Center for Spiritual Living Midtown

God Is Not Motivated If You Aren’t - Rev Dr Bob Deen

“Man’s thought is the activity of Mind, for Mind without thought or directed consciousness would have no real existence. There can be no existence apart from consciousness; or, if there be any existence apart from consciousness, then there is no one, no thing, and no intelligence to be aware of such existence. It is evident that without self-awareness, there is not only no realization of Life, but no Life to be realized.” (Living the Science of Mind, 321)
Affirmation: As I change my thoughts and beliefs, the world around me changes. My mind is the mind of God Itself. ​

How Engaged is God as Us? - Rev Dr Bob Deen

Life/Love/God/Spirit is living out its perfect Life as us. It is knowing more of itself as us. The only way that Spirit has of bringing forth our values for a World that Works for Everyone is through us.
Affirmation:  I am and will be a stand for love in this world, no matter who is listening.  I am listening and I am engaged. 

What Is God Giving You? – Rev Dr Bob Deen

God has already given us everything. It is our job to awaken to it. Life is fully supporting us at all times. ​
Affirmation:  I am so grateful that I am fully supported by God. 

Divine Authority to Choose - Rev Dr Bob Deen

Often people speak of God’s Will as if the old anthropomorphic deity is still the one guiding, choosing, and leading us, when in truth it is saying yes to each of our choices!​
Affirmation: Today I choose wisely, compassionately, and decisively to express my authentic self in all that I do.​ 

Bridges That Last – Rev Dr Bob Deen

Think of the world’s oldest bridges. What makes them last through the test of time? A good foundation, the right materials, an engineer inspired to build something that will last for centuries. The same can be said for building lasting, heart-felt and healthy relationships. Building bridges that last is the process of creating sustainable, collaborative community partnerships. Building a bridge for a world that works for everyone.​​
Affirmation: I am an important part of the whole in a world that works for everyone. Who I am makes a difference.

Bridge Over Troubled Water, Guest Speaker Rev Cynthia McCarthy

Forgiveness is healing. There are many cultures that do healing and forgiveness work together as a community. Because we are inextricably connected, and reflections of the Divine, how do we become the bridge over troubled waters for our personal healing and the healing of our communities? How can we build bridges of unconditional acceptance for one another and for ourselves?​
Affirmation:  I am whole. ​ I am healed.  I am loved.  I forgive and I am forgiven.

Inextricably Connected – Rev Dr Bob Deen

We are inseparable from God. The one bridge that links all of life together is the Divine Intelligence that is back of all things. It is in our nature to be in community, to feel connected and to establish a sense of belonging.  What can we do to release barriers of being connected? ​
Affirmation:  God is!  I Am!  We Are!

Just Like Me - Rev Dr Bob Deen

Knowing that we are each a reflection of the Infinite Self, we can move towards an understanding that everyone around us reflects ourselves. And just like me, everyone is doing the best they can, with what they have, in the time that they have.  When we can find compassion for ourselves in doing the best that we can, we are able to transfer our compassion to those around us.​
Affirmation: Today I reflect all of God’s Good outwardly so that each person I meet can have the same experience of Good through me. 

 

Just Do It - Rev Dr Bob Deen

If it is said that faith can move mountains is it the faith itself or the faith as moved through the faithful being?​
Affirmation: Today, I act in ways that affirm the inherent goodness of all.​ ​

Do You Have Faith or Are You Had By Faith? - Rev Cynthia McCarthy

God does not have faith, God is Infinite Knowingness. The only faith that God has is the faith we as the incarnations of Spirit align with.
Affirmation: I surrender into the Grace of the One knowing I am divinely guided in all I do.