A prayer for peace in unsettling times

One dynamic power, the source of all creation is present here in this very moment. Its power and presence are unmistakable as we witness the change of seasons, the plants that sprout and grow, the cycles of the moon, and the growth of children. All of these things are expressions of this intelligent source of life.

Spirit lives itself through all of its unique creations, which includes me and each one of us. Each one of us is a part of a greater fabric of all of humanity. And not only humanity we are all one with every creature, every drop of water, every wave coming onto the shore. That’s a part of us too on this beautiful planet.

I say a word of blessing that in these uncertain times we are individually anchored in peace, love, faith, and the anticipation of good to come. I hold that mental equivalent of a peaceful, loving world. I cultivate that by feeling love and peace in my own heart. And I practice the tools to be centered, grounded, anchored in spirit, leaning into that power and presence that wants to serve us good and more good. And so when the world seems overwhelming or beyond our control with conflicts on every side, I claim peace in my heart, tranquility in my mind, calm in my attitude as we face the world and share this vibration of peace and love. We may look different, just like the variety of flowers. Even from the same Zinnia seeds, a whole garden of different colored and shaped flowers is amazing. This is Spirit’s life living itself for me to behold.

With great thanksgiving, I know that this is my moment to receive the gift of this amazing life. This light, that lights my way through the darkness, sometimes too allows me to be the light for others. And with gratitude in my heart, knowing that this eternal life goes on, I can let go of old habits and ways of thinking. Anchoring myself over and over again in Spirit’s loving assignment for us - to live life fully and find joy, peace and love. I’m grateful that there’s a higher power that’s helping me do this especially during challenging times.

With a heart filled with appreciation, I release this prayer knowing it’s already accomplished. And so it is, amen.

Andra Sandberg, Practitioner
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Freedom

 
There is one Life Force ever present, loving and powerful. And at the same time this Life Force is ever creating anew. Spirit is this Life Force behind all sentient beings on this planet. Spirit is all knowing and encompasses everything.

I am one with this powerful loving presence of Spirit. Since this Life Force is everywhere present, it has to include me and every being in this world. We are all made of the same Life Force and therefore each one of us is powerful and full of life. With Spirit as my source, I am filled with this Life Force and grateful for the way it shows up in my life.

I affirm now that I feel the freedom that is mine today. As a part of this Life Force that Spirit is, I can affirm for myself all of the health, beauty and love that is my divine right as an expression of Spirit. I affirm freedom to feel grace and gratitude for my life and wellbeing.

With thanksgiving for this time to dwell in gratitude for my connection to Spirit, I can release my prayer now into the law.

And let it be. And so it is.

Bette Smith, Practitioner Emeritus
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Abundance

There is one Life, one Love, one Power and one Presence.

It is that love and that power and that presence that is my breath; it is my heartbeat; it is my eyes that I see, it is my hands that feel, and it is the feet that allow me to walk. I am one with this power. I am one with this presence. I am one with this vitality that pulses through every cell of my body and every nerve of my body. As that is true for me this is true for everyone reading this prayer and beyond.

I claim for each of us a release of any thought of limitation, a release of any belief of lack. I affirm that we came here to live and to thrive and to be the hands and feet of Spirit itself as we mingle with the other lives of those that we love and our families. I affirm abundance in our lives. I affirm abundance in our belief in the good and the wholeness, in the vitality of spirit that lives in and through our bodies and lives in and through all of our actions of our lives. Spirit is not squashed by any thought or any action where any belief spirit continues to expand and show itself in our lives. Therefore, I claim and affirm for everyone listening to this prayer that Spirit is us, working through us. And now we hear the voice of truth telling us to arise in this situation. Arise now in our beliefs. Arise now and trust that life is moving and expanding in us now.

With great gratitude, I release my word into that law that takes our word and makes it so, is acting upon it even now. With great gratitude I released this word and I let it go.

And so it is. Amen.

Sue Robson, Practitioner
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Perfect Healing

 

There is only one life. One power and presence that is in and through all people, places and situations, and this is what I call Spirit – the creator of all. Spirit is good and only good; it is peace, joy, harmony and balance. Spirit is health and wisdom, clarity and comfort. Every moment is filled with the all-ness of Spirit, and Spirit gives freely of itself to one and all, never judging, never holding back, just freely giving.

Because I exist, then I, too, must be a part of the creative essence of Spirit. The love that Spirit is surrounds me; the peace that Spirit is fills me; the health that Spirit is, is mine to accept in every moment, for Spirit is in every moment, just waiting to give to me my heart’s desire – all I need do is open and say YES! And as this is true for me, I know that it is also the truth about anyone reading this prayer because we are all surrounded and imbued with the health, comfort, goodness and Spirit-ness that Life has to offer.

And so as I speak my word in the first person, I invite all who are reading this to join with me as I consciously affirm and claim perfect healing. I declare that anything I need to bring my body into perfect harmony and comfort is provided for easily and effortlessly. Perfect healing is starting even as I write this prayer, and continues up to, during, and through any medical appointment, procedures, or surgeries I may have. I claim anything standing in the way of my complete healing is easily and completely removed, and any discomfort or unease that I may have been feeling melts away into an experience of peaceful calm throughout my body. I’m also accepting an experience of peaceful assurance that I am in good hands and all will work out for my highest and greatest good.

With a heart overflowing with gratitude for knowing this truth,

I release this, my word, into the creative essence known as the Law, to be made manifest in form and action. And so it is!

Sue Faria, Practitioner Emeritus
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Uncertainty

There is one life divine and it is infinite in nature. All that there is, is a part of this container of life, ever expanding, growing, changing. Everywhere life is, Spirit is an active part. This oneness of life connects every sentient being and provides the container for ongoing life as it evolves and continues no matter what. Spirit is love and Spirit is peace. And Spirit is the power for good behind all life.

I am one with this ever-changing life. What is true for Spirit is true for me. I am love and peace. I hold within me a power for good so strong that nothing in this material world can oppose it. I am a part of this container of life guided by Spirit.

I am supported by love. I am supported by Spirit. I am supported right where I am right now. I know that whatever is going on around me, I am still supported by Spirit. No matter what shows up in my life, whatever challenge confronts me, and whatever change awaits me, I am supported by Spirit. As I tune in to the power of Spirit, I feel it’s blessing. As I align with the power of Spirit, I know I can face whatever shows up in my life. As I hear that still small voice of Spirit, I feel the support and move boldly into the day with renewed confidence. I know that I am guided through every movement and circumstance in my life. I affirm that I am able to ride out any storm that comes my way as I listen for Spirit’s guidance.

I give thanks now for this time of remembering the truth that Spirit hears every prayer. I can let go of this prayer, as I release it into the law. I can let go and trust that it is made manifest in form.

And so it is. Amen.

Bette Smith, RSCP Emeritus
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Unlimited Possibilities

The first spark of light is the divine, the creator of all life that is in, through, and as all of life. It is divine perfection that illuminates, animates and creates from love, all that is.

Each of us is a divine miracle walking on this planet at this time.

As we consciously turn our attention toward this miraculous, mysterious creator and merge with its thoughts, our experience shifts from whatever is troubling to unlimited possibilities. That is the prayer today. I accept for each of us, openness and expectancy for the magic and miracles of enlightenment through Divine Mind pouring forth new transformational thoughts and experiences for each of us at this time, in this place. As we light our own Spirits’ within, with the idea of unlimited possibilities, all that troubles melts away.

That is the spiritual mind treatment that I gratefully move into the law where the impress is taken immediately, for our highest and greatest good, no matter what. And that’s what I allow to unfold divinely this day.

And so it is. Blessed Be.

Jennifer Mann, Practitioner Emeritus
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Oneness with Spirit

 

There is one Life, one source for all that is, one energy & essence that is in all people, places and situations. I call this all-ness Spirit. It is the beauty of a sunset, the power of a storm, the joy of a child, and the gentleness of a spring rain. Spirit is the creator of all that is, and Spirit has total unconditional love for all it’s creation. There is nothing outside of or beyond Spirit, for Spirit is all there is.

Which means that all that Spirit is, is right where I am – in me, as me, surrounding me and supporting me in every moment. There is no circumstance or situation that is beyond the loving heart of Spirit, no place that is without the strength and peace of Spirit. Whether I recognize it or not, Spirit is always present, just waiting for me to let go and trust. As this is true for me, it is true for anyone reading this prayer, for Spirit’s heart is within each one of us, the common thread connecting us with each other.

As I speak this prayer in the 1st person, I invite all who read this to do the same as I claim for myself a greater awareness of my oneness with Spirit. I allow myself to fully participate in this thing called life, co-creating with love and a conscious awareness of the present moment. I accept for myself a greater opening to experiencing love and joy, and I allow the peace of Spirit to fully fill me to overflowing every moment of every day.

With a heart overflowing with gratitude for answered prayer, I just say thank you Spirit.

And I release this, my word, into the immutable law, and I let it be. And so it is.

Sue Faria, Practitioner Emeritus
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa