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Monday 11/15/1999
At the core of our being, we are already divine. There is no need for spiritual practices for the sake of creating a spiritual condition. Spiritual practices merely clear away the obstructions to perceiving the truth of who we are.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 11/16/1999
Devotees on the spiritual path who cling to their rules and rituals without clearing the heart of greed, attachment, and pride suffer when they do not get the results they are seeking. Even spiritual work is to be given up to God as an offering without expectation of return.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 11/17/1999
The One Divine Life is all there is. In a practical sense in our daily life this means that we recognize all as Divine--everyone and everything.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 11/18/1999
When we are no longer attached to the outcome of our actions, we experience inner composure and the contentment that is natural to the soul.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 11/19/1999
To be engaged in what we do and never once forget about God, this is the goal. The more we are aware that we do what we do in and for God, the easier and more accessible this lofty goal becomes.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 11/20/1999
When Divine awareness is our moment-to-moment experience, we are not swayed by differing spiritual systems of thought or practice. One who relies on externals will always be chasing after the latest spiritual experience or the newest teacher on the scene. Such students remain unfulfilled until they surrender to the Divine Influence within.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 11/21/1999
Self confidence arises from knowing one's True Self as Spirit, and ever relying on That. This Self-confidence is not ego based. It does not depend on one's thoughts or feelings from day to day, or even upon one's achievements. This Self-confidence rests on conscious awareness of Truth.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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