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Inspirational verse submitted by readers.

Divine mothering

Today, I see God moving in our hearts, Moving mountains, Mothering His own, The only I, or Us—the only Ego Moving off self-will, mortal mentality the anti-Christ, Structuring Truth and Love in our hearts As members together in one body—Church, The Church of our Lord and our Leader. Diane T.

Love, the great defender

In defense of the speechless, Love, divine Love, is the great champion. Raising a mighty voice that will not be denied— "These are mine.

No appointment necessary

Before the day began, our pastor was here With nourishment that refreshed my waking thought. In the afternoon our pastor was here Embracing me with comfort Until I found my tears to be unfounded Because I was surrounded by the love of God.

Without fanfare

Mountains,.

In harbor?

I heard it said: "A ship in a harbor is safe: but that's not what ships are built for. " (—to sail, to explore, to discover) As I sat of an evening in the quiet of my darkening backyard— thinking and inspired by sights (kingbirds weaving and darting) and sounds (robins chorusing and praising) of dusk — I thought: "A bird alighted on the ground, a post, or a branch is at rest: but that's not what birds are made for.

Being a witness

Dear Father-Mother God Humbly do I pray For growth and understanding To live Your truth each day. To know Your plan of love What You would have me do Give me the grace to listen; The strength to follow through.

That word of God

Oh, that word of God! so subtle .

Self seen

Promised Canaan spread green hills to invite Our scouts who first surveyed the Promised Land, But we were grasshoppers in our own sight. When Caleb urged that Israel march and fight, Supported in their quest by heaven's hand, Promised Canaan spread green hills to invite.

Daily prayer

Daily prayer establishes our purest convictions, rarifying our awareness of God's all-presence, enhancing our reliance on Spirit's all-power, cleansing our happiness through Mind's all-knowing, ensuring our advancement to everlasting atonement. Paul Edward Gingell.

Following the Way-shower

"I can of mine own self do nothing" So spoke he who walked on wave, fed multitudes, overcame death. "As I hear, I judge" What did he hear? He heard God's voice.