Jesus Prays

Give God the Glory: John 17

Last Sunday I briefly mentioned the method of prayer which Jesus used in John 17 and the way in which I have applied that method to this ministry.  Now, I want to expand that discussion and the ways in which each of us can make use of His method.

Positive Expectations

The Law of Mind Action

Charles Fillmore was a thinker ahead of his time, especially in the area of what would come to be called  “self-fulfilling prophecy” in modern educational theory–the idea that students would perform up to or down to their teacher’s expectations.   Unity students are quick to affirm: Thoughts held in mind produce after their kind. Those thoughts and expectations in which we vest our attention and energy will bear fruit, so dwelling upon that which we do not want is self-destructive behavior at best.

Prayer: Metaphysically Speaking

Joyfully We Pray

The Ellsworths write in Come Apart For Awhile that when we lift our thoughts and words in praise and gratitude, allowing love to flow freely through us, we enter a higher state of consciousness.  This state of being is what we call Christ Consciousness in Unity and prayer is the path to understanding our inner oneness with God in Christ.

Prayer: Metaphysically Speaking

The God to Whom We Pray

A question common to many is:  “If God is omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent, why should I pray?”  I pray because not because God needs to hear from me, needs my acknowledgment and adoration.  I pray because I need to recognize and acknowledge the presence and power of God active in me when I remember who I am:

Prayer: Metaphysically Speaking

Why We Pray

Unity began with the prayers of  Myrtle Fillmore.   In her search for healing and wholeness, she discovered a deeper connection to God and a new understanding of prayer.  Seeing the transformation in her, Charles Fillmore began what he called the scientific study of prayer, of world religions and Bible metaphysics.

Transformational Living

Forgiveness: Part II

I’ve just finished reading “The Shock of Conscience” by Rob Baker in Parabola Magazine in the issue on Forgiveness.   He begins his essay by noting that we seldom equate Broadway musicals such as Les Miserables with “serious ideas of a spiritual nature.  The musical glossed over the inner struggles of Valjean and Javert in spite of several powerful songs.  Baker wrote:

Transformational Living

Keys to Wholeness:  Forgiveness

The Burning Bowl is a powerful symbol of forgiveness and letting go to grow.  We can hold on to anger and resentment and warm ourselves by the burning fires of turmoil in our stomach.  Or not.

Advent: Metaphysically Speaking

Love Came Down at Christmas

Christ is born anew in hearts and minds around the world at Christmas time. And for those with eyes to see and ears to hear, His love fills the earth with glory, the theme for the fourth Sunday of Advent. We come to the Nativity with minds and hearts open and receptive to the Word of God.

Advent: Metaphysically Speaking

Joy to the World!

Like the Wisemen, we seek the Star in the East. During Advent we journey from that place in consciousness we now inhabit to the birth place of wisdom and love, deep within our soul. Our journey can last a mere heart beat or a life time.

Advent in Unity

His Peace Be Upon You!

Advent is a spiritual journey into the birth of Christ consciousness. If we set aside time from the holiday rush to meditate upon the true meaning and purpose of Christmas, then we feel the rush of joy and anticipation which come from seeking and finding God in the very inmost parts of our being.