God wants you to know. . . - February

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February 1

God wants you to know that ... there are times to celebrate.

Now is one of those times. What do you have to celebrate? Give praise and thanks for all that you have been given.

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February 2

God wants you to know that ... you can get through a bad day.

When you're having a bad day, you have a choice. You can complain and gripe and dwell on the misery, or you can let go of it and look for the good, and maybe, just maybe, even laugh about it.

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February 3

God wants you to know that ... you can take a break from working so hard.

Pause, rest, reconnect with your loved ones, share a slow meal, or just go out into the nature and breathe fresh air.

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February 4

God wants you to know that ... you are needed, you are wanted, you are loved.

Blessings to you and your family.

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February 5

God wants you to know that ... communion means joining with.

How can you find greater communion with God? The answers to this question are different for each person. Find your answers to this question so that you may grow closer to God.

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February 6

God wants you to know that ... it's time you stopped hiding from life, and said yes to the adventure of being alive.

Enough of the routine already. Go on, have an adventure, - do what you always wanted deep within your heart. Do what brings you alive, and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.

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February 7

God wants you to know that ... you can't rid the world of sorrow, but you can choose to live in joy.

Sorrow is with us not because we are bad at stopping it, but simply because it's part of being human. What matters is not whether good or bad things happen - both will, but your relationship to them. Just think back over the last 24 hours, - what had you taken hard that you could have taken lightly?

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February 8

God wants you to know that ... you always have a choice.

No one can direct your actions but yourself. Do n?t give that power to anybody else. Remember, even when it seems like you ?re on a one-way road, you can still choose the other direction.

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February 9

God wants you to know that ... each day is sacred.

If you are spending too many days doing things that bring you unhappiness, then you are not honoring the gift of your time on earth.

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February 10

God wants you to know that ... simple life brings happiness.

When you fill your life with noise from TVs, chores from to-do lists, arguments from newspapers, where will you find space for love, relationships, faith and God? Cherish the simple things in life. Put the rest back on the shelf.

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February 11

God wants you to know that ... within each heart is a spark of the Divine.

These sparks of Divinity and love can reach into the darkness and transform it. However, there may be times when you need to shine your heart extra brightly because others may be struggling to keep their spark alive. Let your light bring hope to a situation that feels dark and hopeless.

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February 12

God wants you to know that ... you've been driving yourself too hard lately.

Sure, there is time to invest yourself fully into work, but there is equally important time for joyful resting. And for you, this time is now. What is the absolutely most wonderful little treat you can give yourself? Do it today.

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February 13

God wants you to know that ... infinite possibilities are born of faith.

Do you think that's air you breathe; that's earth you walk on? All matter is God's creation. And the source is faith. When you have so much faith that you become one of faith, infinite possibilities open to you.

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February 14

God wants you to know that ... if you could see with the eyes of God, this world would be filled with goodness.

Goodness is within you and every living being. Let your goodness shine.

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February 15

God wants you to know that ... vices can be turned to virtues through awareness.

Look for a daily practice to cultivate your awareness.

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February 16

God wants you to know that ... you need to forgive yourself.

How long must you carry the burdens of your mistakes? You are not meant to live every moment with regret. Learn from your past, and carry on with your head held high.

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Like this, because I am not my disease. I look at it as a dis-ease within myself, which kept me looking outward instead of going inward and healing the issues that caused the original pain.

My sponsor always use to say, `I am where I am as a result of decisions made, be it 20, 40, 60 years ago, or 60 minutes ago. It is done. It happened. Do I want to continue doing it or make healthy choices and make changes? I am given freedom of choice. I can forgive myself, but more importantly going to my God for forgiveness. I had so many amends to make to my God.

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February 17

God wants you to know that ... everything passes.

Nothing is eternal, even the sun will one day disappear. Remember this simple truth whenever you are suffering, - that the suffering too shall pass, - and it will become easier to bear.

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February 18

God wants you to know that ... true happiness is a state of mind.

Happiness is not a consequence of things that happen. Do not pursue happiness - practice it. Sing, even if you do not sound good. Smile, even when things go wrong. Create happiness, and happy you will be.

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February 19

God wants you to know that ... nothing costs as little and is worth as much as a smile.

Relax, let yourself smile, and see the light come back to you tenfold.

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February 20

God wants you to know that ... love has already found you.

So much time has been spent trying to make yourself lovable. Trying to make yourself more attractive, more interesting. But love has already found you, perfect and pure love. Rest assured that God loves you just the way you are.

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February 21

God wants you to know that ... all virtues, when practiced regularly, grow in size.

Cultivate the virtues of love, kindness, joy, - and you will be rewarded with a life filled with love, kindness and joy.

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February 22

God wants you to know that ... only full acceptance can bring you true peace.

Acceptance does not mean resignation. Accept to befriend and transform, instead of trying to fight and destroy.

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February 23

God wants you to know that ... it's ok to be there for yourself.

Amidst all the expectations, demands, requests, take some time to ground yourself in God. Take some time for yourself.

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February 24

God wants you to know that ... to find out who you are becoming find stories that move your heart.

Just like a seed has an image of the tree in it, so does your heart have an image of who you are becoming. Look for stories in movies and books that resonate in your heart, and you will find glimpses of your possible futures. What is your favorite story?

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February 25

God wants you to know that ... it's important to be gentle with yourself.

Treat yourself as you would treat your dearest friend. Be kind to yourself. Be supportive.

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February 26

God wants you to know that ... tolerance is your gift to the world.

It is easy to respond to hurts and frustrations with anger. The real measure of communion with God is tolerance.

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February 27

God wants you to know that ... your ability to receive is equally important to your ability to give.

Have you ever brought a special gift, working hard just to get it, only to be refused by the person you were giving it to? That didn't feel right, did it? Our relationships are greatly enhanced when we become not only generous givers, but generous receivers as well. When we know how to accept gladly, wholeheartedly, embracing the gift as an extension of the giver. It takes both giving and receiving for care and generosity to flow unimpeded.

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February 28

God wants you to know that ... prayer is real only when done with your whole heart.

Reserve the sound of your voice for other people. God hears only what's in your heart.