We are always writing in the Book of Life. Our journey recorded there can be based upon our habitual thinking and imaging which lead to continual lack and limitation. Also our Book of Life can be the record of higher or spiritual thinking, feeling, and beliefs, leading to greater experiences of harmony, peace, joy, health, happiness, and abundance..
Abram left Ur of Chaldea. Ur means any type of idol worship. Abram’s name was changed to Abraham, meaning the father of the multitude, indicating the one God, the one Presence and Power. Saul’s name was changed to Paul. He was illumined on the road to Damascus and became a changed man. He no longer persecuted the early Christians. He was transformed and became one of the greatest Apostle’s.
We are all sons and daughters of the one God. We can write a “new name,” a new estimate, a new blueprint of ourselves. Is the concept of ourselves great enough, noble enough or grand enough to bring about an inner transformation of our heart, mind, and whole being? Do we have idols or false gods, just as they had in Chaldea years ago, that we worship? Are we following a path that leads to persecution of our higher/spiritual thoughts and beliefs? If so, we are denying the Creative Power within us that reveals to us our talents, opens up the door and shows us the way we are to go.
Sow for ourselves treasures in heaven, where the moth and the rust does not consume, and where thieves cannot break through and steal. We can write a new name in the book of life. Inscribe in mind harmony, health, wholeness, beauty, peace, and right action.
Write in your heart the truths of God…“Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, and whatsoever things are of good report. If there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think of these things now and forever more” (Philippians 4:8). “I saw in the right hand of Him that sat on the throne, a book written within…An angel proclaimed, Who is worthy to open the book?” (Revelations 5:1). Remember, You are worthy!
No doubt it is time for a lot of us to stop asking and start giving THANKS. Jesus had a supreme faith, put into action, and consistently used spiritual laws for good.
From the scriptures we read, “PROVE ME NOW HEREWITH, SAITH JEHOVAH OF HOSTS, IF I WILL NOT OPEN THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN, AND POUR YOU OUT A BLESSING, THAT THERE SHALL NOT BE ROOM ENOUGH TO RECEIVE IT.”
What are these blessings being poured out in our lives that we often overlook. The windows referred to are within us and must be opened to receive. Fear, doubt, being anxious will certainly close these windows. Scripture tells us, “All the Father has is yours,” however, we do not use these gifts of abundance to impress, demand exclusive ownership, or to jealously protect.
We are instructed to “REJOICE AND BE EXCEEDINLY GLAD.” We must examine our consciousness and see if we are withholding the joy, claiming delays, or putting negative input into the atmosphere.
All life is built on the foundation we are spiritual beings, bringing forth the image and likeness. We are challenged daily to live the truth . . . to abide in THE ONE PRESENCE AND POWER.
The time is now to surrender the false images and give our power to the bountiful, satisfying potential within. Remember no outer force can be in opposition with this INDWELLING PRESENCE. It is easy to keep this thought in mind, “DIVINE LOVE IS MY SHEPHERD; I SHALL NOT WANT.”
Imagination is our inner God-given visioning faculty. It is a powerful tool in lifting us out of despair and opening the windows of the soul for fulfillment. We must all recognize there is a Spirit within us that dissolves all that is unlike God the Good. “NOT BY MIGHT, NOR BY POWER, BUT BY MY SPIRIT, SAITH JEHOVAH OF HOSTS.” It is the miracle of miracles for us to enter into communion and prayer with the Christ within. “BEHOLD I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW.”
Rev. Richard Billings
Prosperity Sundays:
Sun., May 13, 2012
Sun., June 10, 2012
MISSION STATEMENT
Unity of Oak Park is dedicated to teaching Spiritual Truth; awakening individuals to the indwelling Christ - I AM; and putting into practice Universal Laws of Love, Peace, Prosperity, and Healing.
