Thursday, November 7, 2019 – 9 Cheshvan 5780

Lech Lecha: Genesis 12:1 – 17:27

God tells Abram that his descendants will be as numerous as the dust of the earth and the stars in the heavens.

God and the soul are available to you at all times.  Opening to the spirit of God within you takes a willingness to be still, empty your own vessel, and be receptive to the abundance that awaits you.  (Intention, p. 41)

Friday, November 8, 2019 – 10 Cheshvan 5780

Lech Lecha: Genesis 12:1 – 17:27

God establishes God’s covenant with Abram.

When you bind yourself to the Infinite Source in every breath you breathe, every word you speak, and action you perform, the quality of your life markedly improves and can become miraculous.  (Success, p. 217)

Saturday, November 9, 2019 – 11 Cheshvan 5780

Lech Lecha: Genesis 12:1 – 17:27

Sarai’s maid, Hagar, bears Abram a son.  God speaks to Hagar, who calls God “the God that sees me.”

When you look within, you face your fears and move beyond them.  You see yourself as God sees you and hear yourself as God hears you.  Recognize that in the ordinary there is a profound, extraordinary you.   (Strength, p. 170)

Sunday, November 10, 2019 – 12 Cheshvan 5780

Vayera: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24

Abram’s name becomes Abraham. the father of many nations.  Abraham is 99 years old when he circumcises the flesh of his foreskin as a sign of the covenant with God.

Your task is like no one else’s, yet it is a vital part in the puzzle of humanity.  The more you focus and prioritize your intentions and goals, the closer humanity and the world will be to tikkun olam, world transformation.  The world’s transformation depends upon your own.  (Success, p. 212)

Monday, November 11, 2019 – 13 Cheshvan 5780

Vayera: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24

Abraham and Sarah bring the three angels into their tent, and feed them.

Awakening to consciousness is living fully, as heaven lives on earth.  As you sanctify your actions, no matter how trivial they may seem, you enable the angels and God to live through you, and you bring heaven to earth.  (Glory, 257)

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 – 14 Cheshvan 5780

Vayera: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24

“Will You sweep away the innocent along with the guilty?  Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?”

At risk to himself, Abraham puts his own life on the line when he bargains with God to save the misguided people of Sodom and Gomorrah.  In walking with God, he walked in trust with abundance.  In serving God, your reward is connecting with God through selfless service to humanity and all the myriad creations of the earth.  (Compassion, p. 132)

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 – 15 Cheshvan 5780

Vayera: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24

The people of Sodom and Gomorrah are emblazoned with fire.

There are times in your life when you may feel the fire of passion and it feels wholesome and healthy.  At other times, the fire of passion consumes you and you get burned in the embers of obsessive and possessive attachment to money, love or power.  Misplaced passion exhausts your energy.  When God and godliness are your passion, you discover infinite energy.  (Intention, p. 45)