Unity Church Of Clearwater

Judy Tafelski Inspired by lyrics by Lance Hoppen (of the band, “Orleans”), to “Start from where You Are.” “There’s no shame in crying, letting go of what’s been done – The debt, the loss, the past mistakes, in time you’ll overcome. Though the messages of childhood left their mark upon your mind. When you bring them to awareness, you can leave them all behind.” “You don’t have to do this on your own. And as you begin to weed your garden, and water your new seeds, The life you knew would grow into what you’re willing to believe.” “Start from where you are, one step at a time, It’s amazing how, right here, right now, the Universe survives. Start from where you are just a dream within your heart. This moment is your present, so start from where you are. This moment is your present, it’s ready to open when you are.”

Magie Cook (A five minute video is played in the first couple of minutes. You can see it here: https://youtu.be/M9zxHTNyCm0) Blessed is the perfectly unconditional love of the infinite Father that accepts us all, always. Blessed is the patient love of the Father, Who loves us enough to let us go our own way and waits for us to come to ourselves. Blessed is the love of the All-Knowing Father, Who does not worry about us, but trusts in our spiritual nature. Blessed is the empowering love of the Father, Who knows that when the rain starts falling and the thunder rolls in and the water starts rising, we will weather the storm, and, no matter what, we are going to be all right.

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics to ‘My Life Is a Prayer” by Stowe Daily and Karen Taylor-Good: True prayer is a series of determined affirmations. This prayer is “not a plea, a desperate call, with tears that fall on bended knee. But, breathing out and breathing in, it's God in me that lives and breathes, my trusted Friend. My life is a prayer that God is praying.” My true thoughts are words that God is saying. In prayer, “I know, without a doubt, no need to fear. God's right here, within and without. My life is a prayer that God is praying.”

Leddy Hammock “A thousand stars across the sky unveil the universe, then vanish in the morning light that slips around the world. Yet, you and I know they're up there, the way you know somebody dares to love you all the ways you most deserve.” “That’s love for all we’re worth, and faith–the heart–comes first. And when we learn to let it in, it’s heaven here on earth, this love for all we’re worth.” “Where past and future start and end, this very moment shines–a fire in the winter cold we treasure more than any gold and know what’s ours to touch is still Divine. It’s love for all we’re worth. What starts and ends begins anew, it’s everything, it’s me and you . . . . It’s love for all we’re worth.” “That's love for all we’re worth, and faith–the heart–comes first. And when we learn to let it in, it’s heaven here on earth, this love for all we’re worth.”

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics to “My Every Notion” by Sue Riley and Glen Roethel: What you say is what you get – a lifetime guarantee, sure bet – that what you say – with understanding faith — is what you get. As I speak (believing), my words have power. My life opens like a flower. Words and thoughts are seeds that grow. This is what I know. When I feel I’ve lost my way, I find perfect words to say. I look within, I make the choice, I take a breath, I lift my voice. Words I say come back to me. My every notion puts energy in motion. I choose my words carefully. With my thoughts I build my life, my (beautiful) new life!

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics by Richard Mekdeci to”Just a Little Faith” “Everywhere I look, I see endless possibilities, and I know all I need is just a little faith.” I center myself in the multiplying power of faith. I give thanks, even for the little I have, and I share it, for all I have to add is just a little faith. I don’t give doubt a chance, when the storms of life are blowing. Just a little faith will get me where I’m going. I ask and know that I’ll receive. I act as if I do believe. Just a little faith is all I’ll ever need.

Sue Riley From the lyrics to “Wrap You Up” by StoweGood. “My mother was a quilter, a poet and a sage. She wrote her life in fabric instead of on a page. She wrapped my life in wonder, her love made me whole. Here’s the prayer with every stitch she wove into my soul. ‘Let your mother wrap you up in love. Know that you are always taken care of. All is perfect and complete when you laugh, love, and believe. Let your mother wrap you up in love.’”

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics by Kit Holmes to “Choose what I Say”: “Words are the seeds that made you and me and gave us our nights and our days. So, I carefully, consciously, willingly, thoughtfully, lovingly choose what I say.” “Words are the engines that move us through life, holding us safe on the tracks, from station to station, each destination gives us strength to let go of the past.” “Words of advice: Be patient and nice. The world wasn’t made in a day. So carefully, consciously, willingly, thoughtfully, lovingly choose what you say.”

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics by Megon McDonough in “I Am” (and based on Chapter 2 of Practical Metaphsics by Eric Butterworth: We are each, in potential, the I Am. That’s all we need to be. We are so much more than our body, more than our mind.  What we are is the great I Am, before and after time. Here and now, we are each being healed, for the Great I Am lives in and through each of us, for that’s how it is revealed. We are discovering who we really are.  We are so much more than our feelings, more than our fears. We have that voice within us with the answer, every day, and we hear it every time we get out of the way. Jesus is God’s Child and we are all God’s children.  We are here to make a difference, to set and be set free. I Am and you are the I Am.

Leddy Hammock God is all there is. In the beginning, God. Jesus said that “I and my Father are one.” We’re made in the image and likeness of the One. Since God is what we are, let God be what we show. Let’s see the God in every face, everywhere we go. Our mind is divine in the garden of our soul. We let in love, faith, and happiness, and witness what unfolds. God is all there is. In the beginning, God.

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics by Jana Stanfield: I give and serve in love, so I always have more than enough of all that I need to do all I can do and to be all I can be. Compared to where we were, we’ve come all this far.  Let us spend the day enjoying where we are. We learn to give generously and to receive gratefully. We take a quick look back at dreams of yesterday – dreams of living the life that we live today. We no longer spend so much time wanting so much more when there’s plenty here for us all to be thankful for. As I go through this day, this is my creed: I have more than enough of all that I need. I fearlessly pay the full asking price and I always have more than enough of all that I need.

Leddy Hammock Even in the dark night of the soul, it begins to dawn on me that the presence of the Christ is always right here with me. As I begin to think right thoughts, good results begin to surface in my life, rapidly and abundantly. I take a leap of faith, knowing that my good is already prepared for me. In this bright new day, I give thanks, for I am having a miracle for breakfast!

Leddy Hammock The 23rd Psalm (New International Version) is the basis for this powerful Resurrection message, inspired also by lyrics by Sue Riley. Jesus knew this prayer by heart and lived it perfectly. As we also learn this message by heart, we welcome a brand new day. No foolin’!

Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics by Denise Rosier from “Hallelujah Today!” The road is long but I will make it. That's who I am. It’s not the race but how I’m running -- not who I was, but who I’m becoming. Steady on! I'll finish strong on this path. With every breath in me, I call out, “Hallelujah today!” With every mile I’m reminded, I never go empty-handed. God is my strength. I'm never stranded. I’m not alone. Together, we are calling out about the good and peace and joy resounding around the world. In every song I sing, in every part of me, in everything, Hallelujah today!

Leddy Hammock When I'm quiet in prayer, I open my heart, I open my heart. When I’m quiet in prayer I let go of fear, I let go of fear. When I’m quiet in prayer, I see only love, I see only love. When I’m quiet in prayer, I open my heart, I let go of fear, and I see only love. Alleluia!

Daniel Nahmod Inspired by lyrics by Daniel Nahmod Make my day, LORD. You are always with me, wherever I may travel. I ride the wind and sky and my day is made perfect with possibilities. LORD, You are All Power, All Knowingness, All Love – everywhere and always, Infinite Presence -- making my wonderful day. “If I dream I’m on an island . . . somehow in my mind, the sunshine on my face becomes Your hand.” “I praise you, so wonderfully You made me; wonderful are your works! My very self You knew . . . . my days were shaped, before one came to be.” Thank You, for my day is made!

Leddy Hammock Lyrics to “A Rising Tide” by Harold Payne: “Right here, right now, we are all connected somehow. Even a whisper in the dark becomes a prayer and it reaches out and touches your heart. A rising tide lifts us all; every drop of water helps to keep the flow. When you make a ripple in the river of life, we will all be lifted – lifted by the rising tide. We all have dreams of a world where we can live in peace and each act of kindness builds a bridge that leads us to the common ground beyond our differences . . . . I’m holding on to what I know that we can be in a sea of possibilities . . . . A rising tide lifts us all, every drop of water helps to keep the flow. When you make a ripple in the river of life, we will all be lifted – lifted by the riding tide.”

Daniel Nahmod Inspired by lyrics by Daniel Nahmod Make my day, LORD. You are always with me, wherever I may travel. I ride the wind and sky and my day is made perfect with possibilities. LORD, You are All Power, All Knowingness, All Love – everywhere and always, Infinite Presence — making my wonderful day. “If I dream I’m on an island . . . somehow in my mind, the sunshine on my face becomes Your hand.” “I praise you, so wonderfully You made me; wonderful are your works! My very self You knew . . . . my days were shaped, before one came to be.” Thank You, for my day is made!

JD Martin & Jan Garrett Inspired by lyrics to “One Heart” by Jan Garrett & JD Martin): There’s a new Church on the horizon, made of light, not of stone, calling now to all creation, “You are not alone.” We are One Heart, looking for answers. We are One Soul, finding our way through the dark. Hold out your hand. Someone will take it and bring you home again. One dream, we share together. We are all a part of One Heart. We are One Heart, One Soul, One Dream we share together. We are One Heart, looking for answers; One Soul, finding our way through the dark. One Dream, we share together. We are all a part of One Heart.

Leddy Hammock I am not here by accident. I am here in this place by divine appointment. Since God is everywhere equally present, whenever I turn my attention to the presence of the Good, I dwell in the House of the Lord. Wherever I am–either alone or gathered with others in prayer– my heart is in a holy place. In Genesis, we read that Jacob fell asleep, alone in the wilderness; when he awoke, he declared: “Surely the LORD is in this place and I knew it not” (Genesis 28:16, King James Version). Wherever I am, wherever I journey, I can always pause and pray. I feel instantly safe and divinely guided as I affirm: “Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place!”