"For every person there are two voices in their head. One that brings life and encouragement and another that leads to doubt and death. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. We've been conditioned to believe all the negative things we hear, think and say. But we need not suffer another day. So start by knowing which thoughts to heed and which to throw away. Be impeccable with your thoughts and words today and you will be able to handle anything that comes your way."
- Jacob Israel
This is so true as there are times I also felt vulnerable to the conflicting voices in my mind as described in his post. While I may already know the truth of my true identity as a beloved child of God/Divine Love, there are still times I forget or lose sight of the truth.
Like what he described, we have all been conditioned to believe the negative things we hear, think and say, whether from the mass media or advertisements, or fundamentalist religions, or society or family members or relatives etc in the past. Past experiences and memories of rejection may resurface or may be triggered by some events or some challenges, so it is always good to remember that we do not need to buy into these lies about ourselves, and instead keep resting in the knowledge that we are beloved children of God and we are favoured and precious. And the more we focus on our belovedness and innocence, the more likely we will attract the same vibrations of favour and blessings towards us from the universe too, I believe.
"Be
aware of how you feel at all times. Your feelings will point out where
the subconscious blockages of pain are."-Jason Hairston
I suppose being aware of how we feel at all times is part of living and being in the present moment, practising mindfulness and meditation. We can watch our feelings pass by, just as we observe our thoughts come and go, like passing clouds in the sky, without necessarily engaging or acting upon our thoughts or feelings. Our feelings may or may not be validated, depending on how we perceive things, since I learnt that life is a matter of perception. I am not sure what the quote meant by subconscious blockages of pain - if they refer to guilt and regrets about the past, I would say it is only human to experience such feelings, since we all tend to do some self-reflection and wish we could have done something better (I tend to do self-evaluation from time to time, such as in the area of my work).
I believe even as we embark on this inner journey, it is also good to remember that our past - whether shortcomings or achievements - does not define us since our true identity is based on that which is unchanging and eternal - beloved, blameless, beautiful and perfect spiritual beings on a human journey - we are here to have a human experience. This is how we can reconcile to our highest self (the Father) whenever we come home and remember who we really are and awake to our innocence, being embraced in divine unconditional love. Being aware of our feelings at all times thus becomes a meditation practice in which we make peace with ourselves, and experience inner bliss.
As the verse goes, "Having been made righteous by faith (awakening to our true identity of innocence and perfection and wholeness), we have peace with God (our highest self) through our Lord Jesus Christ (representative of our human race, our true identity), in whom we have access in this grace (divine favour) through faith." We can continue to expect wonderful things to happen to us because we are beloved and precious children of the universe.
"Behold, now is the day of salvation. Now is the time of favour."Every day is a good day because we are accepted in the Beloved.
Grace is always supplying because love is always giving.
The best way to experience God’s blessings is to enjoy the
Lord every moment. Never feel rushed, stressed or pressurised. Rest in God’s
grace who is always supplying to us.
It doesn't matter how much theology we know. It's how much we are willing to believe and receive God's oversupplying love and grace and enjoy our blessedness in Christ.
You are our hiding place. You shall preserve us from trouble; You shall surround us with songs of deliverance. (Psalm 32:7)
God has made us masterpieces, created in His glorious image.
"I love my Master, my wife and my children. I will not go out free", for true freedom is found in a loving family relationship.
It is His (and our) joy, pleasure and glory to overlook a transgression. (Proverbs 19:11)
We are a new creation in Christ, made in His glorious image, a masterpiece beloved and whole, blessed to be a blessing.
Remove condemnation and the outward symptoms will disappear.
Expect good because God's favour is on us in Christ.
It is the goodness and kindness of God that leads us to repentance (change our mind to believe the good news of grace). Keep expecting to experience His goodness!
Surely goodness and love shall chase us down all the days of our life and we will dwell in Christ (or Christ consciousness) forever!
Create a beautiful world and glorious future with positive words of faith.
God (our highest Self) sees us all holy, righteous, blameless and above reproach. We are beloved and valuable in Christ.
Experiencing the perfect love of God casts out every fear, and faith becomes operative.
"Think about His love, think about His goodness, think about His grace that brought us through."
"For as high as the heavens above, so great is the measure of our Father's love. Great is the measure of our Father's love."
The revelation of the gospel is the revelation of the fullness of Christ in every one of us.
Love life and see good days, and speak positive words of faith and blessings.
The Spirit love of God perseveres and sustains soul love, as in the marriage between Christ and the church.
"In the light of the king's face is life, and his favour is like the latter rain."
It's all about Jesus (our true identity) and His finished work because He and us are One. He loves us so much.
See one another as finished and perfect workmanship in Christ. We are blooming wherever we are planted.
Expect the favour of God (cosmic consciousness) wherever we go. It is our Father's good pleasure to give us the kingdom (righteousness/innocence, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit within us) where all our needs are met.
Jesus is love in action. He came to serve and give His life for us. He (our true Self) continues to live in and through us.
We are believers in Christ who live by His indwelling life.
Every day is Today for us to enter into rest. Jesus is our today, our rest.
Jesus always sees us His bride without spot, wrinkle or any such thing because as He is, so are we in this world.
We are not just a face in the crowd. We are favoured children of God. We are a precious blessing wherever we go, bringing refreshing and peace and joy and acceptance.
Jesus is meek and lowly, noble and honourable, gracious and compassionate and full of mercy - and so are we in this world!
Prioritise rest as rest is our greatest responsibility.
Expect the favour of God to work in our life, health, relationships, finances, work today because God treats all of us as Jesus.
Speak blessings because our tongue is like the rudder of the ship, setting the course of our destiny. :)
Keep sowing, keep blessing, and God will bring a harvest in people's lives.
The more we talk about and meditate on the truth of "Christ in us, the hope of glory". the more it becomes a living tangible reality in our lives because what we are conscious of will ultimately manifest. :)
"Rest in the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will make your ways come to pass."
Appreciate what we have because God (our highest self) has blessed us with so much, with the best for us. Thank You, Abba!
When God (our highest self) makes it happen, it's beautiful and effortless. "Commit your ways to Him and He will bring it to pass."
Build our consciousness on Christ by spending time to behold His glory and grace. Children are naturally righteousness-conscious.
God (our highest self) is pleased with us all the time because He sees us in the perfection of His Son (our true identity).
Heaven (our highest consciousness) is where Jesus (our true self) is - His love makes a difference.
Jesus is our perfect representative, and since His thoughts are holiness to the Lord, we are accepted before God (our highest self).
The more we rest, the more we see God's grace in our lives. :)
Jesus is our perfect representative, and we are a reflection of His glory and goodness.
Knowing we are God's beloved gives us dominion in life (over death and condemnation and fear).
God favours us and has crowned and encircled us with glory and honour.
Small acts of kindness are powerful seeds of God's love to help others succeed in life.
"I stand, I stand in awe of You (our highest self). You are marvellous beyond description, too wonderful for words."
God has made us sufficient to be a minister of the new covenant, ministering grace and peace, life and righteousness and no condemnation to people.
Be ourselves, for God has made us unique and complete in Christ.
Jesus (our true identity) is lion and lamb, majesty and meekness, mighty to save yet lowly to serve.
Jesus (our true self) came not to be served but to serve (willingly, out of revelation of kingship and sonship), and give His life as a ransom for many (to redeem ourselves from the illusion of separation and fear).
Jesus is our joy; we don't have to do anything to become joyful.
Bring out the best in people by sowing seeds of encouragement.
Focus on being restful and God will take care of the increase.
Focus on what's right and bring out the best in people.
Resurrection is simply remembering who you are and forgetting who you aren't. (From Carlton Pearson's "God is not a Christian) You are a child of God who is with you, in you and as you. It's Christ consciousness.
Christ and the church - what God has joined together let no man separate. :)
See everyone as beautiful because that is how God sees us. He made us beautiful in His image.
God likes to outdo Himself. He wants to show His favour in your life in greater ways today than yesterday.
There's
a reason they call God a Presence - because God is right here, right
now. In the present is the only place to find Him, and NOW is the only
time.
~ from "Eat Pray Love" book
Yes, God's presence is in the present for I Am is in the present and His words are always pleasant.
Proverbs 16 says "Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to
the bones."
Another verse came to mind: "Behold, now is the day of salvation, now is the time of favour."
Every moment is the now, and every moment is the time to experience salvation (freedom from religious lies that bring guilt and condemnation) and now is the time to receive favour because we have been reconciled to God knowing we are made in His image and we are one with Him.
We can enjoy the kingdom of God within us - righteousness, innocence, peace and joy in the present moment. Yes, no challenge is too great for us, for His grace IS sufficient for us, and His strength IS made perfect in our weakness. We can rest in His goodness and grace, for whom He calls, He also equips. Heaven is our present reality, right here, right now.
