Inspirational Quotes From The Bible

Yogis write and study "sutras". These are short and pithy sayings from Scriptures and the sages and saints of history. In my spiritual counseling practice I often bring my clients "sutras" from the various world traditions to memorize and to study.

Why? Your brain can't handle more than one thought at a time, either positive or negative. The beauty of learning scriptures is that you can have access to powerful time tested thoughts to crowd out any negative thoughts that may arise during your day.

Often clients feel disconnected from God. They simply don't want "religion" and they are beyond worshipping a man in a throne. However, in their quest to leave religion they often turn away from the jewels that have served thousands to have a better, richer life.

God, he, she or it is a reality to those who choose to believe in this all powerful, all wise, benevolent and ever present creator. But is this omnipotent God an angry, jealous punishing God or something more?

Let us look at the work of Barry Adams who in 1996 heard a still small voice say: "If you put the Scriptures in the right order they will form a love letter."

You may not know me, but I know everything about you.
(Psalms 139:1)
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.
(Matthew 10:30)
for you were made in my image.
(Genesis 1:27)
In me, you live and move and have your being.
(Acts 17:28)
I knew you even before you were conceived.
(Jeremiah1:4 5)
I chose you when I planned creation.
(Ephesians 1:11 12)
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book.
(Psalm 139:15 16)
I knit you together in your mother’s womb.
(Psalm 139:13)
and brought you forth on the day you were born.
(Psalm 71:6)
I have been misrepresented by those who don’t know me.
(John 8:41 44)
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love.
(1John 4:16)
It is my desire to lavish my love on you simply because
you are my child and I am your father.
(1 John 3:1)
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.
(Matthew 7:11)
for I am the perfect Father.
(Matthew 5:48)
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand.
(James 1:17)
for I am your provider and I meet all your needs.
(Matthew 6:31 33)
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.
(Jeremiah 29:11)

because I love you with an everlasting love.
(Jeremiah 31:3)
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore.
(Psalms 139:17 18)
and I rejoice over you with singing.
(Zephaniah 3:17)
I will never stop doing good to you.
(Jeremiah 32:40)
for you are my treasure.
(Exodus 19:5)
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul.
(Jeremiah 32:41)
and I want to show you great and marvelous things.
(Jeremiah 33:3)
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me.
(Deuteronomy 4:29)
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart.
(Psalm 37:4)
for it is I who gave you those desires.
(Philippians 2:13)
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine.
(Ephesians 3:20)
for I am your greatest encourager.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16 17)
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles.
(2 Corinthians 1:3 4)
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you.
(Psalm 34:18)
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I carry you close to my heart.
(Isaiah 40:11)

If you memorize these scriptures, just one a week and pass it through your mind, they can have to power to uplift you. In yoga, Bhakti is the path of love or devotion. It is considered to be the fastest path to God or Self Realization.

And if you want to make this practice extremely effective, then take some time to FEEL the actual presence of God around you and within you. Once you feel this loving presence, then recite the scripture and feel the effect it has upon your body, mind and soul.

When driving, affirm these scriptures and possibly say aloud, "God is with me. God is helping me and God is guiding me." Let these statements become real for you and notice your relationship to God growing deeper and deeper day by day.

Blessings from my heart to yours!

By: Prema Baba

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Prema Baba Swamiji is an all faiths Spritual Counselor and Spiritual Teacher to assist those who want to achieve God Realization and a deeper sense of purpose in living.