Tag: Faith

Freedom from Bondage

Freedom from Bondage

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit,

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

 This universe is the glory of God.  It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one Source.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with the Spiritual Law of Freedom.

 I affirm freedom, instead of bondage; faith, instead of fear; happiness, instead of sorrow; and abundance, instead of lack.

I realize that I have created my own bondage, and that I can just as easily, create my own freedom.

I choose to realize good in my life, because good is permanent, and it is my reality.

My life takes a new form and becomes better every day as my understanding evolves.

I am a manifestation of spiritual ideas that create more harmonious conditions in my life.

The more of these ideas that I understand and comprehend, the more I realize harmony in my life.

I have implicit trust and confidence in the power of my word.

I turn to meditation to free myself from fear.

I dwell on the idea of love and protection until finally the images of fear dissipate.

I have complete confidence in the truth of my statements, when I speak spiritual mind healing treatments.

I claim my birthright to good and to freedom in my life.

I nurture trust, faith and confidence, whenever any doubt arises.

I turn to Spirit for Divine assurance.

I realize that the movement of my thought acts as law.

I realize that my thoughts and words have power.

I claim liberty through my harmony and unity with good.

I know that freedom does not give me the power to abuse others.

If I abuse others, I can expect to be abused.

I recognize that this law is foolproof.

And, I affirm that the universe is for me and is never against me.

If my use of the law has no element of hurt, I am permitted to use it to the limit.

I make a conscious choice to make sure that all my choices come from a place of love.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for my own freedom, for love, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, July 2020, titled “Freedom.”)

 Excerpted from “The Extension Study Course in “The Science of Mind” by Ernest Holmes, in reference to his 1938 edition.

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7/11/2020 # Freedom from Bondage

Outwitting Fear

Outwitting Fear

 

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit,

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

This universe is the glory of God.

It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one source.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with Spiritual Law and the principle of Faith.

 

 I see all major changes in my life like a new season, as in nature.

I accept the fact that what once worked, no longer does.

I realize that the longer I wait, the more discomfort I feel.

In order for me to grow, I know that I must let go of the old

To make room for my personal expansion.

My awareness that something is off, alerts me to begin searching for a solution that would bring more happiness, safety, comfort and peace.

I choose to be open to what I may not have seen before.

I commit to making changes successful, by taking one step at a time.

I know that the universe supports my growth and expansion.

As I see evidence of my expansion and my higher good,

I become motivated to let go of the old and to swiftly embrace the new.

I embrace my good with the full power of my faith.

I acknowledge my fears, then release them completely.

I identify negative patterns as activities that prevent me from

Achieving my most desired outcomes.

I release fears of poverty, criticism, ill health, loss of love, old age,

Death and negative influences.

I choose not to complain, find fault, be sarcastic, be hopeless,

Be filled with self-pity, to lack self-confidence or to worry.

I fill my mind with my greatest desires and declare that this is the truth of my life now.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness

For my own faith, for love, for kindness and for goodness in my life.

And so it is.

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on articles in Science of Mind Magazine, April 2020.)

 “Passionately Embrace New Beginnings: Navigate Smooth Endings” by Kelly Robbins.

“Outwitting Fear to Embrace Prosperity” by Rev. Dr. John Waterhouse.

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4/29/2020 # Outwitting Fear

Planting a Mental Garden

Planting a Mental Garden

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit, it’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

This universe is the glory of God. It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and we are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I affirm that we all come from this one source.

I now speak my word for myself and for all,

As I align myself with Spiritual Law and its creative principle.

 I use the creative law of Life for the purpose of producing a good selected harvest.

In the garden of my mind, I plant the soil of faith and the seed of hope.

I prepare the good soil of my mind by selecting good thoughts, good feelings and a good mental attitude toward life.

I embrace faith, love, hope and acceptance.

Like in the miracle of nature, I plant my mental seeds with a happy and enthusiastic expectancy of the creative law of nature.

I know through experience that if I plant good seeds in good soil, that life will give me a good harvest.

In my mental garden, my thought is the seed through which the Law of love can heal, enrich and expand my experience.

I realize that the thoughts that I plant in my consciousness becomes my future.

I release all doubt and unbelief.

I uproot the weeds of fear.

I release all obstructions, so that my thoughts flow freely with a childlike faith and expectancy.

I use God’s law of creation to produce that which I long for, that which is my highest hope, and the goals of my greatest attainment.

I allow the warmth of God’s sunshine and the refreshment of God’s gentle rain to penetrate the soil of my mind,

Turning it into the rich loam of love.

I understand that my simple, sincere thoughts are the seeds that produce a variety of experiences.

The mental seeds that I choose to plant are health, success, love, abundance and self-expression.

I draw upon the Infinite by allowing God to manifest more happiness, more friendship, more love and good for myself as I awaken to the recognition of my unity with the whole.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for love, for kindness and for compassion in my life.

And so it is.

 Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, April 2020.)

Excerpts from “How to Plant Your Mental Garden” by Ernest Holmes, as heard on “This Thing Called Life,” Sunday, March 5, 1950.

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 4/11/2020 # Planting a Mental Garden

Being Soft in the World

Being Soft in the World 

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit,

It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

And that is life as a spiritual being, as a loving being.

 This universe is the glory of God. It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and

We are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

I affirm that we all come from this one source.

 I now speak my word for myself and or all,

As I align myself with the peaceful, loving compassion of the Universe.

 I choose to be and to create an environment that is peaceful, compassionate and loving.

Instead of toughing up, I choose to soften up.

I accept love and peace.

I meet others with empathy and compassion.

I accept these virtues for myself and for everyone.

I strive to convert a sick culture into a healthy culture.

I change weariness into the ability to meet life’s harsh challenges with healthy coping strategies.

I praise any and all efforts from our leaders, who do Good.

I embody and encourage the ability to rise above adversity.

I remain present with an open heart, no matter the circumstances.

My faith does not quiver, and my well of love never runs dry.

I affirm that we, as people, as divine beings, remember our truth.

I soften in my approach.

I trust that divine wisdom is guiding me to the highest and best possible outcome.

I place my reliance in the Power, the Presence and the Perfection of God.

 So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for the softening, empathy, compassion, peace and love in my life.

And so it is. Amen.

 Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on article in Science of Mind Magazine, March 2020.)

From an article by Jennifer Picinic entitled “Soften – A Mother’s Reflection on How to Be in This World.”

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 3/22/2020 # Being Soft in the World                                                            

Florida Shooting Victims

Florida Shooting Victims

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.

 It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

 There is only one mind, one Source, and one life,

 And that is life as a Spiritual Being, as a Loving Being.

 This universe is the glory of God. It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.

 It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

 I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and we are all inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power.

 I affirm that we all come from this one source.

 I now speak my word for myself and for all,

 As I align myself with the principle of compassion for the Florida shooting victims.

I affirm that I live in a community where the humblest and the weakest person can enjoy the highest civil, economic and social rights as the most powerful possess.

I affirm that the cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.

I acknowledge that a friend encourages my voice and my right to grow.

I affirm that justice everywhere is a threat to injustice anywhere.

I strive to make submission to violence difficult for those who may attempt it.

I seek to equip every child, youth, churchgoer, and any other possible victim with the cultural armor of meaning, faith and love.

I seek freedom from fear for all,

And I resist any attempt to diminish individual power.

 I let this recognition flow through my entire consciousness.

 I let it reach down into the very depths of my being.

 I rejoice in this realization, knowing that I possess the vitality of the Infinite.

 I accept an awakened consciousness in every moment of my life.

 I trust myself, the process and God.

 I place my reliance in the Power, the Presence and the Perfection of God.

 So, it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for peace, meaning, faith and love for the victims of the Florida shootings.

 And so it is. Amen.

 Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

(Based on book by Janet Cheatham Bell entitled “Famous Black Quotations”)

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2/16/2018 # Florida Shooting Victims

Living in Faith

Living in Faith

Let’s take this moment to invoke the Presence of Spirit.  It’s goodness, its light, its consciousness and its atmosphere of peace.

There is only one mind, one Source, and one life, And that is life as a spiritual Being. As a loving Being.

This universe is the glory of God.  It is a moving, flexible, fluidic creation.  It is alive with life, abundance and all the richness of God.

I express the deep knowledge that God is within me, and we all are inseparably one with the infinite Presence and Power. 

 I affirm that we all come from this one source.

I now speak my word for myself and for all.

I know that my word transmutes every energy into constructive action, producing health, harmony, happiness and success. 

I maintain my position as a divine being here and now. 

I know that in this consciousness of reality is the supply for my every need – physical, mental, and spiritual.  And, I accept that supply in deepest gratitude. 

 As I am filled with Spirit, I permit it to flow into my world of thought and action, knowing that it brings peace, harmony, and order all around me.

There arises within me limitless faith in the unconquerable Presence, the perfect Law and divine action.

So it is with a grateful heart, that I express overwhelming thankfulness for healing, for love, for peace, for joy, for wisdom, for beauty, for more life and more power in my life as I release my word into the action of the Law, to be manifest in form as it is already known in Mind.

And so it is. Amen

Composed by Marlene Ardoin, RScP

 (Based from articles in Science of Mind Magazine 2011.)
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 10/5/2017 # Living in Faith