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God, what would you have me do, say and be like today?

Be the light of the world!

Consciously emanate the divine within you.

Let it shine out of every pore

with constancy and sureness.

Remember you are never forsaken.

It is not possible.

Breathe deeply and glow.

Draw on the power of the universal Christ spirit within you.

Transform darkness with a look, a touch,

or a good word as the opportunity presents.

Intend love in all you do and say.

Fear nothing.

See beauty.

Shine.

You are the light of the world.

Enjoy the glow of your own being today.

Shine!

From Power for Life: Inspirational for Daily Living

David Preston Sharp

God, what would you have me say and do today?

Be open and receptive.

Allow yourself to meet and greet new ideas.

Keep open the door to inspiration and learning.

Hold your wisdom and knowledge lightly

but with appreciation, and allow new

wisdom and insight to be revealed.

Be confident in your path. Know that you offer

much through your personality, character,

accumulated knowledge and understanding.

Listen for guidance.

Be ready to offer your creativity and passion.

Today, let life come to you.

Meet it with joy and optimism.

Remember that divine work is being done

through you and others.

Watch with humble appreciation and gratitude

as the day unfolds.

From Power for Life: Inspirational for Daily Living

David Preston Sharp

God, what would you have me say and do today?

Forgive yourself.

Relax into your humanity.

Relax and keep on relaxing.

Allow tension to be released.

Breathe calmly and let all striving rest,

even while working diligently.

Connect with whatever is enjoyable.

Let your divine nature come through as you

hold back judgement, jealousy or negativity.

Feel your own holiness.

Accept your life as a gift.

Just be, without any goal or angst.

Relax and rest in me

as you accept things as they are now,

as you accept what was then.

If there is unhappiness, don’t disturb it;

connect with your place of joy today.

It need not be demonstrated.

Just recognize joy and let it

roam through you freely,

even when confronted by pain

or challenging emotions.

Claim the freedom found in forgiveness

and the power discovered in joy.

Forgive and be joyous.

Let go and allow your divine

inner light to shine.

Relax.

It’s all okay.

From Power for Life: Inspirational for Daily Living

David Preston Sharp

God, what would you have me say and do today?

Be patient, kind and loving.

Acknowledge where you find this challenging.

Then gather strength of spirit,

will of mind,

and resolve of soul,

and push into the love

that you are to share.

Take no offence today.

Just offer love and kindness.

Pour out kindness and

let love flow into all you do and say.

Let patience sit within you

like the still water of a calm lake.

Do not be deterred today.

Hold on. It is worth the effort.

You’ll see.

Oh, one more thing…

Virtue is it’s own reward.

You’ll see.

From Power for Life: Inspirational for Daily Living

David Preston Sharp

God, what would you have me say and do today?

Be as gentle as you can today;

be as gentle as your humanity will allow.

And then, go further-

be even more gentle.

Your strength will remain.

In fact, it takes great inner strength to be gentle.

In this you will surely be tested.

Remember that spiritual progress

demands that your ego be let go.

Use fierce love-

a love committed to love-

to burn through the layers of hardness.

Summon the great strength that I have

already placed within you

You can do it.

Have no doubts.

It may even be somewhat amusing and fun,

if you stay awake to the tricks of your ego

and do not let it

Edge God Out.

Be gentle…

Be gentle…

Be gentle.

From Power for Life: Inspirational for Daily Living

David Preston Sharp

God, what would you have me say and do today?

Be kind to yourself.

You are doing the best you can.

Have compassion for your own troubles.

Be patient, and know that

I am in the midst of them

with love and light on your behalf.

Do not get ruffled when unexpected events

challenge your peace.

Remember that you are already greatly blessed.

Facing challenges can help you grow

into a more beautiful creation.

Love your life.

Stay joyful; bear everything with humility.

Ups and downs come

like waves in the sea and

I move in them all,

working with all things for good.

Se be patient, loving and kind

as my divine work unfolds.

This was another example of a guidance becoming more meaningful and powerful as the day wore on.

Today I encountered unexpected expenses. My daughter’s car windows became inoperative-they were down,and it was raining! I also received a bill for an unexpected hike in her college tuition. Then there came a new car insurance bill. Throw in a couple more unexpected financial costs (appliance repairs) that suddenly came knocking and you get the general downpour of my day.

Of course, these aren’t earthshaking events, but they are part of the daily adventure through life’s little troubles. Navigating these choppy waves took me out of my natural rhythm,so I followed the first line of my guidance and was kind to myself. For me, it meant taking a deep breath and realizing I could get back to my work in due course. It also meant being grateful for the means to attend to these things.

Later, I decided to cook a special dinner for my wife and me. Chicken curry anyone?

And most importantly, in the midst of it all, I reminded myself that I do love my life.

From Power for Life: Inspirational for Daily Living

David Preston Sharp