Minister Articles

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

This last week of the interpretation of my benediction is for the word "affirm." This verb may be the most powerful one in my blessing. By affirming something, I state or assert positively what I have allowed, acknowledged, and accepted in the earlier part of the sentence. I express aloud an agreement with, and support of, the affirmation I have made.

Sometimes, declaring that a situation has a positive outcome-- even when I'm not sure I buy into that goodnes…

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

During this third week of the description of my benediction, I will concentrate on the verb "accept." To accept something, especially in my context here, is an emotional, genuinely heartfelt response to the affirmation or prayer that precedes it. It is the sensitive receiving of the message, the belief that I can take hold of the statement, intensely and sincerely. When I accept something on a spiritual level, I trust and have an unshakeable faith that it is t…

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

This week I'd like to share the second verb of my benediction, which is "acknowledge." To acknowledge is a more intellectual process than the other verbs of the benediction. It is a statement of receiving and agreeing that a fact or a belief is accurate. When I acknowledge my affirmations and prayers, I admit to and concede the truth of what I have spoken from a mental standpoint.

Affirmation: I now recognize that spiritual peace, prosperity, perfect dynamic he…

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

I am frequently asked about the closing statement to my meditations. When I write my prayers and affirmations, I always end them with the benediction: "I now allow, acknowledge, accept and affirm that these things are so."

This week I will focus on the first verb of this phrase, "allow." To allow means that I give permission to the ideas that I have spoken to enter my conscious mind. I let or give space to the ideas in my heart and soul. When I grant a thought …

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

The season of Lent has been unfolding for many of us and we have been releasing what no longer serves us as we prepare for the very personal rebirth and transformation of Easter.

During the Lent of our childhoods, many of us were encouraged to give up something that we loved as a demonstration of self denial that would please God: chocolates, ice cream, red meats on Fridays. (The last example of releasing still makes wonderful excuses for "fish fries." Yum!)

In ou…

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

Dear Source Energy,

In spite of scattered thoughts, a lack of concentration, and many demands on my time and focus, I know that you truly love me, more than I, in my human condition, can understand. When I take just a few moments to allow your demonstrations of Love to fill my heart, I have indescribable feelings of fullness and joy. My whole body vibrates with energy and my chest feels near to bursting with light. My mouth smiles, my brain clears, and my spine t…

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

As I pray for others (name or names,) I now affirm the unfolding good in their lives and in mine. I release all thoughts of illness, lack, limitation, and inharmony from our collective human experience. I also affirm that we are created with the power and authority of Infinite Source Energy, in the likeness and the unity of the Collective Creators. We are all one presence and one power.

Affirmation: I am now One with all others in our unlimited wholeness, abundan…

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

I breathe peace into my day! How many times has someone tried to soothe me by saying "It's okay, just breathe." I heed this advice often, and frequently share it with others.

Just breathe. Simply thinking these two words causes me to stop what I'm doing and refocus. If the day is not going the way I had planned, if my interaction with a friend or colleague is causing stress, if I am experiencing overload at work or at home, I pause and just breathe.

With each brea…