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Monday 04/10/2000
Both compassion and wisdom are necessary. Without wisdom compassion becomes sentiment or pity rather than a true expression of divine love. Without compassion wisdom cannot reach its highest potential in divine love.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 04/11/2000
Each day should include some physical work that is useful. Physical work strengthens the body and calms the mind through concentration on the task. It connects us to the earth and the sacred present moment.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 04/12/2000
Attachment to actions causes restlessness in the mind and body--one is always efforting, driving toward producing results. A mind that rests in God produces action that is clear and deliberate without the murky restlessness that comes with attachment.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 04/13/2000
Often people put so much energy into trying to attract what they want in life. More time sincerely spent in prayer and meditation increases the light or reflection of divinity within a person's character. This light has an attractive quality that will draw to it whatever is needed.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 04/14/2000
Love is the mighty ocean of God's presence. Forgiveness is the river that finds its way to that ocean.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 04/15/2000
Patience allows us to dwell in God-conscious awareness regardless of inner or outer circumstances.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 04/16/2000
Patience and contentment are the twin companions of one who would possess God. Impatience and lack of appreciation take us far from the true Self.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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