transform misery into magnificence

Rev-Bates Weekly Message for Sunday, October 12, 2025

 

                    Ernest Holmes, founder of the Science of Mind philosophy, taught that we live in a universe governed by spiritual laws that respond directly to our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. Misery, he explained, is not imposed upon us by an external force but is the result of our misalignment with the Truth of our being — that we are divine expressions of an infinite, intelligent Presence. The first step from misery to magnificence, then, begins with recognition: realizing that our circumstances do not define us and that within us is the creative power of the Divine Mind. By changing our thinking, we change our experience, because thought is the mold through which Spirit flows into form.

                   As we begin to consciously use this creative power, we replace thoughts of fear, limitation, and separation with those of love, abundance, and unity. Holmes emphasized the importance of spiritual practices such as affirmative prayer (spiritual mind treatment), meditation, and gratitude to lift the mind out of habitual negativity. When we affirm that Spirit is all there is — and that this same Presence lives in us — we awaken to our spiritual authority. Misery dissolves as we stop identifying with the problem and start identifying with the infinite potential of Spirit working through us. The mental shift from despair to faith begins to attract new opportunities, ideas, and conditions that reflect our renewed consciousness.

                  Ultimately, magnificence is not something we must struggle to attain; it is our natural state revealed when we align with spiritual truth. As Holmes wrote, “Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.” By thinking, feeling, and acting from the awareness of divine completeness, we transform misery into magnificence — not through denial of difficulty, but through the realization that the same Power that created the universe is always available to renew, restore, and uplift us. In this way, our outer world becomes a radiant reflection of the peace, joy, and abundance we have discovered within.

Keep the faith!

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INFLUENCERS

 Rev-Bates Weekly Message for Sunday, October 5, 2025

 

              We live in a world where voices are everywhere—on television, in podcasts, and especially on social media. Each voice carries an influence, and without awareness, we can easily absorb thoughts, opinions, and emotions that shape our own. The ideas we allow into our consciousness can uplift or diminish us, empower or confuse us. Being careful who we listen to means protecting our mental and spiritual environment. Just as we are mindful of the food we eat, we must also be mindful of the information we consume, for it nourishes—or poisons—the mind.

             Social media, in particular, has become a powerful mirror of human thought and emotion. Many people present filtered realities, opinions rooted in fear, or ideas designed to provoke rather than enlighten. Following such influences can subtly lead us away from our inner truth and peace. It’s easy to mistake popularity for wisdom, yet wisdom often speaks softly, not loudly. We should follow only those whose messages inspire compassion, truth, and higher understanding—those who remind us of our own divine potential rather than feed our doubts or judgments.

              And just as we are influenced by others, our thoughts and judgments about them create an energetic echo that returns to us. When we think harshly or critically of someone, that vibration circulates through our consciousness and inevitably comes back—like a boomerang—shaping our own experience of the world. When we choose to see the good in others, to think kindly, and to discern wisely whom we give our attention to, we align with spiritual law. What we send out returns multiplied, and so by listening with love and following with awareness, we ensure that what comes back to us is harmony, clarity, and peace.

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