Monthly Archives: February 2010

Have you seen the movie, Avatar? It is an amazing demonstration of the power of imagination. We can use imagination for creative ideas or images of fear. It starts with being the observer of our thoughts.

Being the observer is not for the tender-hearted. It demands looking within and being willing to surrender. It takes humility, discipline and courage. Is it worth the journey? You bet it is! What is waiting on the other side is the gift of extraordinary freedom.

Bible Reading: Acts 10:9-35

Affirmation: “In the quietness and confidence of Spirit, I see myself as God sees me, His perfect image and likeness.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

We have so much power. Power to choose, think and to act. But most of the time we let it slip away. Our inability to forgive keeps us weak. Our unwillingness to love keeps us feeble.

Our true power comes from God. As we build a relationship with God and deepen in our faith, we are able to take dominion over thoughts and feelings. We are strengthened by God’s Love and empowered by Grace.

Bible Reading: Luke 4:31-44

Affirmation: “All the issues of my life are stirred to action by the quickening Christ power, and I have dominion over my thoughts and my feelings.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

As we continue on our spiritual journey we appreciate the preciousness of life and all that life has to offer. When we appreciate our true self, we recognize the value of our gift. When we are in a state of appreciation, we have a greater realization of our connection with God.

Our connection with love is our connection with God. As we practice staying present and in the now, we open ourselves to more love, more peace and more joy.

Bible Reading: 1John4:7-21

Affirmation: “God, in His love, fills me with new life. In His name I am cleansed, strengthened and healed.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

Knowledge is having information and a clear understanding. Wisdom is the deeper understanding that guides us into right action. Knowledge is perceived with the mind but wisdom is felt in the heart.

Our connection with God is where we tap into inner Wisdom to guide and direct us on our spiritual journey.

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-12

Affirmation: “Christ within me is my glory. The brightness of His presence wipes out all darkness and I am filled with love and light.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

Strength is our willingness to say no, to stay committed and to keep the faith. It is empowering to know strength is already in us, it is our job to accept it and reveal it.

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11

Affirmation: “The joy of the Lord is a wellspring within me, and I am established in divine strength.”

We may spend time organizing, managing, arranging, coordinating and controlling our lives. However, the power to move forward comes from faith. Faith is the deep inner knowing that the next step we take will reveal something greater in our world of affairs.

I noticed how sometimes I will wait for God to give me what I need before I take action. However, just the opposite is needed. I need to take action while walking out my faith. Faith without works is dead.

Faith is the opportunity to move forward and trust that we are moving in the direction we need to go.

Bible Reading: Hebrews11:1-12

Affirmation: “I have faith in the glorious infusion of the more abundant life of Christ vitalizing me. I am lifted up and healed.”

The Bible tells us that the Garden of Eden was a magnificent paradise where everything that was needed was provided for. Fillmore invites us to see the mind as the Garden of Eden, ripe with potential, lush with possibilities.

Watching the Olympic athletes, I observe a great demonstration of the power of thought. The athletes deal with obstacles, barriers, illness and injury to move forward toward their visualization of winning an Olympic Gold Medal.

God’s greatest gift to us is the power of thought. As we nurture our thoughts and align them with the divine ideal of God’s Goodness, we open to remarkable possibilities in the world. The power of thought is a blessing.

Bible Reading: John 14:1-12

Affirmation: ‘My body is the temple of God, cleansed, purified, undefiled, made perfect. Praise God.’ Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

When I was a child growing up in the Catholic Church, I understood Lent to be a time of suffering as a practice. Today I see it as a practice to give up suffering. As I turn within to do my spiritual work, I let go of those beliefs and emotions that cause suffering such as lack, separation, resentment and fear.

The altar is a symbol of turning our awareness to God. Whether you have a physical altar that reminds you of your faith or the symbolic altar of prayer and meditation, they are both places to let go and let God. And God has much greater plans and demonstrates greater results than we can ever imagine.

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:21-26

Affirmation: It is not I, ‘but the Father abiding in me doeth his works.’ Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

Bible Reading: John 10:1-10

Today’s Affirmation: “I am a child of God, and I am joint heir with Jesus to abiding life, wisdom, love, peace,substance, strength and power.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore

Being conscious of our thoughts is a lot easier said than done. I counted how many times I complained in an hour yesterday and lost count very quickly!

Our thoughts are like the sheep in the bible story. Our thoughts will wander, stray and sometimes blindly follow the flock (society). If we choose to think the highest thoughts we are always guided and blessed. The I AM keeps us connected to the highest aspirations of God’s Love. I AM Peace, I AM Love, I AM Joy. I AM Blessed!