1 a.m.- Tom Braxton

Just in a mode of thankfulness I listen to the sweet vibration that comes through the divine expression known as Tom Braxton. Hope it touches you as deeply as it touches me and we all can relish in the goodness of life this moment; in the name of real love and causing us all to know ourselves in a more loving way. When we love ourselves on the real, we can love others genuinely and freely. Love one another as God loves us is our instruction.
Blissful blessings in the breeze!

Marcus Miller - Higher Ground [Live Leverkusen 2007]

Happy Thanksgiving! Yes! It is such a glorious and wonderful blessing to be enabled to appreciate the possibilities in living, moving and having our being in the Creator of higher ground; which means we were made to succeed and keep moving into greatness. Keep moving on Peeps in the glorious power of the Living Spirit of the Omnipresence of God.

Will Smith Interview with Tavis Smiley

Take a close listen.

Genuine YOU!

Claim nothing that is not true of your real self - your Christ-Self. I keep hearing people talk about "my diabetes, my arthritis, my ....". Quit taking these experiences in as if they were family members or good friends. Be very careful as to what you claim for yourself because it will show up on the screen of your life ready for full expression.

Claim what is true of your real self. Study your Bible and sacred texts; and meditate or listen to the Holy Spirit - indeed the Living Spirit within you to know what is true of you. Then boldy be that genuine YOU!

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Live, Laugh and Love Well and out Loud,
In the Living Spirit.

Ethel

OMNIPRESENCE

Sometimes it does seem hard to get through situations; and more difficult still is trying to know GOD is with us even through the hard, dark and even ugly and disappointing situations. But when we LOOK UP, by changing our perspective from “half empty to near full” we see GOD in the midst and we can GET UP and move beyond the current circumstances.

We learn that there is value here in what we are going through and that we are being lifted to higher ground. The circumstances are happening to give us golden nuggets and answers to move into better options and up to higher standards. We begin to see that it's an experience that we're going through and therefore a change will come because experiences don't last forever; that this too will pass, unless we keep holding onto them and to the emotion to which we gravitated.

Hold onto GOD PRESENCE and gravitate to LOVE. When we recognize that the Presence of GOOD and MERCY and HOPE is alive and with us right there in our goings on, we begin to come up out of the hole. Recognizing the Presence of GOD leads us to see good in the midst, and, doing so gives GOD the glory.

When we glorify GOD-the Generous Giver in the midst, victory spills out, splashes forth and blooms all over, in and through us, lavishly. GOD’s giving is priceless. Oh-h-h yeah-h-h, I can feel this. It's joy…hope you can too? We need to know GOD in all we do to flow with the ALMIGHTY POWER which makes us productive and makes us who we are.

Search your heart. Think for yourself! Listen to and feel your own inner nudging which is loving, good and nourishing; then you’ll know it is of GOD because GOD is beyond good. Selah baby!

Smooches and Hugs,
Rev. Ethel

HOPE! See the Possibilities and Fly!

As I was reading one of my favorite blogs this morning I was inspired to write this message. The words, "See only the possibilities and fly" came to my mind. Instead of allowing reasons why we cannot, should not or have not done what we aspire to do to infiltrate our mental screen and absorb our attention; let's be caution of what we think and to what images we allow to remain in our mind's eye. I urge you to visit the blog, http://erasingthebored.blogspot.com/. Read the post entitled "Reclaiming Great Relationships" and view the video under the author's post entitled "No Fear, No Doubt, Just Fly!!!"

We become what we think about consistently; so think about exactly what you want to experience. Each one of us is being pulled and pushed by the Universal Upward Pull, that I know to be GOD--the Life Force in action. It is what we are here to do. Life is always urging our best--the best we can be in each given moment. First we must develop a loving inner relationship knowing God as our true nature. From that point we begin to see that it matters not what someone else is aspiring to do because they have been called to do their own specific work just as each one of us individually has been called to do. We begin to see no need for insecurities nor envy; that nobody else can do what each of us has been called to do. We begin to see hope for our lives, therefore eliminating mindless bickering, fighting and senseless killings. I believe where there is light (health and hope) there is peace, prosperity, constant becoming-ness and joy.

Without doubt, I pray that this will "JUMP START" your moment and PROPEL you into this Good Day being more of who you were created to be.

Become Inspired! Eliminate Frustration

Here is a message sent to me via email which I found very helpful. I hope you find it helpful too.

Every time you feel frustration, you have an opportunity. You have the opportunity to create positive value out of a negative situation.Frustration is an unmistakable signal that things could be better. And though you may be completely unable to change the outside circumstances, at the very least you can change yourself for the better. Instead of becoming mired in your frustration, let yourself become inspired by it. Know that your frustration is pointing you to some positive, valuable action you can take. That action may end up bringing great value to thousands or even millions of people. Or it may simply be a positive change in your own perspective, which is also of much value. Frustration is indeed unpleasant, and that's how it gets your attention. Yet once frustration has your attention, you can quickly move away from it. As soon as you feel frustration, look to find the positive value that is surely there. And a whole new world of possibilities will open up to you. So go ahead, use it to your advantage
by Greg Palmer

A personal acquaintance who sent it to me:
Nancy Peebles-Moore
Fabulous Realtor
Coldwell Banker West Shell
e-mail: nancy.peebles-moore@cbws.com

Divine Empowerment!

When you know that Spirituality is your nature; that you are a spiritual being, then you can see, and feel the power and presence anywhere including many other major religions. See if you can relate to this Bahai prayer. Think for yourself and use this prayer in the way that Spirit guides you to do so or not.

O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affiars in Thy hand. Thou art my Guide and my Refuge. I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved; I will be a happy and joyful being. O God! I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass me. I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life.

O God! Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself. I dedicate myself to Thee, O Lord.

- 'Abdu'l-Baha

Notable Quote

"Every time you open your mouth......

you speak your world into existence!

What you SAY is what you GET......

what you say and think about yourself......

what you believe about yourself......

determines every thing that happens to you!"

Peace, Love, and Prosperity
Bishop Xavier,
Rev. Ike Ministries

Spice Up Your Life!

I am thankful for the power that God is in us: causing us to think, feel say and do -indeed to be. I am thankful for the gift of choice which empowers us to choose things which we desire more of and things that add value and meaning to our lives.

Choose you this day...where will you dwell in your mental world? Which path are you walking? Which words are you speaking? What thoughts are you choosing to direct your actions? Have you made a choice as to what you want to experience in this adventurous journey called life on earth? Are you choosing or are you allowing others to choose for you? These are just a few questions to spice up your life.

But with all diligence keep your mental gaze on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely and things that are of "good report" instructs Philippians 4:8; for when we do this the God of peace is with us

Peace be with you.