Tuesday, June 21, 2011

"Truth - Healing"


“The Spiritual elevator of the human race, physically, morally, and Christianly, is the truism that Truth demonstrates good, and is natural; while error, or evil, is really non-existent, and must have produced its own illusion, -for it belongs not to nature nor to God.  Truth is the power of God which heals the sick and the sinner, and is applicable to all the needs of man.  It is the universal, intelligent Christ-idea illustrated by the life of Jesus, through whose ‘stripes we are healed.’ By conflicts, defeats, and triumphs, Christian Science has been reduced to the understanding of mortals, and found able to heal them”  Miscellaneous Writings. 259

The word natural associated with Truth is refreshing, inspiring and comforting.  To often in our day-to-day activites and conversation, the suggestion that Truth is something other than the right way or natural way tempts us to move in a direction opposite of our spritiual good and growth.  Rather than accept any belief contrary to Truth, as I align my thought wtih this truism, I am rewarded with clear and uplifted thought in living my day.


Wednesday, June 15, 2011

In NO Wise



“Nothing        (Not anything; In no degree, not at all; in no wise; No part, portion, quantity or degree: Webster’s 1913+1828) 
but Spirit,      ( Life itself; the intelligent, immaterial and immortal part of man; Energy, vivacity, ardor, enthusiasm, courage, etc. The renewed nature of man {Matt 26. Gal. 5.} Webster’s 1913+1828)  
Soul,               (The seat of real life or vitality; the source of action;Energy; courage; spirit; fervor; affection, or any other noble manifestation of the heart or moral nature; inherent power or goodness.  Webster’s 1913+1828) 
can evolve Life,       (Enjoyment in the right use of the powers; especially, a spiritual existence; happiness in the favor of God; heavenly felicity.  Manner of living; conduct; deportment, in regard to morals Webster’s 1913+1828) 
for Spirit        (vivacious or lively; one who evinces great activity; That which hath power or energy; the quality of any substance which manifest life, activity.  Webster’s 1913+1828)  
is more than all else.”      (otherwise; human opinion, aggravation, mortal aptitude, scholastic theology, human impairment, belligerence, unemployment, failure, lack of success, homelessness, frustration, moral dilemma, self-reliance, injury, back pain, human condition and suffering.) 
Science & Health with key to the Scriptures p. 335

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Weekly Bible Lesson, mybiblelesson.com, God the Preserver of Man


“Shook off  the dust
of their feet” comes from Jesus’ advice to his disciples when he sent them out to heal (see Luke 9:5). He said that if they encountered opposition and felt unwelcome anywhere, they should
simply shake the dust off their feet and leave. So that’s what Paul and Barnabus did when they left Antioch— and immediately started healing in Iconium, which was a political and economic hub in south-central Turkey.”  
Weekly Bible Lesson, mybiblelesson.com, God the Preserver of Man

Friday, May 27, 2011

"There are Christ's That Would Deceive"

"There are Christ's that would deceive, if it were possible, 'by the very elect, by instituting matter 
And it's methods in place of God, Mind.'" Misc Writ p175. 


The truth is, you must declare that you have no short comings, 
any mark's that can injure, deform any part of you or mar you; 
not one spot, 
not one single stain; 
no fault; 
no taint; 
no imputation; 
never any disgrace.  


Because, you are made in God's perfect image not the image or images that mortal man advocates! 


God beholds you as such so listen and love his way.  

The body, some past experience or event will sometimes take the shape of a false Christ but it can only limit you or harm you if you chose to give it power.


God and his angel's will always be there to refute, repudiate and defeat the devil's works.  "Angels: God's thoughts passing to man; spiritual intuitions, pure and perfect; the inspiration of goodness, purity, and immortality, counteracting all evil, sensuality, and mortality."  
Science and Health with key to the Scriptures p. 581

Monday, May 16, 2011

5/16/2011 "Soul (God), the All-knowing Architect and Builder"








"Soul (God), the All-knowing Architect and Builder

True concept—
Man: idea of God; spiritual, genuine; perfect; immortal; indestructible; eternal
shows it to be impossible that a material body, though interwoven with matter’s highest stratum, misnamed mind, should be man, — the genuine and perfect man, the immortal idea of being, indestructible and eternal. Were it otherwise, man would be annihilated.

Question. — What are body and Soul?
Answer. — Identity is the reflection of Spirit, the reflection in multifarious forms of the living Principle, Love. Soul is the substance, Life, and intelligence of man, which is individualized, but no in matter.  Soul can nver reflect anything inferior to Spirit. (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy)

Reflection
peace hope humor poise
wholeness harmony goodness beauty balance innocence
humility strength nobility serenity gentleness
quietude reflection brilliance control flexibility
artistry modesty patience
joy inspiration reflection strength intuition immortality spiritual sense morality control
courage agelessness nobility
calmness symmetry quietude
boldness artistry serenity humor purity hope clarity
grace virtue agility"

Soul and Body May 16–22, 2011, Weekly Bible Lesson, mybiblelesson.com, Christian Science Publishing Society, Boston, MA.

Monday, April 18, 2011

My Job to Do


I have a job to do!   My job is expressing to the fullest God’s infinite glory.

I am so grateful to be about doing this job.  I am at-one-with Life and I express abundance, peace, strength, compassion, fellowship, friendship, prosperity, courage; and I have dominion over hatred, belligerence, war, judging, condemning, anxiety, self-will, self-justification, age, blight, poverty, homelessness.
My hope is an expression of expectancy, God's ever present Love.  My joy is a reflection of the trust I place in God. ‘The Lord is good to all (me, my family, my neighbor) and his tender mercies are over me, and mine, and all.’ Ps 145:9
I am deathless, spiritual, because the infinite divine Principle, God, is my true path.  Matter has no claim to me, stomach pain, suffering, heart condition, drugs, past mistakes are the work of mortal man.  And today, right now, I claim my true spiritual heritage.  
“2 | Ezekiel 18:32 I have
I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.”
Probation after Death - 2 Apr. 18–24, 2011, Christian Science Weekly Bible Lesson mybiblesson.com

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Isaiah 41:10-13


Isaiah 41:10-13
New Living Translation (NLT)



 10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
      Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
   I will strengthen you and help you.
      I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
 11 “See, all your angry enemies lie there,
      confused and humiliated.
   Anyone who opposes you will die
      and come to nothing.
 12 You will look in vain
      for those who tried to conquer you.
   Those who attack you
      will come to nothing.
 13 For I hold you by your right hand—
      I, the Lord your God.
   And I say to you,
      ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.


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