping for love. You are not seeking healing, hoping for healing. You have them, you are them. They flow to you and from you. God is not out there, but HERE. Therefore you cannot be separated from God.

Expect healing and have a wonderful day!

Healing Sought Through The Presence of God

Last week I was working so hard at my job, (i.e., lots of personal effort, long hours), but I didn't seem to be gaining ground. It was nice to have a break for Easter, to ponder what God's plan was and to have some time away from the grind to search for healing.

Christian Scientists, like other Christians, pray for God's wisdom. They listen patiently for His direction, and pray for the wisdom and willingness to follow that direction when it comes. Sometimes His voice is that "still small voice" the prophet Isaiah refers to, and sometimes it seems louder. I have found that it is essential to quiet my own thought to make room for God's voice. Christ Jesus taught us to go into our closet (store room, pantry room) and be quiet so we could hear the heavenly Father.

I pray for healing. Sometimes as you see it's for solutions on the job, and sometimes it is to heal a physical or relationship problem. I pray for myself and for others. (If you would like me to pray for you, too, please feel free to contact me at dancarne@gmail.com.) I thought I would share what I heard when I went into my "prayer closet" last night and prayed.

I felt a rush of goodness. Before I could think of the challenges of life, there was an angel message waiting for me. They told me God is right here. Love never allowed sickness. Those whom you are praying for are free. The Bible mentions free, freedom, etc. 96 times and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures mentions it 90 times. pp 225-235 in S&H are sometimes referred to as the freedom pages because they beautifully illustrate over and over man's (the man created by God) freedom from moral and physical wrong. For example, "Love and Truth make free, but evil and error lead into captivity."

I'm ready to be free of evil's fetters. I know this is divine Love's plan!

The Love that Embraces The Universe

I love thinking about love. It enriches me and raises me up.

Today I am thinking about the Love that embraces the entire Universe. I am focusing on that Love that animates the Universe. Materialist think that the universe exists as material components and wonder how it works. Although you get a sense of how infinite the universe is, I don't think you can ever figure out what governs the universe on that basis. You are always left with a big unknown - what started it all.

I believe that nothing is self-governing. I believe that universal laws govern the universe harmoniously. The Principle of that government is divine Love. That infinite force created the universe, it nutures it, it governs it and maintains it. Beyond that, Love animates the entire universe.

Those thoughts make my heart glow with love. Love for myself. Love for all mankind. Love for the Universe. I love them because I see them how Love made them and how Love sees them. That recognition brings healing into my life and those whom I think about.

What is animating you today?