Let Go Let God Appreciate Holy Places

I Grow in Appreciation of The World As A Holy Place.

As I think of holy places, images of beautiful, majestic locations may come to mind. I may think of a towering mountain range or a thundering waterfall. I may call to mind human creations such as churches and other sacred structures. These places are made holy by the reverence with which I and others behold them. Today I will regard the entirety of the world with this same reverence. I pay deep attention to my surroundings, perceiving the presence of God in the beauty of nature and in the wonder of architecture and engineering. I may not change the world as I grow in appreciation of its holiness, but I may change myself. I walk the earth with reverence, mindful of the presence of God that surrounds me. 

Take off the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.—Acts 7:33

Let Go, Let God

I Let Go Of Control And I Trust In God.

When a person facing a problem prayed for help, this thought came to her mind: Keep your fingerprints off of it. She heeded that advice to let go of her tight grip on her circumstances so the intelligence of God could move in and through the situation, freely and harmoniously. Everything worked out for her in an unexpected and beneficial way. I can use this same attitude to rise above the temptation to control that which I am called to face. I relax in trust as I release my concerns and effort to the Divine within. I discover most things work out well when I release control over them. I do what is mine to do and leave the greater part to divine intelligence and grace. As I do, my blessings abound. 

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.—Philippians 4:6

Let Go Let God Blossom

I Blossom Into  Fuller Awareness Of Myself As A Divine Being.

If I want to have a beautiful garden, I choose good soil and make sure the seeds I plant receive enough water. As the sun shines and the ground warms, I can expect new blooms to emerge from the ground and reach upward. As tender shoots grow tall, the flowers’ petals open to the sun’s rays. I blossom in much the same way. I am planted in spiritual truth, my roots drawing nourishment from the love and truth of God. I seek a deeper understanding of myself as a spiritual being, stretching toward the light and warmth of divine understanding. Like the flower, I bloom and stand tall. My roots nurture me with spiritual truth as I open myself and stretch toward the sun. 

In days to come Jacob shall take root, Israel shall blossom and put forth shoots, and fill the whole world with fruit.—Isaiah 27:6

Let Go Let God Stand In Faith

I Stand Strong In My Faith.

If I doubt I have what it takes to live the life of my dreams, I look inside myself to see where I can shift my outlook. I affirm I can accomplish whatever I set my mind to do. I am strong, able, and ready to rise higher and higher. I hold on to the teachings of Jesus whenever I experience doubt or feel I am not enough. His teachings remind me I am made in the image and likeness of God, just as he was. I am capable not only of doing the amazing things Jesus did, but even more—if I allow myself to believe I can. My faith in myself is the key to abundant living. My faith leads me to believe in myself and in my ability to create the life of my dreams. I carry Jesus’ words and teachings in my heart. Whatever I put mind and heart to I can achieve, today and every day. 

Jesus said to him, “If you are able!—All things can be done for the one who believes.”—Mark 9:23

Let Go Let God Bless The Earth

I Bless The Earth With Love And Gratitude.

What a brilliant miracle this earth is. In a delicate, intricate balance, this beautiful, majestic planet sustains itself and all the life on it. I show my reverence by lovingly caring for my earth home. I take care to reduce my use of materials and resources, recycle what I can, and put items back into circulation instead of throwing them away. I bless my earth home with prayers of health and peace. I pray others around the world feel the same and join me in holding the health of our planet in prayer. I am grateful for this miraculous, marvelous planet I am blessed to call home. With love and gratitude, I commit to doing all I can to live gently upon the earth. 

You set the earth on its foundations, so that it shall never be shaken.—Psalm 104:5

Let Go Let God With Appreciation

I Appreciate The Good In My Life.

When someone admires my efforts or thanks me for something helpful I’ve done, I’m happy to know I have blessed them. Recognizing how good it feels to be appreciated, I remember to express my gratitude and appreciation to the people who have blessed me. I appreciate my friends and family by nurturing those relationships. I appreciate my community by being a responsible citizen. I appreciate the natural beauty of the world by caring for it and taking time to enjoy it. The people, the places, and the things I appreciate become more precious to me as I discover that each reflects God’s presence and God’s activity in a uniquely beautiful way. I am grateful to have so much to appreciate. 

Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.—Romans 12:10

Let Go Let God Practice Positivity

With Positive Expectation, I Welcome The Highest And Best Outcomes.

Unity minister and teacher Eric Butterworth taught that we don’t achieve or receive what we deserve or even what we pray for. We achieve or receive what we expect. Today I ask myself: What am I expecting? Through my honest inquiry, I can determine whether I am holding positive expectations. If I am not, I look within. I realize saying no can be as important a part of developing positive expectations as saying yes. I say no to thoughts of unworthiness or any kind of limitation, or when I recognize what I’m considering will not serve my highest good or be a blessing to others. Through my commitment to authentic and honest living, I am laying the groundwork for full and abundant living. I keep my thoughts positive and expect the best. 

Let your word be ‘Yes, Yes’ or ‘No, No.’—Matthew 5:37