Spiritual Solutions

(Lent is a season of spiritual growth, a time for progressive unfoldment. We can best keep Lent by denying ourselves not “things” but negative thoughts and feelings. And, through prayer and study, we can come into a greater awareness of our oneness in God. Charles Fillmore, author of Keep a True Lent, has written material especially to help you observe Lent in this way. You are invited to participate in this Lenten program and to enter the Lenten season expecting definite results. In this day-by-day study, it is suggested that you set aside a definite time for prayer and study when you are least likely to be interrupted. Read the day’s Bible reference and the lesson. Then answer the questions concerning what you have read and use the meditation affirmations. And, most importantly, put the principles of these lessons to work in your life.)

DENIAL

1st Day, Ash Wednesday. Read Matthew 5:1-16.

Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is so-called from the ceremonial of ashes. Ashes symbolize repentance.

John the Baptist came, saying, “Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Repentance means denial; it is a relinquishment and should be made without too much vehemence. Therefore, I deny out of consciousness old error thoughts, as if I were gently sweeping away cobwebs, and I affirm positively and fearlessly that I am a child of God, and that my inheritance is from Him.

As I follow this rule I find that I am letting go of old mortal beliefs and the Divine within is flaming higher and higher. Its pure white light is infusing all my surroundings with a delightful spirit of wisdom, dignity, and peace. I realize more and more the law of righteous thinking that is bringing me into a consciousness of my perfect dominion.

In Christ it is not difficult to eliminate belief in strife and contention. If petty quarrels, jealousy, uncharitable thoughts come into my life, I overcome them by a quiet but positive denial made in the realization that no error has any power or reality in itself. I turn away from the belief in negation, and my thinking changes. I rid my consciousness of limited thoughts that have encumbered and darkened my understanding. I break down mortal thought and ascend into a spiritual realm, the kingdom of the heavens.

In the spirit of divine love I affirm: “Forgetting the things that are behind, I realize I am strong, positive, powerful, wise, loving, fearless, free spirit. I am God’s perfect child.”

Questions:

1. What is denial?

2. What should follow denial?

3. How should denials be made?

4. How are quarrels and uncharitable thoughts overcome?

I keep a true Lent by denying limiting beliefs of the past and by laying hold of positive ideas that are life-giving. Thus I spiritualize my thinking and transform my life.

Remember, God is Blessing You, Right Now!

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