Today's Daily Word - Wednesday, June 24, 2009

 How Am I?

 I am abundantly blessed and fulfilled.

Incidents of talking to oneself are often the subjects of humorous stories. However, as I confirm in meditation where I am in my life plan, I ask myself, How am I? I run through my checklist: Are my plans God-inspired? Do I feel deep in my soul that my choices are right for me? Paying attention to what brings me joy can reveal volumes about my right actions and perfect calling. Supportive affirmations keep me focused:

 I am making progress toward my God-inspired goals each day.

 I choose divinely guided steps to pursue my perfect calling.

 I claim a fulfilling life for myself at home, at work, and in my community.

 My words and actions make a difference.

 How am I? More than fine! I am blessed!

"Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble."--2 Peter 1:10

Renaissance Unity

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Control

"We must give up our will, give up control, and release our expectations about a specific result. This is where the going starts to get tough. We want what we want, and usually we want it yesterday. We need to open ourselves up to the possibility that we don't always know what's best for us."

~Kathy Cordova

 Today's Affirmation

I surrender my need to be in control and trust that Spirit is in charge of my life.

 Today's Meditation

 Dear God,

 Sometimes, I stumble over conflicting messages regarding control:

"Take control of the situation."

"Demonstrate control or you'll be considered weak."

"Don't lose control."

"Get this situation, your people, yourself under control."

"Don't be controlling."

"You are so controlling, it stifles me."

Often, being in control implies that I might know what is best for myself, my family, or the planet and that I can force a specific outcome by sheer force of my will.

I know that I do not always know what is the best or highest outcome for myself or anyone else.

I see how, at times, being in control is an attempt to be You.

I surrender.

I surrender my having to be in charge.

I surrender my illusions of what is real.

I surrender my images of what is best for me.

I surrender my willfulness.

I surrender my self.

I place my life under Your direction, knowing that as I pay attention and listen, You will guide me.

Direct every moment, every conversation, every thought and every action.

Show me who You created me to be.

Show me what I am to do and say today.

Express Yourself through me.

As I surrender to Your perfection, I am free to be all that I am.

Thank You for the peace that fills me now.

Amen