PEACE

Rev. Mary Louise Ruffner

“Not only must we have complete faith in Spirit and Its ability to know and to do, but we must have complete confidence in our approach to It. We must not be lukewarm in our conviction.
 We must know that we know.”
~Ernest Holmes, “The Science of Mind,” page 159~

“There is a power for good in the Universe, and it is moving in and through me this day to bring peace, harmony and good to all. The Divine is everywhere present, especially and including in all spaces of war, conflict, and violence. We bless all who are impacted by conflict of any kind. We lift up peace in the midst of war. We pray for healing and comfort where it is needed right now. In gratitude, we declare this truth collectively. And so, it is.” 
~ CSL Spiritually Motivated Social Engagement Committee (SMSE) ~

“Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me
Let There Be Peace on Earth
The peace that was meant to be.”
~ Jill Jackson Miller, Lyricist ~

No matter how cloudy the sky is, or how much rain is falling, or how dark the overcast, we never lose confidence that the sun, with its radiant light, is intact. That which we know for sure is revealed to us through our minds. What is known and accepted in our mind, follows in form. From this perspective, we begin to realize the healing we are seeking is actually the revealing of that which is ultimate truth, right here, right now …everywhere.

 The Infinite One that we seek is the same today, yesterday, and forever. It is the Great Constant that undergirds all life. This one is Omnipotence (all-powerful), Omniscience (all-knowing), and Omnipresence (exist everywhere). 

 It is only when humanity sees itself as separate beings, struggling to survive, and protecting itself from the so-called “other,” that emotional dis-ease and turmoil are unleashed, creating distorted images of division, hatred, bigotry, and fear that play out on the screen of life, affecting all individuals to some degree.  

Prayer supports us in remembering that that which is within us is greater than that which is in the world. The enlightened ones turn to the Infinite and Omnipotent One and once more realize that, like the sun hidden behind the clouds, It nonetheless exists in its perfection. “We stay in constant prayer without ceasing to remember what we know, rekindle our sometimes-dwindling faith, and continue to seek the light amid the dark abyss.”(SMSE)

Once we are deeply anchored in our convictions, through prayer, it is time to join the many others who have begun the process of healing by consciously expressing loving-kindness to those who look different than us. One begins to offer sacred service by extending oneself in tangible ways that support those who are suffering as a result of the mis-use of the Law of Oneness. 

The above quotes serve as powerful tools that are supportive in the healing process. 

  1. Clarify, within yourself, your relationship with God/and humanity.
  2. Declare and affirm, through the Law of Prayer, your soul’s sincere desire. 
  3. Act in alignment with your word of peace in everything you think, say, and do. 

In other words, let each one of us practice being the thing we desire to see in the world; i.e., peace on earth and goodwill towards all people. And, so it is!


This Week’s Affirmation

“Today I see Peace, Love, and Harmony surrounding our planet and know it is healing the world.”

By Judy Hilley

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