“Ages have passed since creation began, and still you have not learned the lesson of the birds of the air or the flowers of the field. Two thousand years have passed since you were told to observe this lesson. The lilies of the field neither sow not reap and yet they are provided for. The birds of the air live to sing a song of gladness. So do you.
“God’s will for you is happiness, and never has it been otherwise. (A Course of Love, 9.32 – 9.33)”
Affirmation: “I would live as the lilies of the field, the birds of the air.”
Reflections:
1 – An Ideal
How do we respond to this ideal, for it is an ideal? We know that we have to do things in this world to provide for our families and ourselves, and so how can Jesus be serious with us when he invokes this long-ago parable?
2 – Effortlessness
We can work in a way that is effortless, for when we have given all to All, we know peace and joy in the midst of the most hard work. We are not fooling ourselves at such times. It is really possible to know ease in the midst of great work. Work with ease, and we will live a long and fruitful like that will allow us to feel very much like the lilies of the field and the birds of the air.
3 – Calm and Centered
Do I say this on blind faith? No. When we are calm and centered, collected, the hardest work seems to be a “breeze.” But when we become agitated, even the simplest effort becomes a chore of the greatest proportions.
4 – Attitude
We need today to ask fot the help that we need to do our necessary work with ease and delight. If we are not where God would have us in our work, ask to be led elsewhere, and He will oblige. But do not think that a change of venue is always what is needed. Attitude makes a huge difference.
Prayer:
Dear Father/Mother,
Help me to be calm and collected today in all the various tasks that I think I have to do. Some of these tasks may not be necessary, and I ask You to guide me to delete those that are unnecessary. Be with me for the necessary ones. I know that You will be with me, for You are always. And for that I thank You.
Help me to remain calm and collected at all times, now and into the future.
Amen.
MIRACLES EACH DAY 