Let Go Let God Bless All God's Creatures

God bless all creatures large and small.

 

I pray every day for my friends and family, but today I include an important and diverse group of God’s creatures. Animals are a special blessing whether as beloved companions or majestic wild creatures. I give thanks for the divine wisdom that created them and for the wonder of their diversity. I’m grateful for my pets. They greet me each day with unconditional love and bless me with their joy. As extended members of my family, they bring love into my life, and I give thanks for the opportunity to be their steward on earth. Large or small, domestic or wild, I bless all God’s creatures in my prayers.

God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good.—Genesis 1:25

Let Go Let God Answer the Call

I answer the call as I open my heart to the wisdom of God.

 

What does it mean to answer the call? To a minister, it may mean having a deep commitment to serving God; to a doctor or nurse, helping others heal and feel whole; a teacher, encouraging students along the path of academic growth. What is my calling? What am I passionate about? The poet W.E. Henley once wrote, “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” These words strengthen my resolve to find the path that is mine to follow. I open my mind and heart to God, knowing that all will be revealed to me at the right time and in the right way. Opportunities await. The key to answering the call is to be open to new experiences and divine wisdom.

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 3:14

Let Go Let God Provide Comfort

I am comforted by the awareness of God.

 

It is normal in times of fear or challenge to reach out for comfort. Children may have a favorite blanket or bear to hug. Physical pacifiers such as these bring feelings of peace in the midst of distress. There are times in my adult life where I, too, may feel frightened. Major life transitions, losses, or even new beginnings may cause upset. In these moments, I seek comfort in God. I may repeat an affirmation such as: God is my ever-present source of guidance and protection. I turn to a familiar prayer or a reassuring verse from the Bible. With these words, I am calmed and soothed. I do not need a situation to be resolved to find peace. I need only remember that God is ever-present.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me.—Psalm 23:4

Let Go Let God Forgive

In forgiveness, I find freedom.

 

In my natural state, love flows readily to and from me. However, when I hold resentment, bitterness, or hatred toward anyone, including myself, I create an emotional block around my own heart. Each time I repeat a shaming or blaming story, I add yet another brick to that wall. Over time, I can come to feel disempowered and imprisoned within a fortress of my own negativity. In forgiveness, I find the key to returning to my natural state of expansiveness and freedom. When I forgive, I feel an indescribable grace. The wall around my heart disappears and the Christ Light that I truly am radiates throughout my being. Through forgiveness, I fully claim my natural states of love, gratitude, peace, and joy.

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.—Ephesians 4:32

Let Go Let God have Faith

I have faith in the power of God working in my life.

 

The more time I spend with God in prayer and meditation, the stronger our relationship develops. This strengthening provides a base upon which I build my life, just as a house is built upon a firm foundation. Even if the winds of fear blow and storms roll in, I have faith that my house is safe because the rock beneath me is unfaltering. However, during difficult times, I may struggle to trust that God is working toward good in my life or in the world. If I feel defeated because of a challenging situation, I turn my attention to Spirit. I focus on the calming rhythm of my breath and my body relaxes. I do not seek a solution; I simply rest in the presence of Spirit. My faith supports me. I feel my trust in God, and I have peace of mind.

There is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.—1 Samuel 2:2

Let Go Let God in Giving & Receiving

I am abundantly blessed when I give and receive.

 

The spiritual law of giving and receiving brings forth abundant blessings. In my sacred prayer time, Spirit reveals to me the ways that I can give and be of service. This law is very simple. If I desire to experience more love in my life, I give love. If peace is what I seek, I offer peace. Spiritual teacher Florence Scovel Shinn shared that giving opens the way for receiving. I remember these words of truth and know that giving and receiving are like different sides of the same coin. Spirit opens my mind and heart to both give and receive. With gratitude I receive abundant blessings. There is a dynamic exchange that occurs when I allow others to share with me. I am abundantly blessed when I participate in the flow of energy in the Universe.

 

Give, and it will be given to you.—Luke 6:38

Let Go Let God be Energetic

I am alive, vibrant, and energetic!

While I want to feel energized and enthusiastic, sometimes I may feel listless. When I do not feel motivated or uplifted, I pause to rethink my situation. I make an internal change. What is mine to do today? My energy shifts completely when I allow myself to be of service or when I have a sense of being part of something greater. I have all the energy I need. I am alive, vibrant, and energetic. I vow to make an outer change—to get a good night’s sleep and enjoy a nourishing breakfast. I plan time in prayer or meditation and exercise for my body. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, I am revitalized. I am alive, vibrant, and energetic!

 

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.—Philippians 4:13