Grief and Loss

There is one life divine, and it is Spirit. Always present, it is the constant guiding light of truth and beauty. Spirit’s love is available all of the time, in all situations. Spirit’s peace is always available in all situations. Even in the midst of loss, Spirit’s presence is always available.

 Spirit expresses through me as me. Spirit’s love is always available to me. The peace of Spirit is quietly available to me anytime. I am linked in love to Spirit as my source and guide. The light of Spirit shines bright within me. It fills me with love and sustains me through anything that greets me in life.

 I allow all of my feelings of grief and loss to flow through me. I allow myself to feel them fully and allow all feelings of anger, hurt, shame or loss to work through me now. I affirm that in the midst of all of these feelings, the presence of Spirit is also here with me. I claim that this power of love is here now too. This all-encompassing power of love and peace enfold me now as I remember the truth of my being. I am one with this love and peace of Spirit. I know that by acknowledging all my feelings, it lessens their hold on me, and I can move through them with Spirit’s grace and guidance.

 As I release this prayer, I do it with gratitude. I acknowledge the love and peace of Spirit everywhere, even in these times of grief. And I can let go and let Spirit be my guide.

And so it is. Amen.

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

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Prayer for Times of Grief and Loss

There is One, no other, no thing outside of It, the source, foundation and substance of Love. It is everywhere present, connecting all to Itself, eternally giving to Its creation, whole, perfect and complete, ever expressing through and as Life. This divine Mother-Father God is the one heart, the one body, mind and spirit of all that is. This all knowing Intelligence always acts on behalf of Life, bringing the invisible into form. It celebrates and delights in creation, It is the balm of comfort and compassion. It is uncaused Joy, Beauty and Peace. The Beloved is never absent. It is fully available in every moment.

From this I am made, It is my source and sustenance. I am here on purpose through the will and love of God, a place where God shows up. The Divine breathes through me, beats my heart and renews me in each moment. I am inseparable from this one life, however life is showing up.  All my needs are met within it. I am never alone, the Beloved is as close as my breath.

With this understanding I affirm this prayer for myself and all beings, all life. I accept that  God is with me in all situations, conditions or circumstances. In the appearance of loss and grief I am never alone, the comfort and compassion of the Divine walks with me in all things. I willingly receive this good as my heart breaks open. I allow grief and longing its full expression, I let the tears flow. I let the waves move through me as my heart softens and embraces life more fully, with a deepening passion and tenderness. I honor endings and beginnings with renewed reverence. I recognize the natural cycle of life, the continuity and eternal nature of my and others' physical and spiritual beingness. I am generous and kind to myself. I give this process the time it needs. I am supported and comforted. I gently integrate this experience into my heart, body, mind and spirit. I am transformed and enriched by it. Love grows in me. It is well.

With a grateful heart I acknowlege this spiritual truth of my being, confidant it is already known and done in the heart and arms of the Divine.

And so it is.

Amada Colt, RScP

Healing through Grief and Loss

Divine life is always moving forward.  The intention of this divine Life is goodness and is seen everywhere. It is seen as the renewal in spring, the cycling of the seasons, the growing of plants and trees; all are growing according to an amazing inner clock. 

This living essence is within everything and everyone.  Each one of us is a one-of-a-kind expression of this one Life. I am a part of this living essence, this divine Life.

Recognizing grief and loss as a natural part of this cycle of Life, I choose to stay connected with the power that orchestrates all Life. I affirm an unobstructed flow of feelings through me that brings a sense of freedom and healing.  I release old habits that don’t serve any longer and I listen to that gentle voice that knows that love is the answer.  I listen to my heart and take extra good care of myself while allowing myself to grieve.  I breathe deeply; aware that something mysteriously wonderful is keeps me breathing.  Allowing one breath after another reminds me that my breath comforts me, connecting me again and again to this one Life, and that brings me hope and gratitude. 

Resting in faith and thankfulness, I release this prayer to the spiritual laws that are already activated by this Word.

And so it is.

Andra Sandberg, RScP

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Prayer for Grief and Loss

Prayer for Grief and Loss

Spirit is love everlasting.  Spirit is peace abiding always.  Spirit is the source of love and keeps giving all the time.  There is no beginning and there is no end to the magnificent power of Spirit.  In all places, seen and unseen, in all situations, happy or sad, in every moment of every day, Spirit is always there.  This never ending life of Spirit continues even after the walk on this earthly plane.  Even after the last breath of life as we know it, life continues.  Life continues to love and be loved. 

I am one with that Spiritual essence which is the source of my love and peace.  As I align myself closer and closer to that essence, I am clear in the knowledge that I can find peace.  I can feel that spiritual alignment within me bringing me closer to love and closer to peace. Everything I am is given by the always generous, loving hands of Spirit.  Spirit is in each breath I take and each step I take.  I am one with Spirit each moment of each day.

I claim that I move a step closer to peace with each breath.  As I remember Spirit’s love is a part of me, I remember that whatever passes away from my life is also held in loving embrace by Spirit.  I claim that I become steady and sure with the knowing that Spirit’s love guides me every step of the way. I claim that I am able to access all of Spirit’s love within me as I move through this time of grief and pain.  I declare right now a calm acceptance of what is and a new resolve continue to love and be grateful for all parts of my life.

I am so grateful to align with this truth and knowledge that Spirit is always with me.  I am grateful to stop and remember this truth through this time of prayer. And I am grateful as I open to this love and peace that is the essence of who I am.

I release my word into the law of mind where it is acted upon and made so.  And so it is.

Bette Smith, RScP

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

A Prayer for Healing In Times of Loss

A Prayer for Healing In Times of Loss by Pamela Heck, RScP

Compassionate Mother, Father, God…Spirit of Loving Comfort in times of loss, I know that you are fully present in both joy and sorrow. No matter what challenge presents itself on life’s journey, I cannot absent myself from your sweet presence nor remove myself from your care. Even in the midst of profound grief and loss, Spirit is there, waiting only for an opening to be fully revealed. I accept this opening for myself and for all who grieve.

I accept a sense of peace and safety, and I allow this peace and safety to reveal itself gently, knowing that grief is part of the healing process. I am able to move through this process step-by-step in my own way, and in my own time, without judgment. I am restored and renewed into a profound peace of body, mind and soul. As my heart undergoes this profound healing process, I affirm that a great healing has also taken place for my loved one. I find comfort in the knowledge that life is eternal. The earthly body that no longer serves is left behind. In our passing, we are healed and renewed into a new life, but the love we have given so freely continues to enrich the lives of all who knew and loved us.

Gratefully I give thanks for my loved one’s new life. Gratefully I accept a deepening sense of peace and purpose in my own life.

 Gratefully I release this, my word, expecting and accepting its return made manifest.

AND SO IT IS!

Comfort in Times of Grief

A prayer for comfort in times of grief

There is one living Spirit almighty. It is God, and God is the eternal presence of love, peace and joy. God’s love is the only power. The perfect intelligence of this living Spirit is what has created all of life and it is what sustains all of life. God gives itself fully to all of its creation. This living Spirit has its life in each and every one of us.

So then, it must be that this living Spirit is alive in me. All of its power and intelligence is present within me. The love, peace and joy that has created the universe is alive in me.

I accept that all I need is supplied to me. In this time of grief, I accept comfort and peace of mind. I remember that love is eternal, and that nothing or no one can truly be lost or gone. I claim for myself that even as my heart feels heavy with a sense of loss, I am at the same time filled with awe and wonder at the power of love in my life. I trust the wisdom of the living Spirit to guide me through this time. I realize that I cannot be stuck or stagnant in the flow of God’s love.

I am alive and present for each moment. My heart is comforted by this remembrance of the truth of life. I allow the grief I feel to flow through me in its own time. I am tender, gentle and compassionate with myself and with those around me. I accept the loving embrace of the divine Spirit in this time of my life. I let the light of God to lead me forward remembering that joy and peace will return to me, for they live in the very fabric of my being. I am love.

I give thanks for the remembrance of this truth. That I am fully alive in God’s love even in this time of grief. I am grateful for the comfort I receive.

I release this prayer unto that which has created all of life, knowing it will manifest the highest good in my life.

And So It Is