Today's Thought
THURSDAY , AUGUST 18, 2005
You are reading from the book Twenty-Four Hours a Day - Hardcover (24 Hours) with modifications.
O.L.G.A. Thought for the Day
"We of agnostic temperament have found that as soon as we were able to lay aside prejudice and express a willingness to believe in a Power greater than ourselves, we commenced to get results, even though it was impossible for any of us to fully define or comprehend that Power, which we call God. As soon as you can say that you do believe or are willing to believe, you are on your way. The cornerstone of this program, is that we cannot quit on our own, or we would have. Upon this simple concept a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built." Am I willing to depend on a Power that I cannot fully define or comprehend? The Higher Power can be God, or our family,or our friends, or this program, or our source. Whatever you find, that offers the support you need, to keep improving your real life.
Meditation for the Day
We seek God's presence and "they who seek shall find." It is not a question of searching so much as an inner consciousness of the Divine spirit in your heart. To realize God's presence you must surrender to His will in the small as well as in the big things of life. This makes God's guidance possible. Some things separate you from God--a false word, a fear-inspired failure, a harsh criticism, a stubborn resentment. These are the things that put a distance between your mind and God. A word of love, a selfless reconciliation, a kind act of helpfulness--these bring God closer.
Prayer for the Day
I pray that I may think and say and do the things that bring God closer to me. I pray that I may find Him in a sincere prayer, a kind word, or an unselfish deed.
Liz Woolley