On a lighter note, curiosity about God

My curiosity about God started at a young age. My parents went away for about a week and my sister and I stayed with an aunt and uncle that lived in the area.

That particular aunt and uncle were very religious and we had to gather around and do nightly prayers as a group. All of us kids were gathered around on the floor, with our heads bowed, as my uncle stood and prayed to God.

At one point, my uncle said, "And may God look down upon us."

Well curious minds want to know, right. So right after he said those words, I looked up to see if God was looking down on us, and also to see what God looked like.

Up on the top of their tall bookshelf was their cat looking down on us. If you know me, then you know that I love cats! I almost laughed out loud as I wondered - Is God a cat!

Luckily I held back my laughter; I don't think my uncle would have approved! I don't recall anything else he said that night. I would like to think though that I must have also thought, that at least God has a since of humor, and must also love cats. But that is more of my adult mind thoughts; back then I was just enthralled and happy to see their cat as God.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: With God

Writing these Proverbs into Affirmations has been a new way for me. A new way to think about God. And a new way of achieving being a better person on a more regular basis. Chapter 30 starts off with this very idea.

I am thankful that these words are of a new way.

God is with me. God is with me. With God, I have help.

It is true. I have seen God in a new way. With God, I have help.

God is a shield unto me. I put my trust in God.

God keeps me good.

God keeps contentment in my heart.

God keeps me appreciating the wise.

God keeps ease of forgiveness in my heart.

I enjoy being connected to God.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Correcting Children

I am up to Chapter 29 in my reading of Proverbs as Affirmations. My self talk has greatly improved, and I am taking more positive action.

More information is given about leaders.

I am glad that with righteous leaders, the people rejoice.

We now elect righteous leaders.

When a leader is concerned with justice, the nation is strong.

We now elect leaders that are concerned with justice.

I am learning to be more accepting. I grew up being taught that it was better to give than to receive. But someone has to receive in order for the giver to be able to give.

God gives to all of God's children, including me.

I found the next affirmation helpful.

I use kind correction and guidance, which is good for children.

When I brought something to the attention of my daughter, I remember thinking - it can be kind and she can learn. The action that I then took and the outcome were both pleasant. When I took the time to apply what I am learning in these chapters, things are turning out for the better.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: My Ponderings about God

Today I have been wondering about God. God can be different things to different people. In the Bible, God is said to be Spirit. So is this Spirit, the substance in which we all live and breathe. Do the vibes that we are feeling affect how God, Spirit, responds to us.

Also, in the Bible, God is referred to as our Father. With that connotation, people expect God to communicate with us as his children.

Which is it, or is it both, or something else?

One of my biggest arguments that I had with God, was when my then concept of what I thought God was, was shattered. I had had a relationship with God, the father figure one. I had prayed to God on a pretty much regular basis. Back in the 70's, I prayed practically every night for God to make the Vietnam war end. I wondered why it wasn't happening. Didn't God hear my prayers?

There were things from my youth that I needed to get over. One of the ways I did that was to listen to a guided imagery tape, and imagine things that I liked and felt good about. I was having fun with it; it was an exercise in relaxing and playing with my imagination.

Low and behold, some of my imaginings started coming true. I was floored and surprised. Those things that I had spent time with in my imagination were coming true. I hadn't prayed for those things to come true, but they did, nonetheless. Why did those things come true when the many things I had prayed about hadn't.

I gave God, of my understanding at the time, a big piece of my mind; and my relationship with God was forever changed.

Nevertheless, I started learning about affirmations, and focusing my mind. I know that those things work, when I work them and stay on track. And I now see God as a Universal Spirit, that responds to us all, but perhaps not in the way that we may think or have been accustomed to.

Since I had, had such a strong relationship with the previous God of my understanding, that longing took awhile to move on from. I re-wrote the book of Proverbs into affirmations, as part of my own spiritual journey. I still wanted to do what God wanted me to do.

I found out, that according to my rewrite of Proverbs into affirmations, that God pretty much wants for me, what I want for me. A good life, good feelings, being kind, being successful, etc. But then, it also says to be reverent of God, to honor God. This part took awhile to learn. I had to figure out who God was.

What I have come to learn is that God, Spirit, is a part of each one of us, that always hears everything we tell it, because that Spirit is inside of us and around us. What we constantly tell ourselves, is what we see in our outer world. The kingdom of God is within.

I wanted to share my learnings with you, so that you can learn from them too, and perhaps have an easier transition.

As for Chapter 24, I am quite impressed with the following affirmation.

I think good thoughts.

I think this is most important, to think good thoughts, and be kind to one another, no matter what one's concept of God is.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Life Tips

Chapter 23 is a bit lighter, though I am sure it depends on where you are coming from.

It starts out with thoughts on eating.

When I sit to eat, I consider what is before me and I give thanks to God.

I only eat what is sufficient for me.

I eat what is good for me.

Attitude is important too.

I enjoy eating with those whose words are kind and their hearts also.

The relationship with God is ongoing.

When my heart is wise, God's heart rejoices.

How to think of your children is mentioned.

I am happy with my children.

Being sober is reinforced.

I stay on the sober path. My thinking stays clear.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Gods Will

In Chapter 18, traits of character building are built upon.

I enjoy speaking words of Wisdom.

I enjoy putting forth good work.

The relationship with God is also built upon.

I am righteous, and my heart is connected to God.

I enjoy having wealth through God.

I am peaceful and in awe of God.

A sense of helpfulness is occurring.

I am glad to help others and others are glad to help me.

Throughout the day I have more easily found ways to be kind, and have also more easily taken kind action. I felt the appreciation of others. I am feeling more contented and peaceful.

When an old fear came up, I just noted it, mentally said to it - "It is just fear. Feel the fear and do it anyway." And I continued on with the positive action.

When I was a kid, I was told many times about doing God's will. But no one was ever really able to tell me how to find out what God's will was for me. I believe now that when one builds a relationship with God, and affirms God's will, then you will sense, in some way, what God's will is for you.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Peaceful

Today I have been reading Chapter 16 today; part of it is about choosing righteousness and being peaceful.

Overall I have been more peaceful and calm. I'm liking that. Here are some of the affirmations from Chapter 16.

God loves the peaceful heart.

My heart is peaceful.

By mercy and truth, my iniquity is purged.

I revere God, and choose righteousness.

I am upright and choose righteousness.

Health is mentioned too:

My pleasant words are as honeycomb, sweet to my soul and health to my body.

That is very nice to think of, that our pleasant words can contribute to our good health.

As I am continuing to transform my thinking, which transforms how I respond, I realize the meaning of this next verse.

I am calm. I have control over my own spirit.

I appreciate reading these affirmations, I am finding them helpful.

I still recall a verse from a previous chapter that I continue to use: Love forgives all offenses. I am love. I still find this one quite helpful.

Have you found any of them helpful too? Do you have any favorites? I would appreciate hearing which ones they are. You can share in the comment section below.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Goals

Much of Chapter 14 is I am statements. God is known as the great I am. I guess it serves us well to follow God's way.

Many of the verses declare being wise, and gives more insight into the wisdom.

I am wise.

I am wise. I understand my way.

Much of this reminds me about goal setting. Many of the things that I have become and achieved is because I had set a goal. Whether I actively thought about the goal, wrote it down, affirmed it, or imagined it. In whichever way I chose at the time, I had set or intended a goal.

Having a goal is helping to lay the path for your way. Having a goal sets your sights on where you are going.

I am wise. I stay on the right path.

Again, the goal is set, sights are set. Keep your eyes on the goal and your path shall be straight.

I envision good.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Mind Set

I looked back over Chapter 11 to refresh my memory. For actually, the verse I found myself repeating today was from Chapter 10.

Love forgives all offenses. I am love.

I used that quite a few times today. As things came up that didn't have a good feeling, I repeated this verse to myself. I found it helpful and soothing. It kept me on a more even keel which is different than what I would have normally done, on days before I began this new re-reading of Proverbs as Affirmations. Amen to positive change and repetition.

The other thing I want to mention, is that things that you say and read aloud from these pages, may not be true for you in the present. Some affirmations may already be true for you. For the other affirmations, they are seeds that you are planting. Then you get to nourish those seeds and watch them grow. And as with any plant, they continue to need nourishment to thrive. That's the way it is when working with affirmations. It takes repetition to help them take hold and to thrive, and to become your new mind set.

Good character directs my way.

I enjoy being confident in God.

I sow good thoughts and am secure in blessings.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Gladness

I found myself continuing to change. Mostly in little ways, or at least a little bit at a time.

I caught myself from saying something and either thought of a kind way to express what I wanted to say, or say nothing at all.

In reading Chapter 10, I came upon an affirmation that just felt so pleasant.

My hope is gladness.

I practiced thinking gladness throughout the day. It felt a little different than when I had thought of gratitude. It was a nice switch to think of gladness; it was also pleasant.

Most of the verses in Chapter 10 are of the character building kind and also establishing and reinforcing your relationship with God. Some of the affirmations I made from Chapter 10 are:

I gain wealth by honest ways and my life is saved.

I am fed by God.

Love forgives all offenses. I am love.

I've been practicing this one today as well. A later affirmation is helpful:

I fill my heart with love.

I find these affirmations pleasant to read, and to absorb.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Wisdom and God

Today was the reading of Chapter 9. More details are given about Wisdom.

Reverence of God is the beginning of wisdom.

I was still trying to figure out exactly who or what Wisdom is. I do know that Wisdom has a lot of positive attributes, and being connected to Wisdom also seems quite positive as well. But sometimes Wisdom seems more like a place or a thing; then others it seems like an embodiment of very wise things to do and be.

By having wisdom, my days are multiplied, and years are added to my life.

From what I know about God, which is what I've read in the Bible, is that God is Spirit. I have also read that God is omnipotent and omniscient.

Therefore this Spirit is unlimited in authority and power, and knows all things. Could it be then, that this Divine Energy flows through each and every one of us, which I think it does. Does it mean that we are always communicating with God, even when we didn't know that we were?

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Wisdom was created by God

Chapter 8 describes Wisdom. Wisdom is not just about being wise.

Wisdom is everywhere.

Wisdom uses sound judgment, and finds knowledge and understanding.

Wisdom's fruit is pleasant and a joy to receive.

Wisdom sounds like definitely being more than just being wise.

With Wisdom, I have understanding and strength.

Wisdom walks in the path of being just and kind.

I find much comfort in this chapter. We don't have to be smart and figure everything out on our own. God has created Wisdom. Wisdom is available to us all.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Relationships

Today was day 5, meaning it was my reading of Chapter 5, of Proverbs as Affirmations. I got in a couple of readings before I went to work, another one after I got home, and I have been letting the day gel for awhile.

I also got in a walk around the block before going to work today. It's nice having the affirmations to read. As I walked around the block, I included a basic mantra of, thank you. I also remembered parts of some of the verses that I've been reading. The verses are now becoming more of my self talk. Interspersed with my self talk, is the short message I find myself saying; God's will.

I'm not always feeling pleasant when I mentally say, thank you; but I do think that it is helping my overall well being and attitude. I am catching myself more in the moment now and being able to pretty easily choose a more good feeling thought.

Chapter 5 builds more on having a spouse and how that relationship is:

I enjoy staying true to my vows.

I changed the word wife to spouse, as these wise sayings are really meant for both parties of a couple.

I delight in my spouse's affection. I enjoy my spouse's love.

I can say that, that hasn't been my normal self talk for quite some time. So it is nice having those kinds of thoughts replacing some of the old ones that I've had.

Listening to Wisdom is reinforced.

I listen to Wisdom. I pay close attention to Wisdom, and I keep my respect.

I am enjoying my readings and found myself looking forward to reading Chapter 5 this morning.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Insights and Tips

Repeating affirmations is helping them to become part of my consciousness. I have even found myself thinkng of them throughout the day.

Affirmation tips:

If you feel some resistance to saying an affirmation, say the affirmation again.

If there is still some resistance, notice where you are feeling that resistance in your body. Say in that area, mentally, - This is now my accepting of (whatever the affirmation is), spot.

The above may take some practice, but you may find it quite helpful in your transformation process.

Another tip, is to foster gratitude. The more you can do this, the more grateful you will feel, and that is a good thing. So notice things you like, that you appreciate. It can be small or it can be big. It can be something as simple as the clothes you are wearing and how they feel to your touch.

Another way to foster gratitude, is to mentally say, Thank you, to your inner self, God, or the Universe, throughout the day. Sometimes I say a string of Thank yous.

Chapter 3, Day 3:

As for some of the verses in Chapter 3, one is being acquainted with God and Wisdom.

I listen to God's wisdom. I simply obey God and therefore do what is good.

Remember that God is part of who we are. It is how we are made. The Spirit of God is everywhere, including in each one of us.

Health is also mentioned in Chapter 3.

I obey God which is health to my naval and marrow to my bones.

Another one is about giving.

I honor God by giving as God directs me. Remember that the Kingdom of God is within. Tell the inner Kingdom what it is that you want with positive statements.

On giving:

I also want to mention that giving was not always equated with giving to a church. I have read that in early biblical times, that people that farmed placed a portion of their picked produce out by edges of their fields for others to take what they needed. So it sounds so much more about just giving to one another, and that it doesn't have to refer to a church or organization; it can be to each other.

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Proverbs as Affirmations: Character Building

Day 1 for reading Chapter 1:

Chapter 1 may not be affirmations in the normal sense - affirming things one wants to have; it is more about character building and developing and having a relationship with God.

Some examples of the affirmations are:

I am honest, just, and fair.

I have good character. I am at peace with myself.

I am connected to God. I listen to wisdom.

I rejoice in kindness.

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Some people have compared the verses from the Bible to the affirmations that I have written in Proverbs as Affirmations. The affirmations are more in number, however they are in the same order as the verses. Affirmations work best when they are short, making them easier to understand and remember. So when multiple ideas were mentioned in a verse, I split them up into shorted affirmation statements, making them easier to remember.

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