The Cross

The Cross of Jesus is an emblem of triumph. 

It stands as the symbol of the supreme overcoming.

 The Christ in me crosses out all error and reveals the Truth of eternal life. 

I deny the self that I may unite with the selfless. 

I give up the mortal that I may attain the immortal. I dissolve the thought of the 

physical body that I may realize the spiritual body

A Lenten Prayer

William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)

A lenten prayer

Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ indwelling in them.

Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all life.

Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light.

Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify.

Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.

Fast from anger; feast on patience.

Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.

Fast from worry; feast on trust.

Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.

Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives.

Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer.

Fast from hostility; feast on nonviolence.

Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.

Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others.

Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal truth.

Fast from discouragement; feast on hope.

Fast from facts that depress; feast on truths that uplift.

Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm.

Fast from suspicion; feast on truth.

Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire.

Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence.

Gentle God, during this season of fasting and feasting, gift us with your presence

so we can be a gift to others in carrying out your work. 

Amen.

 

William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)

(American author, educator, motivational speaker)

A Prosperity Practice for Lent

Give up buying what you can't afford for lent.

Pretzels originated in Europe during the Middle Ages. A monk was making unleavened bread for Lent with flour and water because eggs, milk and lard were not consumed as part of the Lenten fast. He twisted some of the dough into the shape of people praying with both arms folded across their chests.(can you see it?)  He decided it would be a perfect treat for children learning to say their prayers. He called the treats pretiola, the Latin word for "little reward."

Love Wins, an Interview with Rob Bell

Take a moment with this interview. As you spend this Lenten season getting to know God's presence a little better you may enjoy this discussion.
God Bless You
John
Rob Bell--Love Wins  http://livestre.am/F4gw

Watch live streaming video from lovewins at livestream.com

Lent 2011, Let Go, Let God

As we begin our journey through Lent you may wish to use the Unity booklet Let Go, Let God as part of your daily practice. click here for the booklet. 

You can download it or it can be mailed to you.

God bless you on your Journey through Lent.

http://www.unity.org/publications/freeBooklets/lent2011LandingPage.html

The Resurrection

Father-God I rest in the consciousness of Your presence with me and about me. I rest in the consciousness of Your life and perfection within me.

Resting in God

Father-God I rest in the consciousness of Your presence with me and about me. I rest in the consciousness of Your life and perfection within me. 

Crucifixion

God's Spirit in me is invincible and indestructible. Thank you, Father, for Your spirit in me gives me victory over death itself.

Gesthamane

I call on God's power to dissolve old error thoughts. I let my thoughts follow after the pattern of Truth set for me by Jesus Christ.

Holy Communion

I observe Holy Communion by keeping the words of Jesus Christ before me, 

by letting  His words of Truth grow in my mind, and by following in His footsteps.

The Fire of God

The works of Spirit are always constructive. 

I am not afraid to be on fire with the idea of God; 

I am not afraid to be consumed with a desire for greater light and Truth.

The New Race

I never cease to grow and progress. 

Each day I am inspired through Christ in me 

to come up higher and nearer to His perfection.

Transcending Spirit of Christ

The transcending Spirit of Christ is in me. 

Abiding in this realization, I am at peace, I am poised and confident.

Patience

I am patient, for my faith in God assures me 

that all things in my life are working together for my good.

The Overcomer

I claim my dominion in Christ, I affirm my freedom to express the Christ perfection within me.

The Sabbath

I daily emphasize the Sabbath idea, the idea of serving God in praise and thanksgiving and in silent prayer.

Fourth Dimension

Through Christ within, I clearly discern spiritual things. I know that there is no limit to the width of my human horizon when I realize my divine potential.

The Grace of God

Through the grace of God I forgive, and I am forgiven.

The Body Temple

I keep my attention on the ageless, perfect spirit within me.