Giving thanks is more than saying “thank you,” it is a spiritual practice which aligns us with the Divine Spirit. The love, light, wisdom, intelligence of spirit is always flowing. We can receive it or choose to ignore it.
In the world, we know there are so many issues over things and boundaries and control over others. On the Fourth we celebrate our Freedom from the tyranny of an English monarchy. We are grateful for all those who had the wisdom and bravery to face those threats and stand for freedom.
When we live from an attitude of gratitude we are taking a stand for our freedom. The most important real estate in the world, is a piece within our mind and this piece of mental real estate brings peace to our Soul.
Freedom is choice, as to how we show up in the world.
Saint Paul wrote, “Give thanks in all circumstances,” Benjamin Franklin wrote “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.
Today let us practice the way Brother Lawrence a 17th Century monk did; he practiced the Presence of God in everything he did, even the most mundane of tasks. This suggests that to live in gratitude is living Spiritual principle and will transform the way we see everything and everyone.
Our monthly metaphysical Bible class with Rev Julia and I will take off July and August. Our monthly class will resume September 28, where we will cover an advanced course in spirit.
Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!
