Trust

 There is One Infinite Presence, one Divine Intelligence expressing Itself as all of life. This Presence is the source of wisdom, love, order, and unfailing goodness. It moves through every circumstance and every experience with perfect intelligence. Even when the way ahead is not yet visible, this Divine Presence is already guiding each step with clarity and grace.

I know that this same Presence lives within me now. I am one with the wisdom of the Universe, and I rest in the certainty that life is unfolding for my highest good. Trust arises naturally within me as confidence in the unseen, a willingness to believe in possibilities not yet revealed, and a quiet assurance that the greater good is already taking shape. Though the outcome may not yet be proven, I know that the seeds of right action and right results are already planted.

I affirm that I move forward with a deep sense of well-being, even in the midst of the unknown. I release the need to have every answer before taking the next step. I trust the wisdom within me and the loving intelligence that governs all of life. Faith steadies my heart. Peace quiets my mind. Confidence strengthens my spirit. What is not yet visible is nevertheless being formed in perfect order. I am guided, supported, and carried by a power greater than my doubts.

I give thanks for the trust that fills my heart and for the calm assurance that all is unfolding as it should. I am grateful for the courage to believe in what I cannot yet see, for the peace that accompanies uncertainty, and for the knowing that life is always working toward wholeness, harmony, and good.

I release this word into the creative law of the Universe, knowing that trust is established within me and expressed in every area of my life. I rest in confidence, peace, and well-being.

And so it is.

Andra Sandberg, RScP
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

To Deepen My Spiritual Practice

Recognition
There is One Power and One Presence that is All There Is. It is Intelligent, and It is Loving. It delights in expressing Itself in, through, and as everything that It has created. It is fully present at every point throughout creation. And it delights in knowing Itself in, through and as Its own creations.

Unification
This means that right where I am, the full Power, Presence and Intelligence of God is present and available to me, and that right where I am God is delighting in knowing Itself in, through, and as me.

Realization
I recognize that my heart’s desire to deepen my spiritual practice is a divine urging. Deep is calling to deep as my individualized mind longs to know and feel more fully and completely the Divine Mind. My desire for a deepened spiritual practice is simply the Divine One beckoning, desiring for me to know It in the way that It knows Itself. So I surrender to this longing of Spirit, and release any resistance to my daily spiritual practice. I accept for myself a revealing of that Divine Intelligence within that guides me into the perfect knowing of how to have a more consistent daily spiritual practice, and provides any resources--internal and external—to support my spiritual practice.

Thanksgiving
With gratitude I welcome my deepened spiritual practice into my mind, heart, soul, and daily life.

Release
I now release this Word to that aspect of God which can only say “Yes” and automatically makes this so. And so it is.

Rev. Joyce Duffala
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Prayer for Finding Stillness

There is One Infinite Presence, one Divine Intelligence expressing Itself as all of life. This Presence is the silent source of peace, wisdom, and harmony. It lives within every heart and every breath. It is the stillness beneath all movement, the calm beneath every thought, and the eternal center that is never disturbed.

I know that this same Presence lives within me now. At the core of my being there is a sacred quiet, a place of perfect peace and profound serenity. No outer circumstance has the power to disturb the truth of who I am. I am grounded in the stillness of Divine Love, centered in wisdom, and held in the gentle embrace of Infinite Peace.

I affirm that with every breath my mind becomes quiet and my body relaxes. Thoughts of worry, urgency, and uncertainty dissolve into the silence. I release the need to control and trust the natural unfolding of life. I take moments throughout the day to recognize this stillness: in a deep and conscious breath, in looking up at the open sky, in watching a bird glide overhead, or in spending a few peaceful moments upon my yoga mat. In these simple practices, I cultivate inner stillness and reconnect with the peace that has always been within me. Clarity arises naturally, gratitude fills my heart, and I am renewed, restored, and deeply at peace.

I give thanks for the stillness that is always available within me. I am grateful for the peace that surpasses all understanding, for the gentle rhythm of my breath, for the beauty of the sky and the freedom of birds, and for the sacred awareness that all is well right here and right now.

I release this word into the creative law of the Universe, knowing it is already fulfilled in perfect order. The stillness is here. The peace is real.

And so it is.

Andra Sandberg, RScP

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Energy and Aliveness

Creative Power of Life is the pulse at the center of all existence. It is the animating force that moves through every living thing. It is energy in its purest form, inexhaustible and ever-renewing. It is clarity, the light by which all things are known. It is strength, the ground that holds and sustains without effort. It is aliveness itself, expressing as movement, as breath, as the joy of being present. This is its nature, now and always.

I am an expression of this Creative Power of Life. Its energy moves through me. Its clarity is my clarity. Its strength is my ground. And Our spiritual community is equally this expression. The vitality that is the essence of Creative Power of Life lives in Our spiritual community as its own nature. The aliveness that pulses through all existence pulses through Our spiritual community now.

Genuine vitality and aliveness are active in Our spiritual community now. Energy is the substance of every gathering, every conversation, every act of care. Clarity rises in Our spiritual community as understanding deepens. Strength is the foundation Our spiritual community stands upon. Life pours through this community in full measure. Aliveness is not something Our spiritual community waits for. It is what Our spiritual community is.

Thankfulness fills this awareness completely. Gratitude is the natural response to truth recognized. This community rests in appreciation, deep and abiding, knowing what is real.

This treatment is complete. It is released now into the Creative Power of Life, fully, freely, and with ease. It is done.

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

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