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10/9: Living beyond time

with Chet Manchester from Newton, Massachusetts USA

 
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Comments:

1. Bill in Florida says:

Thank you Chet. These daily thoughts are great and much needed and appreciated. Thanks again to you, all the Lecturers, and the staff!

2. di-vanc says:

I am so grateful to have these wonderful healing thoughts shared. TY TY TY

3. Ben Vaughan says:

I just listened to this three or four times in a row. Intriguing stuff, and so well-said. I feel this idea could really lighten and lift my life. Thank you.

4. fujiko says:

Simple yet profound!! I needed to listen to it more than once to let it sink in. How important to pray for all the solutions; to witness the healing based on Christ messages in our world!! Thank you Chet. Beautifully put!!!

5. Gabriele says:

Thank you, Chet, I thought how encouraging this thought is and if all essential life isssues are dependant on God and taking place in God, Mind, then there is not much lost by losing time, is there? I like what Mary Baker Eddy writes about time and space in Science and Health when she defines the word YEAR. A solar measurement of time; mortality; space for repentance.
And in the hymnal (no.136) I love that part:
I climb, with joy, the heights of Mind,
To soar o’er time and space;…..
Till time and space and fear are naught
My quest shall never cease,
Thy presence ever goes with me
And Thou dost give me peace.

6. Annette from Berlin says:

What a timely message! I reminds me of a chat with a friend who told me that the process of counting in mathematics is not really “counting”, but envisioning, what the mathematical problem is. Is this achieved the solution falls into place. It is all already there. Thank you for reminding us all that Mind indeed showers us with intelligence and lengthens our days by providing us with eternity, moment by moment.

7. Ruthilary says:

Wow! Simple, but when a sound wave continues its course, like a ripple on a lake, so others in our universe feel the dimension of this relief of pressure and find their solutions too.

8. Valerie says:

Thank you Chet. I am off to live in God’s day! I too enjoyed absorbing the ideas you shared by listening several times.

9. jerome says:

Thank you so much Chet. !!!!

10. Margaret says:

Thank you so much Chet. I often found myself so busy in the early morning I didn’t have time to read the Lesson . And sometimes when I was expecting visitors – who had to drive a very long way to even get to where we lived – I’d just sit down and read the Lesson. And so often just as I finished reading, they would come up the drive! God’s impeccable timing, and as Elise Moore says “It’s not dependant on the turning of the sun!”
Wonderful to see you reading the Lesson this week.

11. Konny from Belgium says:

Thank you dear Chat “right on time”. It is 10.00 am here in Belgium and I just started to arrange my day thinking about that time is light. But to get a little profounder to the idea, I decided to start with the daily lift and got my answer right away through the sky and now I am flying high to the place where is no limit…As you are probably still sleeping I whisch you nice dreams and a happy day to you and the rest of the readers of the daily lift…with lovely lightregards from Europ

12. Deola says:

For some time I have found that my day seem so jam-packed with activities and I have been thinking about time. The ideas you have shared have expanded by concept and broadened how I should view time. I particularly love this ” the solutions we seek never really happen in time but in divine intelligence”. I appreciate the daily lift, it really lifts one’s day.
Thank you so much.

13. Nena says:

I like Gabriele’s comment above, of time and space,looking beyond. Thank you Chet for this early morning left and its daily left.

14. Brenda Nisbet Smith says:

This is a most helpful and pertinant point. We can ponder it, use it and see the results of our right thinking. Thank you. BNS

15. Diane Dyer says:

Thank you Chet! Time has seemed to be part of my daily life in the past with a, I have to “hurry up” and get a certain things done. Now I sit back and ask God,”What is your plan for me to-day?” How freeing that is!

16. Jenny says:

Thank you so much for this thought, so helpful and great for sharing! Thank you and all the lecturers for sharing all these wonderful ideas with us.

17. Nan says:

Thank you for the point of erasing time from this demonstration and seeing the effortlessness of your solution. We can all see that this is the way to approach every thing included in “Day” which Mary Baker Eddy defines as ” good that is unfolded” (S&H 584:1) because every day is God’s day!
How lovely! NGS

18. Sue says:

Wonderfully put, Chet. I remember a CS Sentinel article urging us to “Have a LARGE day;” how much that has helped me with the idea of infinite time available to accomplish all that must fit into 24 hours. Starting the day with this lift brings so much light to my thought. Greetings to all from an early Maine riser – where the human day is growing darker and shorter this time of year.

19. Heidi says:

Thank you SO much for your Daily Lift this morning!! I just had a healing of tiredness!! Now I’m going to start my day with joy and expectancy instead of dread.

20. Eduardo says:

Thank you Chet. You have stated in words something I felt was so when the daily load of activities has seemed greater than the time available, and yet doing it in His day (not in my time) has shown it to all work out in harmony.

21. Malcolm Drummond, Henrietta NY says:

Thank you Chet. Yes, God’s day is timeless Divine intelligence!

22. Jackie says:

one of the best, no, the best lift. The change of thought brings solution. I am going to read it again.

23. Mary says:

What a freeing idea you’ve given us all today Chet. Yes! Time, especially in our society seems to steal so much from us, it seems to limit us! This is what I love each day about these wonderful “Daily Lifts”. I get up, and the first thing I do is turn on my computer and I get a little nudge that says: “Hey, don’t forget the TRUTH about who, what, where, how, etc, etc.” The “Daily Lifts” help me wake up to the REAL! Thank You!

24. Joan C. TravisC.S. says:

Thank you Mother Church for these inspiring messages. A number of Wednesday night testimonies in my Branch Church in Delmar, NY, have resulted from this effort of love-sharing. If that is Julie’s voice I hear at the close, speaking of the copywrite, “Hi Julie”.

25. Lorraine in Dayton, Ohio says:

Thank you, Chet , for this great reminder. I have often said that we never need more time – only a better sense of God’s timing which is always perfect. These daily lifts are so helpful! I thank everyone involved in them.

26. L says:

There’s a video at TMCYOUTH.com that talks about how healing doesn’t take time. It’s here http://tmcyouth.com/media/view/disease-seems-soooo-real-but-it-really-isnt

27. Janice says:

At a very busy “time” for me, this message is wonderful! I will strive to “move in God’s day, not in time” and I already feel a wonderful release from matter! Thanks so much.

28. Joan Wattam says:

Chet, thank you for sharing this! Don’t we just make things big? – when the Father says ‘Look unto Me’: And you have demonstrated how signifiicant the difference to Life can be, when we consciously do this – and how quietly the ‘right idea’ comes, and how perfectly it ‘fits’! Thank you to all the Lecturers, and for all the comments: real Soul-food!!

29. Joan says:

Thank You Chet..what a wonderful uplifting message for today..and the comments by others are uplifting too. This is definitely a checkback uplift!!

30. Jan J – Grass Valley, CA says:

A wonderful, timeless thought to ponder.
Thank you, Chet.

31. Kathie, PA says:

In reading others’ comments, I see I’m not the only one who listened more than once. Working full-time and being a wife and mother of two, your inspiration is a perfect way to begin my day and a wonderful addition to my “kit bag” (as a favorite Sunday School teacher used to put it.) Thank you!!!

32. PB from GA says:

THANKS CHET!!! AND THANKS ALSO TO YOU & ANN FOR THE PART YOU BOTH HAVE IN OUR BIBLE LESSON THIS WEEK!
IT IS VERY SPECIAL TO BE ABLE TO START MY DAY WITH THE DAILY UP LIFT AND ALSO THE BIBLE LESSON! HAPPY DAY TOO ALL!

33. T. Jewell Collins says:

Just what I needed to be reminded of TODAY! Thanks, Chet!!

34. Alane says:

What a perfect way to begin my day…in Mind never in time!
This “lift” is just what I needed. Thank you Chet.

35. Bobbie Nair, Vancouver,BC says:

Very inspiring…great way to start my day…thank you!!

36. Carey Wootton says:

“God’s day; never in time”….nicely put!

37. Joan says:

Pause and pray, and Divine Mine reveals the perfect solutions……what a powerful thought! love Love.

38. Leah says:

We have to remember to pause and pray and then to listen for divine Mind, God, to guide us toward solutions. It is so helpful to me to hear how we are living in God’s day, never in time and that solutions come through divine intelligence. Thank you for this lovely message!

39. June Mary says:

Thanks, Chet, for that lovely insight of timelessness. Doesn’t that prove what Christian Science teaches, that man, the reflection of God, the embodiment of Mind, is the sum total of all right ideas?. And infinite Wisdom knows just what that would be and brings it to thought. We are always under the wonderful grace that is God!

40. Phyllis says:

Thank you Chet. This is a lovely reminder that it is indeed “moments of surrender to God” Miscellaneous Writings 15:14, which bring us to such clear unfoldment of Truth…pausing to pray, putting God first in all our endeavors instead of obsessing over the details.

41. Martha says:

This is profound. Replaces time with light, God’s ordering, and movement in God’s day – a new, fresh way to approach my day. thanks so much!

42. Stephen Pierce says:

Thank you chet, and also thank you to The Mother Church for providing us with this site “The Daily Lift” The blessings just do not stop flowing here on daily basis. “Today is Big with Blessings.”

43. Rudiger says:

Wowsers! What a great thought. Just what a ‘busy’ college student needs to hear.

44. Anne S., Nova Scotai says:

Thank you, Chet. Lately I have had challenges presenting themselves re getting certain tasks done that have a material time limit — not only dependent on my input but other’s as well… I have taken this whole concept to God, Divine Mind, prayiing that these situations will be resolved harmoniously. Today, you have affirmed that we are all already living, moving and acting in God’s limitless kingdom. Harmonious solutions are not going to be present, but already are! We need only lift the veil of material illusion and tap into this reality right now! Appreciate this fresh inspiration so much.

45. Grace from Texas says:

Thanks, Chet, and all the practioners who engage in this communication venue to keep each one of us uplifted to dwell and recognize God’s ever-present creation (including eternity, sustaining substance, and pure goodness and love) and rebuke the unreality or lie that calls itself life .

46. LYNETTE says:

What an important idea that the solutions we are seeking don’t happen in or because of time-wow…… Thanks Chet. I taught you in Sunday school when you were 13 in Madison-speaking of time !! Hi to your Mom.

47. BlueGold says:

Excellent presentation. There is only NOW. To be sure that I would hold on to Chet’s inspiration I listened several times until I could distill the message into six key points. Now those points are on a 3×5 card and will be reviewed during this day- this God’s day. That gives a special meaning to Chet’s words: “This is how all healing really takes place.”

48. Bill says:

Thanks for this reminder that we live in God’s day! And that the mortal sense of time is no part of that day. If fact, Mary Baker Eddy tells us that “…Mind [God] measures time according to the good that is unfolded. This unfolding is God’s day, and ‘there shall be no night there.’” (S&H 548:5). That’s right, no “night”, no darkness, stress, doubt, fear, discouragement, etc. Only the unfoldment of good.

Have a good day! Better yet, have a God’s day!

49. Martin says:

Thanks, Chet. Great thoughts. I had not thought of it that way when I had to cahnge a tire in the graet dismal swamp at night, cloudy, with no light. I realized afterwards that I had changed it quicker than I had ever changed a tire during the day. When I started back on the isolated road within a minute it started to rain and rained hard for the next hundred miles. It was certainly an expression of the timeless you presented in your lift. Thanks to all that participate in producing the lifts including the comments!

50. Chrissie Brown says:

Thanks so much Chet for this most inspiring uplift. It goes hand in hand with “God gives you His spiritual ideas and in turn, they give you daily supplies. Never ask for tomorrow: it is enough that diving Love is an ever-present help; and if you wait, never doubting, you will have all you need every moment.” MBE- Misc 307. Much love :)

51. Chet says:

Love and thanks right back to everyone (and a special hug to my Sunday School teacher – you have no idea how valuable your classes were to me when I was 13, truly)! I have to say that the inspiration behind this LIFT still has me pondering and learning more of its significance. I’m learning a lot just reading over your responses today. This is a GREAT discussion – and a wonderful community of thought to be a part of.

52. Martha says:

What a great idea! “Living and moving in God’s day never in time. Thank you!

53. deb says:

What sweetness is Truth.

54. Lynne says:

Thank you! I also listened three or four times to your great ideas.
They were just what I needed today. I was trying to figure out humanly how to do something,instead of turning to God to bring the right ideas to light. I like the thought that Divine Mind orders what we do. Now I could let go of humanly trying to do something that almost seemed impossible. I could turn to God for ideas instead of being stuck in limited mortal thinking. Peace be still human planning and let God’s plan for our day unfold. Again thank you for these freeing thoughts.

55. Marjory says:

Thanks Chet. What a wonderful thought to see that we live in God’s time furnished/supported by His ideas! Presure, inconvenience, etc. are forms of fear which block our listening for God’s solution, I have found and result in much wasted time, These UPLIFTS are a wonderful part of each day.

56. Jeanne says:

Thank you so much. This was just what I needed today. We are timeless!

57. Wendy says:

What a lovely and profound thought you shared this morning. We can apply this to all things we experience. Thank you, Chet!

58. David says:

Thanks, Chet. Can’t tell you how much I needed that right now.

59. Jan says:

How helpful as I face more tasks than would appear to fit into the next 24 hours. This coupled with a previous daily lift that “God’s work is done” are a wonderful foundation on which to go forward to prove my dominion over the mortal concept of limited time. Thank you!

60. dil says:

Truly, a special reminder and cause for gratitude. Thanks, Chet!

61. Paul Marthaler says:

Wow, Chet, this is great!! Whenever I open a newspaper here in Santa Fe, they never fail to mention timelines, and AGE! And I have to go to work denying any reality in terms of time or age. (good). And this reminder shows how we almost automatically fix events in terms of time (the trap). But Chet has mentioned that time has nothing to do with solutions to our problems, and when approached from a metaphysical standpoint, our “problems” can be resolved instantly (kind of like Jesus going to the other side of the sea of Gallilee “immediately”. We can do that too if we anhilate the limitations of the belief (claim) of time. With regard to myself, it’s obvious that the revolutions of the planets and earth around the Sun can have no influence on our bodies’ appearances. We are always the same, perfect ideas of God without aging or its claims having any effect on us!

62. Marilyn in Cambridge says:

Wonderfully, put, Chet. The answer was always there. Just waiting for you to see it. Not to invent it. Thanks for your clear explanation of the present rescue from any dilemma that divine Intelligence always provides.

63. di-vanc says:

I had to listen to this again this morning. I am so grateful for this uplifting, healing message. TY TY TY

64. Susan – Vancouver WA says:

I too listened several times to this lift and then reading the comments really brought wonderful inspiration and healing. Thank you. I like “in Mind, never in time”. I woke up today deciding to let God unfold my day and this message was perfect to support me today. May everyone be uplifted today by its message. Time is mortal measurement and mortal measurement is limitation and limitation is no part of Mind.

65. Cici from L.A. says:

That was simply awesome, Chet. Whether we’re trying to heal a situation, or making sure that dinner is on time, or whatever that time is presented, I am now rejoicing to remember in my daily activities, that God’s way is the ONLY way!! No set time, no limitations. I feel so blessed and totally inspired with these Daily Lifts. Thanks Chet.

66. CLee in Oregon says:

I love that!! Thanks, Chet, and all who provide us with this inspirational gift each weekday morning.

67. Jayne Sawyer says:

I love thinking about God ordering our thoughts and our days. It’s really a divine adventure to listen and move in sinc with our partner, Divine Mind and to see how we are in the right place each moment to bless. What might appear to be an interuption of our “agenda” can reveal important lessons of the Nowness and Allness of God. Thank you for sharing this inspired view that “time” is part of the mortal dream, and as we awaken, we are completely free from that belief.

68. Elena desde California says:

Thank you Chet, for reminding us that we are living and moving in God’s day, never in time. Mrs. Eddy tells us that we have only now, God is always in the present. When I am press for time to do my chores, I remind myself when Jesus was asked by Martha to get her sister to help her –instead of just setting around listening to him, that seemed to her to be “ doing nothing”. He answered her that only one thing was necessary, and Mary had chosen the right thing, THAT, won’t be taken away from her. (Luc.10:38-42) Studying this never fails me and I usually have “extra” time in my day for whatever needs to be done.

Gracias Chet, por recordarnos que vivimos y nos movemos en el día de Dios, nunca en el tiempo. La Sra. Eddy nos dice que tenemos solo el presente, Dios siempre está en el presente. Cuando ando corta de tiempo para hacer mis quehaceres, recuerdo cuando Martha le pidió a Jesús que le diga a su hermana que le ayudara –en vez de solo sentarse a escucharlo, lo que a ella le parecía estar haciendo “nada”. El le respondió que solo una cosa era necesaria, y Mary había elegido ESO que era correcto, lo que no le sería quitado. (Lucas 10:38-42) Estudiando esto nunca me falla y generalmente tengo tiempo “extra” durante el día para lo que necesite hacer.

69. CW of Dana Point says:

God brings the ideas. Living and moving in God’s day, never in time. Excellent!

70. Bruce Brooks says:

Wonderful experience and uplifting thoughts for us all! Thanks a lot!
God bless,
Bruce

71. Christine says:

Thank you so much. I like to think that I am always in the presence of God, in the right place at the right time, successfully engage in the right activity.

72. Meredith says:

Wonderful thought and idea! I’m living and moving in God’s day–every day! How great!

73. Rene – California says:

Thank you so much Chet – this is exactly what I needed today. My mother passed away this week, and it would seem that there are so many demands on me, and how do I make time to accomplish all that needs to be done? Well, you certainly addressed that for me, and I’m so grateful. I once heard that “It doesn’t take time, it just takes Love!” – so that is what I will be working with as I go forward working for God! I am so grateful for these daily lifts – they are truly our “daily bread!”

74. Amy says:

Hi Rene –

I’m sorry to hear about your mother. Not only can that be hard emotionally, but death involves lots of logistical chores, too.

Something that really helped me when I was a new mom was this idea, that I only had to do what God demanded of me. It was a new thing for me to let some of the housekeeping and organizational things go, but really listening to what God was asking me to do actually did keep order in my life and it brought a lot more fun, too.

My best to you.

75. Linda says:

So many thanks! I have been praying to have a better sense of “time” – reminding myself that I don’t need more time because time is a limitation – but still having feeling like I wasn’t making progress. When I saw the title of the daily lift I said “thank you Father” before I even opened it. I am glad I didn’t get to the daily lift until later in the day than usual because not only is the Lift itself VERY helpful but so many helpful thoughts from others! Thanks to all!

76. Chet says:

Special love to you Rene! Isn’t it interesting that when Jesus heard that his friend, Lazarus, was sick, “he abode two days still in the same place where he was” (John 11:6). I like to think of that word “still” in terms of Jesus’ mental state, not just the time-sense of it. It was the Master’s spiritual stillness, his sense of eternity, of Lazarus’ life in and of God, that enabled him to REST in the truth and not rush out and try to take care of the situation humanly. And, ultimately, it was this Christly state of thought that enabled Jesus to see that his friend’s life was not lost but was right at hand to be perceived and demonstrated. This same Christly stillness is present with you, Rene, and with all of us, to comfort, inspire, and heal. This stillness can help you do everything you need to now with a sense of calm and inspired order. Nice to know, too, that the loving embrace of your church family is right with you!

77. Laurie says:

Thank you Chet and to all of you who shared your inspiration. Technology is supposed to be a “time-saver” but there are times when transitional processes throw a monkey wrench into getting anything done. After being in a non-productive mode for two weeks, and feeling the frustration of trying to work my way through a back-log of work, I e-mailed our technician last night that I was going to just pray before coming in today. All of this input has been “answered prayer” and I am confident the solution (already existent) will be revealed today – and I don’t need to feel it has to be revealed to “me”. God has the listening ear of all of his children, so I can let go of that false sense of responsibility. Thank you all! I consider the “blogs” to part of the “Daily Uplift.” Laurie

78. Peggy A. says:

What can I say but thanks to one and all for this wonderful lift !

79. Elise says:

I love this Chet! It’s like God’s inspiration and unfoldment jumps us ahead to the solution without having to go through all the process. What a great message!

80. Patrice says:

Absolutely wonderful insight, thank you so much!

81. Anne says:

Thank you! I cope with this time problem constantly!

82. Emilio says:

Thank you, Chet , for sharing the idea that we are living and moving in God’s day, never in time.

83. Ellen says:

Thank you, Chet, for sharing your story and it’s spiritual conlusions — that our solutions happen through divine intelligence, with God bringing the ideas we need to light, that Mind orders our days, and we can live and move in God’s day. The heartfelt responses provided above are wonderful sources of inspiration also — sort of like a ring of light around the central idea. Many thanks also for your reading of the Bible Lesson this week (and other weeks) with Anne. I “Tivo” the Bible Lessons and listen/watch them throughout the week for added support and inspiration. I think Mrs.Eddy would be delighted to see how the Christ Science is enveloping our world with divine Love.

84. rosalinda johnson says:

Thank you, Chet. I’ve been living with that thought as well. I appreciate the way you explained it. If God is divine, unlimited intelligence, then everything is already “sorted out” (as we say here in New Zealand).
We ARE living in the harmony of that intelligence, so there is no such thing as too early or too late. Because God is precision itself.
What a relief to feel this way!
Thank you for your beautiful expression of a great truth!

85. Chet says:

Thanks for everyone’s thoughts and prayers today. I invite you all to participate in a special “Prayer Watch” that TMC Youth has begun for Indonesia and The Philippines at: http://www.tmcyouth.com/prayerwatch. We recently recorded a phone conversation with Christian Scientists in these countries and heard inspiring stories of how their prayers protected themselves and others during the recent typhoons and earthquakes. Everyone’s ongoing metaphysical support for these areas of the world is very much needed right now.

86. Margaret in Sydney AUS says:

Great Chet, I was lifted reading the blogs before even listening to the Lift. I had just had a Martha couple of hours faced with a dishwasher meltdown and 2 days of hand washing up just finished. Like you when I stopped to be obedient and listen to husband’s request to clear the drain yet again (did it 4times before) it worked. I had overloked my usual praying with that wonderful idea of DAY – today! So many being lifted with these around the workd, Thankyou!

87. Joe Beckwith/Genoa, NV says:

Chet, I’m a bit late to the “pile on”, but thanks. We are always in our rightful place and on the right schedule, never impeded. Last Sunday we had a Sierra Nevada snowstorm. Our trek to church takes us over a 7,300 foot mountain pass which we climbed with no problem. But as we descended the other (shadier) side it was necessary to place the car into the ditch to avoid hitting a car which had slid out of control. There we were, stuck. We sat, prayed, assessed the situation (the road was too slick to even stand!), called for help and then listened to an angel thought to re-cycle the 4WD system. We were able to back out, cancel the “help call” and continue the journey in ample time to set-up the music and be ready for a lecture prep meeting. Living (and moving) beyond (the human constraints of) time. Thanks again.

88. Oma says:

Thx a lot!

89. Stephen Pierce says:

I am asthonished with what (61) Paul Marthaler wrote. That’s marvelous! and goes well with Psalm 43-verse 3.

Thank you Paul.

90. Rebecca says:

A friend from church presented Daily Lift and it’s message is so unbelievably wonderful. This is my first time listening and to hear the spoken truth daily will be a real blessing. Thank you TMC.

91. Susan in Nashville says:

Thanks so much for this clear explanation of how listening for inspiration and trusting God makes things run so smoothly, with time not being a factor. I try to do this each morning. Earlier this school year, we had to stay late for Open House. Another teacher and I went out for a sandwich about 5:00. When we got out of my car, I saw my rear tire was quickly going flat. I called the auto club. They were able to have a man there who changed to the spare while Open House was in session, and no time was lost to me. The next day, since I carpool to work, my fellow teacher picked me up at our mechanic’s garage and dropped me off there at the end of the day to get the car with the tire repaired (at no cost since their valve stem had caused the problem). NOTHING – time nor money – was lost. I stood in awe of this harmonious protection. Indeed when we are alert to God we are guided through his time

92. Jeannine Dobbins says:

I love these wonderful ideas. They help us to see how GOD workis in our lives Thank youu Chet

93. Maitreyee says:

Thank you Chet. Beautifully said! Ideas are already floating. We have to just catch it and implement it. I liked your last line that we have to move in God’s day.

Maitreyee
Chandigarh

94. Louise says:

Thanks for those thoughts. They were really helpful. As a “resuming” college student at 54, I can really agree that ideas are what propels us forward through our tasks, not the tasks themselves.

95. Nathaniel says:

Awesome, Chet! Such a great point.
These daily lifts are proving a huge inspiration throughout the days as I go back over and listen to them multiple times whenever I need an inspirational lift. So glad that they’re online for anyone in the world to tune in and stay connected to no matter how physically distant we might be…Thank you all!

96. Olivia says:

Belated (well, never too late in God’s time!) thanks to Chet and to all the commenters, including #77, whose message about technological backlogs helped a friend to whom I sent it!

When we sang the Communion Hymn by Mary Baker Eddy (#298 in The Christian Science Hymnal) in church this morning, these words stood out as being right in line with your message, Chet: “… And for you make radiant room / Midst the glories of one endless day.”

97. Chardelle Hull says:

Thank you Chet, Your profound message about “time” has brought new light to my understanding of how God’s laws work. I am very appreciative.

Chardelle Hull

98. Charli says:

What a powerful message as I am rerturning to my computer after being out of town for a long weekend. This is a wonderful Spiritual concept to work with daily as we strive to lift ourselves out of the limitations of time. So very helpful, thanks so much for sharing your unfoldment.

99. Jill says:

This is so cool, Chet! I applied this since I have been “waiting in time” for something to unfold in my experience…but listenting to your message…I realize

100. Jill says:

…..that I must stop focusing on the “time” its taking and rather just let his ideas unfold to me…in His day, which is now and always, already! Thx!!

101. becky says:

wow Chet! thank you so much!

102. Tracy C-K says:

Thank you, everyone and especially, Chet, for your responses to comments and for the link to the tmcyouth prayerwatch. I am so humbled by the steadfast prayers & experiences shared there, encouraged by the good work being done and very grateful to be more aware and connected to it all. I greatly appreciate witnessing the expansive expression of divine Love in action and the opportunity to pray with my church globally – it’s an awe-inspiring experience of feeling intimately a part of a much wider vision.

103. Mary C. says:

Outstanding! Such a clear and useful insight.

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