Embracing Divine Energy and Interconnectedness Through Thought

Devotional

Day 1: The Infinite Source for All

The divine principle that supports the stars is available to everyone, regardless of race, gender, or religion. This infinite source is accessible to each of us who seek it, reminding us of our inherent connection to the divine. By acknowledging this truth, we open ourselves to the boundless love, wisdom, and energy that the universe offers. This divine presence is not limited by human constructs or divisions; it is a universal force that permeates all of existence.

As we declare our openness and receptivity to this divine living principle, we acknowledge our gratitude and truth. This awareness helps us to see beyond the superficial differences that often divide us and recognize the shared divine essence within all beings. Embracing this infinite source allows us to tap into a wellspring of spiritual support and guidance, empowering us to live more fully and authentically. [01:35]

Isaiah 40:26 (ESV): "Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power, not one is missing."

Reflection: How can you open yourself more fully to the infinite source of divine energy today, regardless of external differences?

Day 2: Grounding and Presence

Grounding ourselves by touching the floor and taking deep breaths helps us connect with the present moment. This practice allows us to release past and future concerns, focusing on the divine presence within and around us. By grounding ourselves, we create a space of stillness and receptivity, where we can more easily attune to the subtle vibrations of divine energy.

In this state of grounded presence, we become more aware of the divine energy that flows through everything, including us. This awareness helps us to feel more centered, balanced, and connected to the world around us. By regularly practicing grounding techniques, we can cultivate a deeper sense of peace and clarity, allowing us to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and grace. [03:21]

Psalm 46:10 (ESV): "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"

Reflection: What grounding practice can you incorporate into your daily routine to help you stay present and connected to the divine?

Day 3: Divine Energy Flow

The divine energy flows through everything, including us. By surrendering to this truth, we feel the unlimited love and wisdom of the universe filling our being, reminding us of our oneness with the divine presence. This flow of divine energy is a constant, ever-present force that sustains and nurtures all of creation.

When we surrender to this divine energy, we allow ourselves to be guided by its wisdom and love. This surrender is not a passive act but an active choice to align ourselves with the higher vibrations of the universe. By doing so, we open ourselves to greater insights, healing, and transformation, allowing the divine energy to work through us in powerful and meaningful ways. [06:18]

John 15:5 (ESV): "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."

Reflection: How can you consciously surrender to the flow of divine energy in your life today, allowing it to guide and support you?

Day 4: Interconnectedness and Oneness

We are unique expressions of divine consciousness, interconnected with all of existence. Embracing this oneness, we feel the agape love and infinite compassion extended to all life, recognizing the underlying connection that binds everything together. This sense of interconnectedness helps us to see the divine in ourselves and others, fostering a deeper sense of empathy and compassion.

By acknowledging our oneness with all of creation, we can cultivate a more inclusive and loving perspective. This awareness encourages us to act with kindness and consideration towards others, knowing that we are all part of the same divine tapestry. Embracing our interconnectedness also helps us to feel more supported and less isolated, as we recognize the web of relationships that sustain and nurture us. [11:56]

1 Corinthians 12:12-13 (ESV): "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit."

Reflection: In what ways can you honor and celebrate the interconnectedness of all life in your daily interactions?

Day 5: The Power of Thought

Each thought is a seed of divine energy that shapes our reality. By choosing thoughts aligned with the divine presence, we activate this energy, manifesting positive conditions and experiences in our lives. We are co-creators with the divine, shaping our reality with every thought and intention. This understanding empowers us to take responsibility for our mental and emotional states, knowing that our thoughts have a profound impact on our lives.

By consciously choosing thoughts that reflect love, peace, and abundance, we can create a more harmonious and fulfilling reality. This practice requires mindfulness and intentionality, as we become more aware of the thoughts we entertain and the energy they carry. By aligning our thoughts with the divine presence, we can tap into a higher frequency of consciousness, allowing us to manifest our highest potential. [15:26]

Proverbs 23:7 (ESV): "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. 'Eat and drink!' he says to you, but his heart is not with you."

Reflection: What thoughts can you consciously choose today to align with the divine presence and manifest positive conditions in your life?

Sermon Summary

### Summary

Welcome to our first Sunday of the month guided meditation. Today, we gather as a community to elevate our consciousness and send powerful vibratory energy into the ether to support prayer requests. We are reminded of the infinite source available to everyone, regardless of race, gender, or religion. This divine principle that supports the stars is also available to each of us. As we declare our openness and receptivity to this divine living principle, we acknowledge our gratitude and truth.

We begin by grounding ourselves, taking deep breaths, and releasing all thoughts and feelings outside of this moment. We recognize the divine presence within and around us, feeling the gentle power of this vibrating energy field. This divine energy flows through everything, including us, and we surrender to this truth, feeling the unlimited love and wisdom of the universe filling our being.

We affirm that we are unique expressions of divine consciousness, interconnected with all of existence. Embracing this oneness, we feel the agape love and infinite compassion extended to all life. We bring our awareness to the power of thought, understanding that each thought is a seed of divine energy. By choosing thoughts aligned with the divine presence, we activate this energy and shape our reality.

Visualizing positive thoughts filled with love, peace, and abundance, we see these thoughts expanding outward and manifesting as positive conditions and experiences in our lives. We accept our role as co-creators with the divine, shaping our reality with every thought and intention. As we move forward, we embrace this awareness and choose thoughts that align with our true nature and the divine presence within.

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Key Takeaways

1. creators with the divine, shaping our reality with every thought and intention. [15:26]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:35] - Infinite Source for All
[03:21] - Grounding and Presence
[06:18] - Divine Energy Flow
[08:30] - Embracing Oneness
[11:56] - Interconnectedness and Oneness
[15:26] - Power of Thought
[16:51] - Manifesting Positive Conditions
[17:59] - Embracing Awareness
[19:07] - Returning to the Moment
[19:59] - Closing and Namaste

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

What does John 15:5 suggest about our relationship with the divine source? How does this relate to the sermon’s message about the infinite source available to everyone? [01:35]
According to Philippians 4:8, what types of thoughts should we focus on? How does this align with the sermon’s emphasis on the power of thought? [15:26]
In Romans 12:2, what does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of your mind? How does this concept connect with the idea of grounding ourselves and being present in the moment? [03:21]

Interpretation Questions

How does the metaphor of the vine and branches in John 15:5 help us understand our connection to the divine source? What implications does this have for our daily lives?
Philippians 4:8 encourages us to think about things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. How can focusing on these types of thoughts activate divine energy in our lives, as mentioned in the sermon? [15:26]
Romans 12:2 talks about the transformation that comes from renewing our minds. How can grounding ourselves and being present, as discussed in the sermon, contribute to this transformation? [03:21]

Application Questions

Reflect on a time when you felt disconnected from the divine source. What steps can you take to reconnect and remain in that connection, as suggested in John 15:5?
The sermon emphasizes the power of thought and how it shapes our reality. What are some specific thoughts you can focus on this week that align with Philippians 4:8? How can these thoughts manifest positive conditions in your life? [15:26]
Grounding ourselves and being present were key points in the sermon. What practical steps can you take to ground yourself daily and release past and future concerns? [03:21]
The sermon mentioned the importance of recognizing the divine presence within and around us. How can you cultivate this awareness in your daily routine? [06:18]
Visualizing positive thoughts filled with love, peace, and abundance was a practice highlighted in the sermon. Can you identify a specific area in your life where you need more positivity? How will you visualize and manifest this change? [16:51]
The sermon spoke about our role as co-creators with the divine. What is one intention you can set this week to shape your reality in alignment with your true nature and the divine presence within? [17:59]
Embracing oneness and interconnectedness was a significant theme. How can you extend agape love and infinite compassion to someone in your life this week? [11:56]

Sermon Clips

### Quotes for outreach

1. "As you know, we like to remind ourselves here at Unity of Chicago South that there is an infinite source available, not to just one, but to everyone. It is there for each who seek it, no matter their race, gender, or religion. And you can believe what you may, but you should know that the source of the universe is also the source of each of us. Therefore, the principle supporting the stars is the principle that is available to each of us." [01:35] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "Feel the presence of the field's divine agape love. Feel the embrace of that field. And as it, as it envelops you open yourself to it welcome the embrace of this vibrating feel of divine love as you breathe in silently affirm i recognize the divine presence i recognize the divine presence with each breath feel gentle power the general power of this vibrating energy field becoming more real to you just feel it it this vibrating feel is the source of all that is the essence of life itself there is no other power but this divine energy that flows through everything it flows through me it flows through you." [06:18] (78 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Know that you are part of this vast all-encompassing divine presence take a few more deep breaths soaking in this realization of you are you are part of this oneness accept that the divine presence is not just a matter there are contribute image of life you are conscious and rinse it with your body you perceive your problems within yourself the circuit in which level of attraction is in the emotional state it's the sensory state that you are in right now living within yourself so this is all about fear understood and accepted this moment right now it's time to connect with the this that's all same thing that we love tonight we're going to be connected." [08:30] (57 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "Visualize a positive thought, one filled with love and peace and abundance. See this thought expanding outward, filling your entire environment. Now allow the corresponding emotion to rise uplifting and energizing you. Now feel this energy flowing into your life. Feel this energy flowing into your affairs. Feel this energy flowing into your world, manifesting as positive conditions and experiences. In this moment, at this time, see your life unfolding with grace and harmony as a reflection of the divine energy you have activated through your thoughts." [16:51] (70 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "Breathe in the divine, creative, and creative power. Hold, now release. And once more, breathe in the truth that you are, that we are, that each individual is a divine being imbued with the power of spiritual will to create a life experience full of love and joy and abundance. Hold that thought. Hold that thought. Breathe it in. Hold it. Now release." [19:07] (53 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

### Quotes for members

1. "An Indian-born spiritual leader named Enoch S. Wooden, wrote that spirituality, spiritual will, is a mighty force that awakens when we turn our lives inward and seek to find the source of all life and love. Let us move into an awareness of the right now presence of divine life, of divine love, as we release all thoughts, all feelings of anything and anyone, and anything outside of this moment. We accept that the past is settled and the future is in the process of becoming the present as we are designing it in this moment." [03:21] (56 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "Understand that you are an individualized expression of the divine know yourself to be a unique expression of divine consciousness distinctly individualized yet still part of the whole in this moment at this time affirm silently i am an expression of the divine i am an expression of the divine we are expressions of the divine feel the truth of this statement feel it vibrating resonating within you feeling we each carry within us the same essence that is found within all of existence you are i am a unique manifestation of the infinite that is expressing in every cell of our bodies every thought and every emotion in this moment at this time embrace the interconnectedness of all things feel the deep sense of unity and oneness know that there is an underlying connection that binds everything together each vibrating in its own frequency of divine expression." [11:56] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Now let us bring our awareness to the power of thought slow down pause just for a moment and observe the thoughts that arise in your mind right now do so without judgment just notice them as they come and go and move like passing clouds now focus on the understanding that that each God is a seed of divine energy. as we plant these seeds with our hearts, they grow and express themselves as emotions and manifests in our life experiences. This is the creative power of spiritual will. Together, let's gently affirm through my thoughts, I activate divine energy once more. Through my thoughts, I activate divine energy. Feel the energy of your thoughts vibrating within you. Know that you have the power to shape your reality by choosing thoughts aligned with the divine presence and your highest good. Thy will be done." [15:26] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "And know that as you move forward this day and beyond, you will embrace this awareness. You will choose thoughts that align with your true nature and the divine presence within. Now let's take a deep breath. Hold. Release. Breathe in the divine, creative, and creative power. Hold, now release. And once more, breathe in the truth that you are, that we are, that each individual is a divine being imbued with the power of spiritual will to create a life experience full of love and joy and abundance. Hold that thought. Hold that thought. Breathe it in. Hold it. Now release." [17:59] (82 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "Bring it all back in to this moment right now. Hold a sense of peace and oneness. Hold a sense of fulfillment that you have created as you move through your day, as you move through your week, as you move through the month, as you move through your life. This is Reverend Eric Kim extending thoughts of peace and joy from the unity of Jakapa South New Thought spiritual community. And until next time, say namaste." [19:07] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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