Unity Church Of Clearwater

Leddy Hammock I am not thinking burdens and blame. I am thinking freedom and forgiveness. I am not just reading scriptures. I am thinking Christlike thoughts! Whatever I am thinking about, I am drawing into my life. I am holding onto the Good, for I am the thinker that thinks the thought that changes things that shape my life. Now, in this election year, I have the power to change my life!

Leddy Hammock (from lyrics by Jan Garrett to “This Is what I Know”) “This is what I know, that 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. Nearer than my breathing, closer than hands and feet.  And so I receive all I can be. And now I set it free, and so it is and so be it . . . . And now we begin, amen, amen.”

Leddy Hammock I am finding the faith to face changes bravely, for I know that God’s will for me is good and only good. I am learning to meet every challenge as a chance to make good choices and grow stronger in faith. I am watching closely and listening carefully for the beautiful lessons that come to me through every experience. I know that God is always with me, even when my life is changing forever.  No matter what, I am learning to say, ‘Thank You, God!” Mary Elliott Special Guest Star this Sunday! Mary Elliott shares her personal path (This is National Breast Cancer Month: we celebrate healing together.)

Judy Tafelski Negative expectations do not help us, while positive and loving thoughts are manifesting now. Every good thought, like an angel presence, goes before me to make my way easy, safe, prosperous, and happy. I deny the stumbling blocks of doubt, fear, and worry, and instead I build up a strong and positive consciousness that paves the way to good outcomes. I reflect on the good I expect, and as I conceive it, I receive it – or something even better!

Sue Riley My good dreams are like seeds I plant and patiently wait for them to grow. It is never too late, for dreams have no expiration date. I accept the good God has prepared for me. My dreams come true, blessing all the world. Anything good can happen, as long as I think it can. Unexpected gifts await our outstretched hands.  Wake up, Sleeping Beauty!

Melinda Wood Allen Melinda’s lesson will be a “Sermon in Song” There is no lack in Spirit.  I praise and bless and use the good that I have. I open up a space by making room for an increase of blessings in my life. My blessings keep arriving as I keep opening up a space for them. When I act on my faith, I get what I need and so much more!        

Jennifer Ferren Jennifer’s lesson will be a “Sermon in Song” Through the power of Spirit in me now . . . . I am open and receptive. I accept God’s great plans for me. I am grateful and strong. I am teachable and ready to serve.

Leddy Hammock This is my prayer: an understanding heart, a heart so full of love that I see good everywhere I look, loving God with all my heart and loving others as myself, a clear mind, an open heart, living in peace with all.

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics by Richard Mekdeci and Mario Friedel: When I still myself . . . . . . my path is true, for God’s guiding light shines inside of me. . . . I find my balance as I hear God’s voice calling from deep inside. . . . the strength I seek is just a breath away. . . . in the Silence, I find my way, as I am calm and still.

Leddy Hammock I begin my prayer with a cry for help, feeling alone and vulnerable, weak and afraid, guilty and worried, unsure that You hear me or care. Then, open to Your guidance, I thank You for Your protecting love, knowing You always hear and answer me, for You are fair and forgiving, my saving grace. Your love lifts my heart and I thank You. My prayer is answered and I am at peace.

Leddy Hammock (inspired by lyrics to “In this Moment” by Melinda Wood Allen): “In this moment, I release. I let go. I find peace. In this moment, I live and let live. And I’m given the grace to forgive . . . . In this moment, no cause to defend, no one against me, nothing to mend. In this moment, I need nothing at all, so I listen and answer the call . . . . In this moment, I release.  I let go. I find peace.”        

Leddy Hammock If I’m tempted to forget Your will, remind me that You’re with me still and that You’d never lead me to stray. I’m fearless in Your confidence. I trust in Your deliverance. I know You would not leave me in dismay. My God, my Good, You’re the only One. So, not my will, but Thine be done. Your Light is always shining on my way. You deliver us from negativity. You are the Truth that sets us free. You bless the paths we walk in, day by day.

Leddy Hammock Heavenly Father, Your name is holy and Your name is my name, too. Every time I say, “I Am,” I pray in God’s name. Heaven is the realm of divine ideas – instant, constant, and everywhere present. God is Love, God is Spirit. Spirit pours out divine ideas to all who are open to them. The more I look for the good, the more I see God, my Father. Everything is sacred.

Leddy Hammock (Inspired by lyrics by John Stringer) We are all God’s children, and God, our Father, is our instant, constant, everywhere present Source of all good. I say “Yes” to the Father. God, our Father, is Love. Father, I say “Yes” to Your love. Father, I know You know the plans to prosper me, give me hope and a future and I say “Yes.” I surrender. I say, “Yes.” Father, I say “Yes” to Your love.

Leddy Hammock My prayer for you is my highest dream for you, or something even better! My prayer for you is that you know that you are worthy, loved by God, and deserving of God’s grace. My prayer for you is that you know that God cares about you, forgives you, and wants you well. My prayer for you is the highest outcome for all concerned, in right timing and in perfect ways.     

Leddy Hammock Inspired lyrics by Richard Maley: True prayer is communion with the God of my understanding.  I can hear God’s voice in my silence. True prayer is not bargaining with God, but acceptance – without question, of God’s empowering will. Prayer means doing the work that God gives me to do, and then letting go and letting God.  I can feel God’s hands when I’m still. Prayer is choosing to agree with God’s promise, which is always good and only good. This life I chose is the gift of God’s pure love.

Leddy Hammock “We Remember Them” in “The Gates of Prayer” by Rabbis Sylvan Kamens and Jack Riemer “At the rising of the sun and at its going down…. At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter…. At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember them.” “At the shining of the sun and in the warmth of summer…. At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them.” “At the beginning of the year and at its end…. When we have decisions… to make, when we have achievements that are based on theirs …. when we fulfill their dreams, and our own, we remember them.” “As long as we live, they too will live: For they are now a part of us, as we remember them.”