Believe in Yourself

After Jesus fed the 5,000 and walked on water, the crowd asked him, “What must we do to perform the works of God?” 

Jesus replied, “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one who has been sent.”

John 6:28-29

Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional:

• This passage by the mystical Gospel Writer called John, from Jesus’s “Bread of Life Discourse,” has been used as esoteric wisdom (for a select few), so they believe in Jesus as a savior and/or God’s only child. But its original exoteric wisdom (for anyone) reveals Jesus as one who best demonstrates pure faith in himself and God’s divine essence—the Christ—within him.
• Jesus is a mystic, master teacher, healer, and wayshower for multitudes because he is a fully embodied, grounded spirit radiating his absolute divinity. He knows his divine heritage and fully embraces his role as the Christ, the greatest expression of his perfect soul self. He aligns himself with God (Higher Power, Supreme Being, etc.), which he regards as a beneficent, loving, compassionate parent in every way.
• Jesus teaches that you must live as the divine essence—the Christ—you are. He also assures you: “All these things [that I have done], and greater things shall you do” (John 14:12). You must believe in yourself and expect that you can demonstrate the same spiritual power that he did.  Only you can tune into your intuition to discern what your works are.  Then God’s work is done within you, as you, and through you.
• Furthermore, your faith extends only as far as your level of consciousness (mindset). Many mental health professionals explain: Your thoughts and feelings can be swayed by your expectations, whether positive or negative. And your subconscious mind doesn’t know the difference.  It’s like a recording device; it only knows what you tell it.
• In her 2006 book, It Works If You Work It, Rev. Dr. Johnnie Colemon reminds you to believe in and expect the best from yourself. She says: “You get what you expect.” So, tell “yourself: ‘I can be all I expect.  I am the best because God created, maintains, empowers and sustains me, always.’”
• Demonstration is your evidence of how well your life works. When you fully embrace your divinity, you’re grounded in the present. You trust your intuition.  Your self-talk and expectations push the boundaries of limited beliefs, directing your faith toward the best.  You believe in you!

Contemplation Questions:

As you reflect on your life and circumstances, ask yourself:

• What do I believe about myself?
  • Without judgment or analysis, list, word map, or illustrate all your beliefs.

• When I reflect on my beliefs,
  • what are my positive expectations?
    • List, word map, or illustrate the positives.
  • what negative aspects can be reframed or eliminated?
    • List, word map, or illustrate your reframing. Then eliminate the rest.

• What are my works?
  • List, word map, or illustrate them.

• What are at least three (3) ways my intuition helps me be my best, doing what’s mine to do?
  • List, word map, or illustrate as many ways as you can.

Use this devotional to deepen your faith in yourself and guide your discernment.  Remember that you’re a divine spiritual being with a radiant soul, living in a sacred body temple, having human experiences.  Think positively and expect the best.  Trust that God’s grace and goodness are being revealed to you and through you.  Take the next step forward and believe in your glorious future.

© 2024 – Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks – All rights reserved.

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