God wants you to know. . . - May
 

May 1

God wants you to know that ... you will be rewarded for your kindness.

When you are kind to someone, you set in motion a chain of events that makes each life it touches a little bit better. One by one, that act of kindness is paid forward ... till one day it comes back to you multiplied.

May 2

God wants you to know that ... you are unique.

There has never been anyone exactly like you, nor will there be anyone with your gifts and abilities in the future. Stand up straight, smile and share your uniqueness with the world today.

May 3

God wants you to know that ... when you feel alone and your heart is troubled, talk to God.

Let the presence of God come to you and envelope you and bring you peace.

May 4

God wants you to know that ... you are connected to all living things.

You may think you are separate and all alone, but the truth is there is so much interconnection. When you feel alone, allow time for connection and communion. If there are no people around for good company, then be with nature: a dog or cat or tree or ocean. Good company comes in many forms.

May 5

God wants you to know that ... you were not created to remain within the confines of a building.

There is a whole big beautiful world that was created for you. Go forth into it! Humans were not made to be indoor creatures; nature is our true playground.

May 6

God wants you to know that ... the sun and the stars are reminders of God’s eternal presence, as are the ancient mountains and the deep ocean.

Look upon the stars, or sit atop a mountain, or swim in the sea to realize that the world is very big indeed and your problems, though they may seem big, are very tiny in the overall scheme of things. See things from this larger perspective.

May 7

God wants you to know that ... your intuition is very important.

The more often you listen to it, the more often you will hear it and the more accurately it will guide you.

May 8

God wants you to know that ... you can give yourself more credit.

Are you juggling too much? Sometimes you don't give yourself enough credit for what you do get done in a day. Today, celebrate your accomplishments.

May 9

God wants you to know that ... greatness is your birthright.

Who are You to shine brighter than others? Who are You to take a step forward when others are shrinking back? Who are You to make others feel insecure with your greatness? You are a child of God. Take a step forward, shine bright, - inspire others with your light to their own greatness.

May 10

God wants you to know that ... your unspoken prayers will be answered.

Yes, God knows you, God hears you, God loves you, God is there for you. You are blessed.

May 11

God wants you to know that ... freedom is within, not without.

Freedom is much misunderstood as freedom from something, as outward facing. Such freedom is illusory. Real freedom is freedom from mental sins of desire, hate, prejudice. Real freedom brings peace, grace, bliss.

May 12

God wants you to know that ... beginning your day without prayer is like skipping breakfast.

Something will be missing. When you begin your day by communing with the Divine, you are spiritually fortified. Your day flows with grace.

May 13

God wants you to know that ... family is not a name for a group of people, but the quality of relationships between them.

Relationships grounded in mutual love, trust, caring and forgiveness. In all the ups and all the downs of life. Look closely, - who is really your family, and who in truth are just strangers in for the ride?

May 14

God wants you to know that ... if you're feeling in a slump, allow the winds of change to blow through your life.

Life is a learning process, and changes can be wonderful opportunities for growth. Don't be afraid of change! Embrace it and grow!

May 15

God wants you to know that ... the voice of God is best heard in silence.

All too often loud events and daily busyness cloud your vision of God. Take some time to slow down; let there be silence, let there be peace. Calm your mind and let your inner voice re-emerge from the silence. Allow yourself to see visions, allow yourself to dream dreams; and you may hear the voice of God reaching out to you.

May 16

God wants you to know that ... devotion to God begins with devotion to your family and community.

It is much easier to proclaim abstract and remote love, then to step into the midst of living and keep an open heart through the thick of it. Be there where you are needed the most.

May 17

God wants you to know that ... stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.

Lighten up and play. Remember, you are God's child, so it's ok to be silly, be curious, be fun.

May 18

God wants you to know that ... to worship God you must go beyond words to speak with your heart.

You can mouth the words of a prayer all day long and just waste your time, unless you also speak with your heart. And to speak with your heart means to embody first. If you pray for love, be loving. If you pray for wealth, be generous. If you pray for health, practice health yourself. What is your favorite prayer? How can you begin to embody it?

May 19

God wants you to know that ... there is an ebb and flow to this life.

Trust this peaceful rhythm. If there were constant flow, we would drown in the intensity. Ebb is as necessary as flow.

May 20

God wants you to know that ... when you focus on problems, you will have more problems.

When you focus on possibilities, you will have more opportunities.

May 21

God wants you to know that ... the greatest poverty of all is the absence of love.

Why choose to be poor when love is abundant?

May 22

God wants you to know that ... you will find peace.

When your mind is caught in a storm, be as still as a lake. Cool the currents of your emotions with compassion and faith. The storm will pass - and your mind will settle.

May 23

God wants you to know that ... recession is also a time of great opportunity.

Time and time again success has its roots in failure, because failure knocks you down from top of the hill so you can then climb a mountain. Yes it's unsettling, yes it's scary. But this can be your greatest opportunity in life, - if you choose it. The recession has cleared the space of clutter, - think what have you always wanted to do but brushed aside from the top of your hill? Now is the time...

May 24

God wants you to know that ... every day you are choosing either to be grateful or to be disappointed.

You can worry to no end about what you don't have. Or you can marvel at God's breathtaking gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Could you create any of these? These miracles of life are always around you, ready to be celebrated, ready to be welcomed into your life.

May 25

God wants you to know that ... acceptance brings peace.

Accept your own beauty and your limitations. No sense in trying to be who you are not.

May 26

God wants you to know that ... daily reflection is important.

Start off your day in quiet contemplation. If you start to feel anxious, frustrated, angry or drained, go back to that place in your mind and refocus. Do this as often as you need to and see how your life changes for the better.

May 27

God wants you to know that ... sometimes little things can go a long way to refresh a weary spirit.

A bath, a piece of chocolate, fragrance of flowers, music ... these things can be a soothing balm to the spirit.

May 28

God wants you to know that ... faith is exactly what it takes to get through uncertainty.

Faith is not necessary when you know how things are going to work out, - that's knowledge. It's in the time of unknowing that having faith is what sees you through to the other side. Faith is what gives you strength. Faith is that light in your heart that keeps on shining even when it's all darkness outside. Now is the time to keep that faith alive!

May 29

God wants you to know that ... some struggle is inevitable.

No one is promised a life which is free from pain, sorrow or grief. It does not mean that anyone walks through these things alone. Have faith and know that all suffering is temporary.

May 30

God wants you to know that ... you are only as free as you imagine yourself to be.

There is nothing "out there" that's holding you down, - you are limiting yourself only with your own imagination. And your greatest limits are not even the "cannot" and the "should not", but the places where your imagination hasn't yet gone at all. There has never been a better time for you to open your eyes, let the imagination soar and see what more is possible.

May 31

God wants you to know that ... there is a right time for each of the things you do.

If you try to live counter to your personal rhythms, you will expend more time and energy to get things done. Body and soul suffer when you force yourself to wrestle against your own rhythms. Listen to your rhythms and follow them.