Sunday, February 22, 2009

Greater Goodness is Calling

A greater goodness is calling all of us. The caterpillar that is in the transformation process does not know that it will emerge from the cocoon as the beautiful butterfly. Yet within it is the divine pattern that guides it through the process because the result, the greater expression of its true self, is calling it into the process of change. The divine pattern within each of us is calling us to a new state of consciousness. Change is happening in our personal lives and in the world. This change is not caused by the failure of old systems; rather it is because the greater expression of our true selves is being called into being.

How do we attune to that greater presence and wisdom that is calling us to our next level of living? We attune by turning to that indwelling light, love and goodness that is who we really are. Prayer and love are the timeless tools of transformation. Let them open each of us to the greater expression of God’s goodness that is calling us forth.

--Rev. David McArthur

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Let it shine

Let it shine... and have fun!!

Every Sunday, after singing our peace song, we remember our true state of being, the presence we choose to be. We are the love, the light and the peace in the world right now. We remind ourselves as we go forth for the rest of our week to “let it shine… and have fun!”

Yes, fun is spiritual! God gave us the most wonderful spiritual biofeedback device. It’s designed to tell you if you are in touch with the Divine. It operates on a simple principle: when you are in touch with your spiritual nature, you feel good. Wow, is that simple!

This marvelous feedback device is the human body. When you are in touch with the Divine, you feel good because Spirit is flowing into and through your body. You feel clear (which feels good) because Spirit is flowing into your mind. Even in difficult situations, spiritual connection takes us from the state of frustration or despondency to purposeful, intelligent understanding and wise action (and that feels good).

When you are learning about God, your heart fills with meaning. When you are connecting with others, you feel the flow of God through you (and that feels good). When you are loving, you are expressing God (and that feels the best of all).

—Reverend David McArthur