Unity Church Of Clearwater

Leddy Hammock I practice an attitude of gratitude. My prayers are answered as I share generously from my grateful heart. The grateful heart draws to itself great things. Perfect answers take form as I Iisten with a grateful heart.

Leddy Hammock It isn’t what happens in the world “out there” that matters, but the way I deal with these appearances in consciousness. I go within for a higher consciousness and gather ideas of God as my Source. I build a strong consciousness of the omnipresence of substance. I do not judge by negative appearances. I have a rich mentality. In this now moment, a beautiful new world order is taking form. I live my life with a heart wide open.

Leddy Hammock Inspired by Chapter One of Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth:​ My faith is the key to the Kingdom of the power within me to apply to the laws that transcend human limitation. ​I​ am a spiritual being in the Allness of infinite Mind within me.​ I am a living magnet, constantly drawing to me the things, the people, and the circumstances that are in accord with my thoughts. My fortune begins with me.

Leddy Hammock I am open to expanding my understanding of God. I am teachable and ready to receive new ideas. My heart is open to God, my everywhere present Source of all good. I am a Child of the Universe, richly endowed with the fullness of all-good. I am ready to receive and express the free flow of divine abundance. Responsive Reading for Sunday, July 9 Responses are inspired by lyrics to “Ready to Receive” by Sue Riley and others and teachings of Eric Butterworth in Spiritual Economics: St. Paul was teaching about Jesus in ancient Athens.  Some of the men of the city led St. Paul to a hill where there were many idols “and said, ‘May we learn what this new teaching is that you speak of? . . . .  We should like to know what these things mean.’  Now all the Athenians as well as the foreigners residing there used their time for nothing else but telling or hearing something new” (Acts 17:18-21).   I am open to expanding my understanding of God.  I am teachable and ready to receive new ideas. “Then Pa

Sue Riley Calmly, in this present moment, I am centered and poised in the Christ Mind. Nothing can disturb the calm peace of my soul. I am peaceful, happy, and drama free. I choose what I love and I love what I choose.

Judy Tafelski Positive change starts within, with the surrender of a morning prayer. As I surrender to my greatest, highest good, I stop resisting and start going with the flow. I can meet the “winds of change” that I encounter in life and grow stronger every day. Responsive Reading for Sunday, June 25 “His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5  King James Version). I will surrender to my greatest highest good. I will release any fear that blocks my way. “It is good to give thanks to the LORD,   to sing praise to your name, Most High, To proclaim your love in the morning . . . .   For you make me jubilant, LORD, by your deeds;   at the works of your hands I shout for joy.   How great are your works, LORD!   How profound your purpose!” (Psalm 92:2-6).   For every step I take is taken in pure faith, and I am stronger every moment every day. “If you set your heart aright and stretch out your hands toward him . . . . Surely then you may li

Leddy Hammock (quotations from Lessons in Truth by H. Emilie Cady: “I am a child or manifestation of God, and every moment His life, love, wisdom, power flow into and through me. I am one with God, and am governed by His law.” My own indwelling Father is “all the life and health, all the strength and peace and joy, all the wisdom and support” that I could ever require or desire. Our Father is “All-Good–always good, always love. He never changes, no matter what we do or may have done. He is always trying to pour more of Himself through us into visibility so as to make us grander, larger, fuller, freer individuals.” “The whole business of your Lord (the Father within) is to care for you, to love you with an everlasting love, to note your slightest cry, and to rescue you.”

Leddy Hammock (inspired by lyrics by Harold Payne): I walk in the footsteps of those who’ve gone before. And this road I travel on will lift me up and make me strong. I get my inspiration from the words of the children. I’m trying to teach myself what they already know. If I can show my fellow man what a child can understand then the seeds that I have sown will surely grow. If I take one step in the right direction, if I touch one heart along the way, and if that one step becomes a chain reaction, then my journey has not been in vain.

Leddy Hammock In the Silence, I feel the presence and peace of God. Jesus went to the mountaintop to pray. He left the crowds and his disciples to be fully present in the Silence. My mountaintop retreat may be symbolic as I seek time apart. Whether in a chapel, a favorite chair, or quiet moments carved out from a hectic schedule, I spend time in silent communion with God. In the Silence, I turn within to a private meeting place. In this inner chamber, away from outer distractions, I pray, meditate, and listen. I am open and receptive to the still, small voice, to inspiration, to divine direction. Here in sacred oneness, I feel the assurance and peace of God. I relax my body, gently set aside my concerns, focus on my breathing, and allow myself to be enfolded in divine love. In the Silence, there is peace as I let go and let God. He went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone. (Matthew 14:23)

Leddy Hammock (from lyrics by Sue Rtiley and Leddy Hammock: “Let there be less of me, let there be more of Thee – less of the human, more of the divine. Less that belongs to me, more that is Thine, more of God’s nature, and less that is mine. Order and harmony now are in place. Where there is harmony, discord will cease. Where there is harmony, there will be peace. Not personality, but Individuality – more of the Christ Self shining through me. Teach me humility. Let me your servant be. Give me serenity, selfless and free. Order and harmony, now are in place. Where there is harmony, discord will ease. Where there is harmony, there will be peace.

Leddy Hammock Highlights (inspired by lyrics from “Imagining” by Sue Riley and Leddy Hammock: Thoughts held in mind are mirrored in kind, around me reflecting in kind all that I see. I am imagining what the fullness of time can bring. The eyes of the Infinite [are] beholding me. All through the ages, so tenderly gazing, with love and compassion enfolding me. In the temple that is prayer, You will find me there, in the temple that is prayer.

Leddy Hammock I do not let disappointment get me down. I watch for blessings and stay strong. I give thanks in advance for double blessings! I do not settle for limits. I bravely accept good ideas and I am unafraid of change. The walls of limitation come crashing down and swiftly set me free. I speak sweetly and expect delightful outcomes, even when faced with seeming difficulties. I am a good worker and a good friend and others are good to me. I am inspired by “radical moms!” I am leaving behind me the life I have known. No matter how hopeless this journey may seem, don’t ask me to give up my dream!    

Leddy Hammock I am standing at the gate of unlimited possibility, ready for the blessing only Spirit can bestow. Faith is the power to receive and to give form. It takes hold of desire when I believe.  I hold onto my faith. The Truth will be revealed. Nothing’s incurable.  All things can be healed.  What I believe I can conceive, and, in faith, I will receive. Nothing is impossible.  It is never too late. Nothing is too much for God, no challenge too great.

Leddy Hammock If I start feeling “blue,” I give myself a little time – prayer time – to get ready for my “faith lift.” With sunny days and beds of roses, it’s easy to pretend for awhile. But when I can’t keep that “painted on smile,” I get ready for a “faith lift.” I know that God always hears me. I trust and rest in Spirit for my “faith lift.” If I start out feeling “down,” I make time for healing prayer and I give thanks in advance for the “faith lift” that always comes!

Leddy Hammock Native American Chant: “The Earth is Our Mother, we must take care of Her. The sacred ground we walk upon with every step we take.”

Leddy Hammock (Scripture references:  Mt. 16:24; 21:1-10; Lk. 19:28-44; Jn. 11:5-43; 11:9-13;12:27). The road is long to my “Jerusalem,” but I will make it; that’s who I am. I am a spiritual being, going through a human experience.  Show me the way. Steady on, I'll finish strong on this path. Everything in the outer may change, but I’ll keep my peace.  Show me the way.  With every mile, I am reminded that God is my strength and I am not alone. Thank You, God, for hearing me.  Show me the way.  Whether the crowds cheer or jeer, I am not moved, for I am in my right place. Every breath in me proclaims, “Hallelujah today!  Show me the way!”

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics by Jan Garrett “This is what I know:  We are all connected, the universe reflected in each shining part. And everywhere I go, I recognize the faces – all of my relations in this One Heart. And all I need is already looking through these eyes, nearer than my breathing, closer than hands and feet. We are dreaming together all the gifts of heaven and earth, and so I receive all I can be. So it is and so be it . . . and now we begin . . . .  Amen!”

Leddy Hammock (inspired by lyrics by Michael Gott and also by Sue Riley and Richard Mekdeci): I’ve got to rise a little higher in faith, wisdom, and love. I let my soul be set free as I rise a little higher, so now I can see. Like a river flowing ever to a greater sea, I can rise a little higher and let the change carry me. I let my thoughts be lifted to dwell on higher things.  I am lifted by grace to a higher place. I stopped resisting, opened my arms, and surrendered.  Now the blessings arrive every day, since I made room for grace.

Leddy Hammock from lyrics to “The Part of Me that Is You” by Richard Mekdeci and Sue Riley – “When the world tells me I’m less than whole, I hear these words, spoken from my soul: ‘A child of Mine does not inherit disease,’ and I remember what my heart already knows.” “The part of me that is You knows only health and wholeness, the part of me that is You, knows only love and joy. The part of me that is You, is divine and ageless like a compass pointing to a north that’s true.” “You are the Source of who I am. I am a child of Light.” “I bless the part of me that is You.”

Leddy Hammock (Inspired by scripture and lyrics by Melinda Wood Allen): No matter how long the seeming problem has been around, when the time comes when I am really ready, the answer is revealed. The demonstration comes first in mind, then in manifestation. I walk by faith, not by sight. “I come in humbleness, Your blessings to receive. I touch just the hem of the garment. If I open to this one possibility, everything could change in that moment.”  “I have touched the hem of the garment.  I’ve seen a world of grand possibility and nothing is the same since the moment I reached out my hand to love and that love returned to me.”