by Dr. Grace | Jul 17, 2016 | Lesson
Have a Steadfast Mind
“Thou wilt keep us in perfect peace, for in thee we have trusted, O Lord, for ever and ever. For the Lord God is an everlasting strength;” Isaiah 26:3
We realize we’ve used this scripture recently but it seems to lend itself to the words we wish to share today and the need of our world to remember the Peace that Passeth all Understanding. How can we keep a Steadfast Mind with all the distractions our instant news these days, of happening that are less than a reflection of peace?
First let us remind that Isaiah wrote these words, authenticated as perhaps the oldest manuscript still available. Archaeologist have dated it as being 1000 years older than any known manuscript of the Hebrew Old Testament. The words are essentially the same as we have today in our Bible, which also goes a long way to authenticate the integrity of our Bible. The original scrolls were discovered, in 1948 and 1949, in rolls, written on parchment, where they were hidden during the Roman Conquest of Judea. We submit that this antiquity substantiates the “for ever and ever” and the “Lord God” as having “everlasting strength” for each of us in His Love. Certainly it can be seen that these Truths we present here are not a new ideas. We ask that each one prove the Truth of these statements for themselves. Please never take another persons Truth without proving for yourself.
Assuming the Truth is within these statements, then we know that when we keep our mind, not allowing any of those flashes of negativity to lodge in our consciousness but rather on the Positivity of God, The Creator of all life and the many blessings available for humans on this earth, we find Peace in all things. Peace of mind, heart, and broader peace in life. Our thoughts and reactions to life in general must, for certain, be trained. Especially today in this fast fast world; everything including conversation is faster than ever before. We were told years ago that it would be so and here it is today. I for one, can’t imagine this run away speed in years to come or even process it sometime today, if we don’t get the Truth today, and slow things down as well.
The anchor we can anticipate in life, which will endure through all kinds of stress and strife, meeting each requirement, and accomplish every possibility, is our steadfast mind on God, His love, which is then blended into our love. We can learn but learning requires a fixed purpose, focused on the Highest vibrations. Every High possibility, is the consciousness of God. We are able to live that peaceful and calm with success and a happy life. The success we speak of does not mean merely the temporal things; it also does not merely the spiritual things; but it is all the things with which we have to contend in life; temporal and spiritual.
God’s Love, the steadfast Rock of Truth, when accepted, becomes the balance of power in any life. When we LET that Power of the Love of God be the focus in our heart and mind, then we have a balance of power, for “with God all things are possible.” Perhaps we should expand that quote to: “With God, for all, all Good things are possible” with the reminder that the things that produce good for everyone must come through God.
This may be a new way of thinking and feeling for some. But we can learn if that is our intention. We can react, respond, think from our heart, then next our head, “God will, not mine be done”. It is a individual choice in each of our lives; spiritual or adverse concentration. That which we concentrate upon we shall receive abundantly. That is just the way the Universe works. If your life is peaceful and happy, then there is a Spiritual Light in your life. We are not talking about your church affiliation or non affiliation by any means. Spirit doesn’t look at your status like mankind looks at one another. Maybe we should have a correction in how we label? If your life is full of turmoil and torment, then we can be assured that our consciousness is adverse to The Truth.
According to the dictionary, ‘adverse’ acts against or is in a contrary direction. The question here then is…How is our consciousness this day, this moment? One moment at a time we can make monitor the direction of our consciousness. Some days may need adjustment. But do not despair, STRENGTH is always available to those that ask.
Our annual Church Vacation is sneaking up very fast, the entire month of August. We will still publish our Daily Vibrant Thoughts but there will not be Lessons weekly during August.
During this time we urge individual study, and practice individual using. Please feel free to send any correspondence with us as you live The Truth That Sets Us Free during this time. We wish to also give you a tool that may help this progress…Tools to keep a Steadfast Mind and the blessings associated.
Take a few moments each day, if you will, to tune your spiritual & physical body and listen to the stillness within. To do this we suggest taking a moment to relax every muscle in your physical body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Breath that relaxation in and if you wish repeat the Chirothesian Prayer:
Lord Jesus, take each of us by the had and lead us each gently up the little Path,
Through the narrow Gate, through the Holy of Holies,
Into the Kingdom of God, where all Righteousness abounds.
Here we are each one with the Father.
And we thank, Thee Father, that Thou has heard us;
Thou hears us always.
And we thank Thee, Lord Jesus, for leading us into the Way of truth that frees, the peace
that passes all understanding, the Love that casts out fear, and
The Way of Eternal Life. Amen
Next, breath in Radiant Vital Dynamic Health; Harmony throughout your body. To do this take that thought of Harmony from a spot corresponding about level with your heart but on the spine; feel it spread from that point up the spine to your head, down each arm, torso and legs, to your fingers and toes. Next breath Gratitude throughout your body for All things possible. (…LET God guide your path, which will naturally include all that is spiritual and all things needed physically and financially.) Let that feeling of Gratitude fill every cell of your body. Take time to really feel the small changes in your physical body. Be Still and Know: I and my Father God are one. God is; I am.
Use of your Divine Breath in all these steps for the Glory of God and our individual glory. We share these steps to help you in your journey and particularly during the month of August. May these steps be as much a blessing to you as they have been for many.
We shall repeat these steps next weeks, July 24th, in the lesson as well.
It is with deep Gratitude for this opportunity to share my thoughts and learn with you the Power of Positive Prayer we share this old dear hymn Chorus:
Peace, peace, sweet peace! Wonderful gift from above!
Oh wonderful, wonderful peace!
Wonderful gift of God’s Love!
Shall we pray: Father, we thank you for hearing our prayers for Peace in our homes, our cities, our States, our Nations and around the World. Amen and Amen Peace be Still!
by Dr. Grace | Jul 10, 2016 | Lesson
The child in each of us protect by our adult understanding.
Peace, peace, sweet peace!
“… O Father, I thank thee for thou hast heard me.” John 11:41
There is within each one of us that child, who needs to be taught by example and a soul longing for experience. Also within is a desires Sweet Peace. Perhaps the child side of us is the one to take heed of these days? For truly “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” There is no passivity in being meek as a child, who has a strong faith in God. Shall we experience that with in us?
Our scripture this week was the words (pattern for life) at the time in Jesus’ sojourn on this earth as a Savior and Teacher of the Law of God. And we know that law as Love. No one is excluded from that creative principle, all are included. This scripture was the after Jesus prayed that Martha’s prayer would be answered and her brother Lazar, who had been dead four days, would arise. This has long been considered a miracle, but Jesus told Martha, “Did not I say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” When shall we remember?
Some folks today may think that our peace is dead. Well, if that be true we can with our joint belief, active, experience a deepening understanding and have success in our prayers just as Martha. We only need to follow the pattern of Faith and accept and expect the Highest result.
We have all grown in stature, experience and understanding…receiving a certain measure of soul growth in this process. Soul growth is entwined with experience, but it is fulfilled through understanding the nature of experience.
To speak to this point we wish to share a quote from “The Keys of Jeshua” Chapter 18, pg. 231: “The soul’s growth is uncontrived, innately intelligent, and purposeful. It unfolds in a way that is right for each person’s nature and potential. Therefore, it would be foolish to think that you can attain your fulfillment with an external plan or with predictions of what will happen next. You can only be certain of the present moment. When you are genuinely engaged with your experience, the next unfoldment will in a natural order. This is not irresponsibility or passivity. As life unfolds, you may always select the way you experience it. You are now invited to partake of an even greater mystery the realization that you attain your fulfillment not by directing it, bu by BEING IT. The perfect coordination of you life with God’s will is revealed only through compete IMMERSION into the power of Spirit.”
We share this to bring forward the point of our scripture regarding the power within our individual reach and attainment toward Peace, Sweet Peace. Or as the scripture in John 14:27 quote Jesus, ” Peace I leave with you; my own peace I give you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Take that promise personal and hold on tight. “Did not I say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” The question then is, How strong and how ready to receive an answer to the prayer for peace in our homes, our cities, our States, our Nation and the entire World? What are you ready to pray for peace, believing?
When we follow the modus operandi and modus vivendi. (a method of procedure) & (a manner of living: a way of life) do we have the belief and do we have the power and results that are for the highest good of all? I say yes.
Quoting from our Blog this week: (please excuse the duplication but the Hour is Pressing for our fulfillment.)
In the matter of world peace…It is this authors suggestion that we all focus in prayer on the Peace we desire and SURROUND our neighborhoods, cities, counties, States, Countries and the entire World with this desired Peace. See it as a gentle blanket (soft pink would be nice) enfolding everyone, regardless of who or what they are, in Peace and Divine Love. There is an old hymn: “Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Love”. Wish all could all hear that hymn, for then you would feel what we are saying. Wish the media would play that old hymn over and over in the background as they report the news too.
Peace is one of the many gifts The Creator of All created before the people of the world were created. These gifts were created first. Let us use them a bit more wisely, now in these days. Send out prayers of peace, encircling first our homes, then our neighborhoods, cities, counties, States, Countries and the entire World; making the circle of peace vibration bigger and bigger. Stop HOLDING prayer; SURROUND in prayer. The words we use send out vibration that affect the entire world atmosphere. See the small difference in ‘surround and hold.’ There is a different vibration.
Please! Please! Please! This is the hour we are all being called into righteous, Loving Prayer Action.
It is with deep Gratitude for this opportunity to share my thoughts and learn with you the Power of Positive Prayer and share this old dear hymn Chorus:
Peace, peace, sweet peace! Wonderful gift from above!
Oh wonderful, wonderful peace!
Wonderful gift of God’s Love!
Shall we pray: Father, we thank you for hearing our prayers for Peace in our homes, our cities, our States, our Nations and around the World. Amen and Amen Peace be Still!
by Dr. Grace | Jul 8, 2016 | Blogs
Today’s news prompts me to write this, probably my first real ‘blog’; my opinion for your exploration and proving.
Horrific things are happening all around us and too many of us are feeling helpless. WE ARE POWERFUL! However, we need to remember to use our power in Righteousness (Righto Use) and Loving ways. Nothing of value will result if we fail to act in this ways. Nothing has in the past. Nothing will in our future.
The words we use send out vibration that affect the entire world atmosphere. We don’t know all the answers but in our years on this earth experience and research there are many keys and guides given us, not just some but all of us in the world for our behavior modus operandi and modus vivendi. (a method of procedure) & (a manner of living: a way of life). These are terms yours truly grew up with that perhaps is not commonly used today. But the strength of meaning in these two phrases may lend weight to the importance, urgency and value here today.
Prayer, is used by all religious and non religion people. From contemporary teachers we have quoted in past lessons, such as Gregg Braden, in Secrets of “Lost Mode of Prayer” also Wayne Dyer, Glenda Green & Bruce Lipton, to mention a few…Our practice of prayer may be still be missing the mark.
Dr. Bussell, the co-founder of our church, made strong and repeated mention to using the power of prayer in a positive not negative manner. He said, and then we students all proved, that which we deny we give identification to and verifying the existence of that negative thing, which we are asking in prayer to be gone from our life. Focus on the highest expectation or “something better” and then fill your (1) heart and (2) mind in that order, with gratitude for having it NOW regardless of the appearance at this moment. You most likely will have to repeat and repeat until your mind stops leading your heart and action. This is where our Statement of Being comes in. When the negativity or doubts creep into our mind, and they will because our mind is not disciplined; repeat, repeat repeat. When our mind is disciplined our heart will rule, not the other way around.
We have this tool, this divine gift to use. God is; I am. This Statement of Being belongs to everyone but can never be used negatively, only rightly.
In the matter of world peace…It is this authors suggestion that we all focus in prayer on the Peace we desire and SURROUND our neighborhoods, cities, counties, States, Countries and the entire World with this desired Peace. See it as a gentle blanket (soft pink would be nice) enfolding everyone, regardless of who or what they are, in Peace and Divine Love. There is an old hymn: “Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Love”. Wish all could all hear that hymn, for then you would feel what we are saying. Wish the media would play that old hymn over and over in the background as they report the news too.
Peace is one of the many gifts The Creator of All created before the people of the world were created. These gifts were created first. Let us use them a bit more wisely, now in these days. Send out prayers of peace, encircling first our homes, then our neighborhoods, cities, counties, States, Countries and the entire World; making the circle of peace vibration bigger and bigger. Stop HOLDING prayer; SURROUND in prayer. The words we use send out vibration that affect the entire world atmosphere. See the small difference in ‘surround and hold.’ There is a different vibration.
Please! Please! Please! This is the hour we are all being called into righteous, Loving Prayer Action. 
Respectfully in Love and Light, Dr. Grace
by Dr. Grace | Jul 3, 2016 | Quotes
Worthy Thought:
There is nothing so lovely and enduring in the regions which surround us, above and below, as the lasting peace of a mind centered in God.
– YOGA VASISHTHA
Steering a middle course between being elated and being dejected does not mean resigning ourselves to a flat and monotonous life. Far from it. There is a third state which is neither elation nor depression, and if we can avoid these two extremes, we will find the abiding joy which is our real nature. from Eknath Easwaran’s Words to Live By.
by Dr. Grace | Jul 3, 2016 | Lesson
Rejoice in God’s Love
“…they shall become like the mighty men of Ephraim, and their hearts shall rejoice as with wine; yea, their children shall see it and be glad; their hearts shall rejoice in the Lord” Zechariah 10:7 Lamza Translation
Tomorrow we celebrate July 4, 1776, when 238 years ago the Continental congress and delegates began forming our Nation’s Declaration of Independence. It was signed later that same year in August. Perhaps we don’t think about the principles set down in that document, which we, for the most part, are protected as citizens nationally. We have these principles to protect. Perhaps, even when we are happily celebrating this holiday, little thought is giving to why we have this holiday or what was in the minds of our forefathers on that day so long ago.
The scripture for the week, has been accepted by historians throughout the world as referring to the ancestry of the people who are known today as citizens of the United States of America; “God’s Scattered People” of that known world during the period of history and their “Restoration” of those people. Certainly we can observe today our Nation is a Nation of God’s Scattered People.
We don’t believe that God is the judge of your particular faith, only that you know yourself to be of Him and that you honor Him and Him alone. “You shall have no other gods except me.” This is our Nation’s heritage and ours.
No, we are not saying that everyone shall worship in the same manner or belong to the same school of thought. However, we were ALL created by the same energy of the Divine Love of God. This Nation’s founders acknowledged that Truth and laid a foundation for the future on this Truth.
Now today, 238 years later, we feel it is vitally important to remember who and what our Forefathers expected of future generations of “God’s Scattered People” to do and be. The honor they intended for us all to live by, which is peaceful, loving and inclusive of God. That may take renewing as well as restoration?
In 1956, Dr. Bussell, our co-founder, wrote the following: “Today, on the fourth day of July, 1956, we pause to survey the United States of America with pride and gratitude, but also with fear and trembling, lacking the capacity for complacency and without entire satisfaction.” (In 1956 there were only 48 States. Arizona wasn’t even a State, nor was Alaska or Hawaii.) 51 States today make up our Nation, but the quote from Dr. Bussell could be dated 2016.
Chirothesia has always considered it an honor to follow the Law of the Land in which one lives. So on occasions, like this holiday, matters of this sort of thought may be explored. It is our intention to bring knowledge and Gods Light, which creates we believe, includes and stimulates well rounded “God’s Scattered People.” The balance of who we are and where we came from and were we are going must of necessity include the entire personality of centered thought and focused on God the Creator. Hopefully with a result that we each establish ourselves in Love and Gratitude and banish fear and trembling. “A nation divided against itself cannot long endure.” another of Doctors quotes in 1956.
We are guided to remind ourselves this Truth, that which matters in life, or everything really, is that which we focus. And what we focus upon we create more of. What is your focus? What do you desire more of in your life?
Certainly we never want to focus on anything that will injure or harm ourselves and perhaps even more importantly, anything that will cause injure or harm to anyone else. God is Love and so are you. Be the Love that you were created to be. Rejoice in being God’s Personality. Rejoice in the Love that you are, what ever school of thought you choose, as long as you remember to Love and honor All God’s Creation! Use God’s Love to be victorious Personally, Nationally, and Globally.
It is with deep Gratitude for this opportunity to share my thoughts and learn with you the Power of Creation.
Let us share also the Light Bearers:
(Translated from the Ancient Mystery Schools of the Essene)
Men of the Earth, Brothers in Eternity, shake your souls Awake.
The hour so long waited for, the promised hour has come.
Over the dark firmament of suffering humanity is rising the morning star.
Heralding the day that you will understand that mans most sacred duty is to be man.
That is, to manifest life, intelligence, truth and love.
There is no higher aim, no vaster problem.
And you who realize this will break the fetters with which ignorance and fear
have bound unconscious humanity,
and will stand up free and know yourselves to be the eternal manifestation
of the un-manifest.
Witness of the absolute, sons of the great ALL
whom you call God.
