Spiritual thoughts for the week:

January 22 If The Key Sticks

We have said that the Golden Key [of prayer] is simple, and so it is, but, of course, it is not always easy to turn. If you are very frightened or worried it may be difficult, at first, to get your thoughts away from material things. But by constantly repeating some statement of absolute Truth that appeals to you,... you will soon find that your mind is clearing. Do not struggle, be quiet but insistent...

Do not try to think out in advance what the solution of your difficulty will probaby turn out to be, This is technically called 'outlining,' and will only delay the demonstration. Leave the question of ways and means to God.

Around the Year with Emmet Fox (Excerpt)


January 24

I know that the vision and power that I receive from God are limitless, as far as spiritual things are concerned. But in temporal and material things, I must submit to limitations. I know that I cannot see the road ahead, I must go just one step at a time, because God does not grant me a longer view. I am in uncharted waters, limited by my temporal and spatial life, but unlimited in my spiritual life.

24 Hours A Day


January 25 The Law Of Subconscious Activity

As soon as the subconscious mind accepts any idea, it immediately begins trying to put it into effect. It uses all it resources (and these are far greater than is commonly supposed) to that end. It uses every bit of knowledge that you have ever collected, most of which you have totally forgotten, to bring about its purpose...

This law is true for both good and bad ideas. This law, when used negatively, brings sickness, trouble and failure; and when used positively, brings healing, freedom, and success. We give the orders - the subconscious does the work.

Around the Year with Emmet Fox (Excerpt)


January 26 The Law Of Practice

Practice makes perfect. This familiar proverb embodies one of the great laws of human nature and - being a law - it is never under any circumstances broken.

There is simply no achievement without practice and the more practice, provided it is done intelligently, the greater will the proficiency be and the sooner will it be attained. It is true in every conceivable branch of human endeavor. Practice is the price of proficiancy.

Around the Year with Emmet Fox (Excerpt)



January 27

I believe that in the spiritual world, as in the material world, there is  no empty space. As fears and worries and resentments depart out of my life, the things of the spirit come in to take their places. Calm comes after a storm. As soon as I am rid of fears and hates and selfishness, God's love and peace and calm can come in.

24 Hours A Day