Prayer for Self-Compassion

There is One Infinite Presence, one Divine Intelligence expressing Itself fully and completely through all of life. This Presence lives within every heart, every breath, every circumstance under heaven. It is the essence of love, compassion, wisdom, peace, and wholeness. I know that this Divine Life includes me now and always.

I recognize that I am inseparable from this loving Presence. The compassion of the Universe flows through me with every breath and every step of my experience. I align myself with gentleness, understanding, and grace. I release the harsh judgments, self-recrimination, regret, and sorrow that once clouded my awareness. I no longer allow confusion or sadness from the outer world to define my inner truth. Instead, I cultivate a deeper awareness of peace, clarity, and loving acceptance.

I affirm that healing energy moves through my mind, body, and spirit now. Depression dissolves into light. Self-criticism gives way to kindness. I forgive myself completely and allow my heart to rest in compassion. I trust the unfolding of life and focus my attention upon the greater good yet to be revealed. With each new moment, I grow stronger in love, wiser in understanding, and freer in spirit.

I give thanks for this truth already unfolding in perfect and divine order. I am grateful for the presence of peace within me, for renewed hope, for clarity, and for the transforming power of self-compassion. I rest in gratitude, knowing that healing is already accomplished.

And so I release this word into the creative law of the Universe, trusting completely in its perfect expression.

And so it is.

Andra Sandberg, RScP
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Inner Peace

I recognize that the Divine Presence is perfect peace itself, the eternal stillness that underlies all existence. This Universal Spirit is pure harmony, the tranquility that remains constant beneath every surface activity. The Divine Presence is infinite calm, the essence that permeates every moment, every breath, every heartbeat of life. This Universal Spirit is the quiet that exists in the center of all being, the awareness that witnesses all experiences with equanimity. The Divine Presence is serenity, the peace that needs nothing, lacks nothing, and remains forever complete in its gentle, loving presence.

This same Divine Presence that is peace expresses itself as my nature. The stillness that characterizes Universal Spirit flows through my consciousness as my natural state of being. The tranquility that is the essence of the Divine Presence lives and breathes within me. I am one with this calm. The peace that defines Universal Spirit is my true identity, my deepest self, my authentic way of being in this world.

I realize that inner peace is the spiritual reality of my being and I tap into it now. My mind rests in clarity, free from the turbulence of worry or anxiety. My heart beats with the rhythm of divine serenity, and my entire being radiates the calm confidence that comes from knowing my oneness with Universal Spirit. This peace permeates every cell, every thought, every interaction, creating a sanctuary of stillness wherever I go.

My heart is filled with gratitude for this recognition. I feel deep appreciation for the gift of awareness, for the ability to know and experience my spiritual nature. This thankfulness fills me completely, a warm and radiant feeling of joy that celebrates the beauty of divine understanding.

With complete trust, I release this treatment into the loving action of Universal Spirit, knowing that what is true in the spiritual realm is already manifesting in my experience. I rest in the certainty that all is well, and so it is.

Rev. Edward Viljoen, Senior Minister
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Willing to Change

Spirit is everywhere, all around and within all things. Spirit is the source of love and the power for good. Spirit is the amazing life force creating infinite ways of being.

This powerful presence of Spirit is here with me now. It expresses as me and expresses in each person I meet and beyond. Spirit’s love is the love that dwells within me. That power for good is constantly supporting me and sustaining me. This life force that Spirit is, exists within me all the time.

I now affirm that I am ready and willing to change my circumstances. I move forward unafraid with a heart open to Spirit’s call. I put into action now all my dreams and step up with renewed faith and strength in partnership with the power of Spirit within me. I turn away from the past and create anew from this place of love and care. With a greater resolve than I have ever felt, I now jump into this unknown with faith that Spirit is always right there with me.

With a heart full of gratitude for this truth and the ever-giving nature of Spirit, I can be assured that this prayer carries me into a greater yet to be.

I now release this prayer into the law. It is done. And so it is. Amen.

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