Day One: God

Sat Dec 31

"The everlasting I AM is not bounded nor compressed within the narrow limits of physical humanity, nor can He be understood aright through mortal concepts." SH 256:13-16

 Through the aeons of existence the question "what is God?" have been trying and trying to find its tangible answer.  And the reply echos from breath to breath:"I AM THAT I AM"...

Day Thirteen: Father-Mother

Fri Dec 30

"I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God." Is 44:6
Father-Mother God, the All-n-All that fills all space is the only reality.
I am grateful for Father-Mother!

Day Twelve: The Kingdom


Thurs Dec 29


"Behold, the kingdom of God is within you." Luk 17:21
Sometimes is hard to believe that we contain God's kingdom. We hope that may be this author, this other book, or this article, or may be this teacher, will give us the answer.
But all the answers are within.
I am grateful for the kingdom.

Day Eleven: Knowing

Wed Dec 28

"And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest." Heb 8:11
The knowing of Love, God, is within each and everyone of us. We just need to humbly accept that God have built this knowing in us, no matter who we are and what our story or history is...
I am grateful for knowing!

Day Ten: Offspring


Tues Dec 27

"I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring" Is 44:3
How refreshing to know our true origin!
I realize that I don't need to claim God, God eternally claims me.
I am grateful to be His offspring!

Day Nine: Identity


Mon Dec 26
"The one Spirit includes all identities." SH 333:30
The brotherhood and sisterhood of all mankind declares the Truth: There is only one Mind, one Spirit.
God, Love, owns each and every identity!

Day Eight: Peace

Sun Dec 25
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Jonh 14:26
It is Christmas. The day is asking some of my "Martha", but I feel grateful to withdraw into my "Mary" for more than half of the day. That's good. 
I am at peace!

Day Seven: The Christ


Sat Dec 24

"Christ, as the spiritual or true idea of God, comes now as of old, preaching the gospel to the poor, healing the sick, and casting out evils. Is it error which is restoring an essential element of Christianity, — namely, apostolic, divine healing? No; it is the Science of Christianity which is restoring it, and is the light shining in darkness, which the darkness comprehends not."
SH 347:14
It is the day that the Christ consciousness is acknowledged and welcomed.
I am grateful for glimpses of Christ.

Day Six: Goodness

 Fri Dec 23

"A pure affection takes form in goodness." SH 147:24
Today, I am taking "goodness" as a new learning. Something to look and experience at much deeper level.
A goodness that comes from the heart. A deep salutation of the Christ that knows no "other"...


Day Five: The Promise


Thurs Dec 22


"I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me."
Ps 30:1,2
Christian Science heals and will heal for ever. It is the promise, it is the Law!
I am grateful for the promise.

Day Four: The Dove


Wed Dec 21
  
"Dove. A symbol of divine Science; purity and peace; hope and faith."
SH 584:26
Divine Science evangelizes exciting news: "You are free for ever and ever!"
I am grateful for the dove!
 

Day Three: The Comforter


Tues Dec 20

 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;" John 14:15
Christian Science is giving us the understanding of God's promise: Everlasting Love, eternal care and comfort.
I am grateful for Mary Baker Eddy's selflessness to receive this revelation.
I am grateful for the Comforter.

Day Two: Leaning


Mon Dec 19

"To those leaning on the sustaining Infinite, TODAY is big with blessings." SH:vii:1
Today, the day is demanding on me. But I have to keep going... I need to take a breath and do what I need to do.
The only way, is to surrender and lean to the power that can sustain me 100%.
Leaning on God feels good!

Day One, again: Vision


Sun Dec 18

"Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth." I Chron 16:34
Even if we can't see the Truth sometimes, "The Lord reigneth".
Truth, finds Her way out, through our heart.
And then, we gain our true vision again. A way to see as never before...
A way to Love, a way to Spirit...
I am grateful for Truth!

Day Foorteen: Stillness and Flexibility


Sat Dec 17

"The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted" Ps 104:16
Trees are gracefully teach us stillness and at the same time flexibility. They gracefully "wait on the Lord". 
I am grateful to learn stillness. I am grateful to learn flexibility. I wait on the Lord.

Day Thirteen: The Fowls


Fri Dec 16
"The fowls, which fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven, correspond to aspirations soaring beyond and above corporeality to the understanding of the incorporeal and divine Principle, Love." SH 511:28

The earth wants to convince me that it is hard, it's not working, I am stuck...
But the birds tweet a new song everyday, and teach me to fly above all this.
I am grateful for the fowls.


Day Twelve: The apostles


Thurs Dec 15

"The floral apostles are hieroglyphs of Deity."SH 240
The floral apostles are so beautiful, so magnificent, yet so humble.
I love to learn from them how to be so humble...
I am grateful for all God's flowers!

Day Eleven: His Throne


Wed Dec 14

  "He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it."
Job 26
Problems, suggestions, arguments? When those arise, do we go to the phone, (talking and complaining about it) or to the throne?
Even on a cloudy day, God's Love is there for each and everyone.
I am grateful for the throne.

Day Ten: Heavens


Tues Dec 13


"By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; "Job 26:13
The heavens declare God's majesty. When I think about it, I realize how silly human doubt appears to be.
I am grateful for God's majesty.

Day Nine: Glory

Mon Dec 12

"Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations."   I Chron 16:23
The way to salvation is gratitude. I am grateful for gratitude.

Day Eight: Trustworthiness


Sun Dec 11

"Self-forgetfulness, purity, and affection are constant prayers. Practice not profession, understanding not belief, gain the ear and right hand of omnipotence and they assuredly call down infinite blessings. Trustworthiness is the foundation of enlightened faith." SH 15:26-31
Today I am praying for trustworthiness. My confidence is with God!

Day Seven: The Tower


Sat. Dec 10

"Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.  I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever". Ps 61
Every word and every thought of prayer gives me that deep sense of comfort and security.
I am grateful for the tower of Truth.

Day Six: The Armor

Friday, Dec 9

This Week's lesson is asking me to be a knight of Love.
"Father, make me Love known, Love recognized, Love identified...That's all I want!"
I am grateful for God's armor.

Day Five: The journey


Thurs Dec 9

This gratitude / no complaint opportunity, is a beautiful journey!
Yes, there are ups and downs, some obstacles here and there, but it is all about the journey.
I am going to go up!
"Step by step will those who trust Him find that "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." SH 444:10
I am grateful for the journey!

Day Four: The Preserver


Wed Dec 7

Since my husband quit his full time job for a part time one and he is slowly moving into practice, a lot of questions arise, and my thought jumps into worries once in a while, but this week's lesson is a great reminder!
There is a law of promise in my heart, the promise of perpetual loving care.
My God is my Preserver.
I am grateful for the perpetual care!
I am grateful for the perpetual Love!

Day Three: Burden


Tuesday Dec 6

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee" Ps 55:22
This Golden text has been written for me!
Every time my thought goes to that "I am overwhelmed" place, the Bible lesson kicks in saying, "oh, it is OK, one step at a time, things will work out, they have always worked out, remember WHO is in charge..."
I am grateful for the Bible lesson.

Day Two: Forgiveness


Monday, Dec 5

I have been having some trouble with my thoughts in and out yesterday, some fear, some anger, and something in between. What happened on Saturday troubled me.
When I ask Mark to help me, he said "you need to work with Forgiveness"...
So today, I am focusing on forgiveness.
As I am contemplating forgiveness, I understand it as letting go of self, quit separation, abandon position, ignore reasoning, allow oneness in thought.
My forgiveness, becomes appreciation for the opportunity to salute an opponent in my consciousness and feel at peace.
I am grateful for that peace.

Day One: Higher Views


Sun Dec 4

 I am down the ladder again!
When my first appointment didn't show up, I was determined not to complaint...
And I didn't.
But when this other guy came in and started bulling me,
I went  %8#/:*)&@$!&#* in my head... Yes, I mumbled a bunch of complaints!
I felt threatened and uncomfortable, but I tried to get over it.
Before going to bed, I prayed and I wrote more gratitude in my journal.
Nevertheless, I woke up during the night full of fear and wanting to resign the project.
After a couple of hours of agony, I had to pray again. What clearly came to me, was to go up higher.
My prayer said, it wasn't about the story. My story. It was about GOD.
I dropped my problem right then, and I contemplated how big my God is.
The higher views gave me a sense of peace that put me back to sleep.
I am grateful for the higher views!

Day Six: Sufficiency


Saturday Dec 3rd

I am focusing to know that there is sufficiency of all good in my life and not agonize about the how's of the future.
The Bible lesson this week talks about Jesus' miracle with the loaves and fishes, -one of my favorite stories. And of course, he thanked God, BEFORE the actual manifestation of supply. Not even that, there were leftovers too!
"Creation is ever appearing, and must ever continue to appear from the nature of its inexhaustible source".SH 507:28-6
I am grateful for having sufficiency in all things!

Day Five: God Smiles...


Friday Dec 2

My day feels full of prayer and watchfulness. I feel a change.
I had to stop during the day a couple of times and think what I am grateful for.
I caught myself feeling content for no reason...
I still need to focus on humility. My heart thirsts for the gifts that come out of it.
Humility's impact, makes my God smile!
I am grateful!

Day Four: Humility

Thurs Dec 1st

I have learned a good lesson yesterday, and I feel I need to bring my focus on humility.
When I think "humility", a thought of gentleness comes to mind, acceptance, willingness, meekness, simplicity, selflessness.
The "being at ease" rises, and Christ takes over...
I have a lot to learn, I am grateful for learning.
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