Thank you, John.

Very Healing.

Truth, Wisdom, Love, and Sincerity, to ALL mankind.

Rob Scott
Chicago, IL

Joseph's life was a great example that divine Science (the knowledge of God) will never leave you where it found you... but it will always elevate you, taking you above and beyond material beliefs and closer to God.
The story of Joseph, the son of Jacob, begins in the 37th chapter of Genesis.
ESPAÑOL
La vida de José fue un gran ejemplo de que la Ciencia divina (el conocimiento de Dios) nunca te deja adónde te encuentra… pero siempre te elevará, llevándote por encima y más allá de las creencias materiales y más cerca de Dios.
La historia de José, el hijo de Jacob comienza en el capítulo 37 del Génesis.

Thank you so much, John, for pointing out the uselessness of battling resentment of injustice. How easy to think our problems are another's fault - thus giving our disappointments a reason to exist. Joseph's example is so profound.

John, I can't tell you how much this message means to our family.
Heartfelt thanks...

Thanks John! Joseph has been an inspiration for me my entire life. He never gave up or indulged in self-pity. He was always the best he could be in any situation, even in prison! Every time I'm tempted to feel sorry for myself over some situation, I remember Joseph and how he endured difficulties much worse than mine, and how he triumphed in the end!

Thank you for this encouraging start to the day; we are indeed blessed, and there is no discouragement that can thwart our way when we keep our thought one with Truth: even the cherishing of our inseparable oneness with God, our loving Creator. Thank you again, John, for the inspiration of your words; in the remembrance of things past, we take courage for our next step.

Gracias John por el tema de hoy y gracias Elena por tus inspirados comentarios en español que siempre me ayudan a comprender el mensaje.

Thank you very much, John!

I think I will take a closer look at my horizon! Thanks, John.

Dear John,

I woke up addressing frustration and this is soo much in line with what I was working on! Truth really speaks to everyone and Mind knows everything! Thanks for sharing this to us!

With gratitude,

Arlene

Thank you John, for this timely reminder not to stay in the mistakes of the past! Joseph kept his thought with God , and God blessed him and everyone.

In any situation where I am tempted to feel self-pity, my life saver is to trust the statement in Science and Health, "Each successive stage of experience unfolds new views of divine goodness and love." I turn from the mortal picture and look with expectancy for the new views, and through God's great love I have found them.

Thank you, John, for another of the great lifts you have given us.

Thank you very much for this very encouraging msg!

This morning received an important letter in a language I didn't
Understand. This followed 2 long letters with forms to fill in in the
same foreign language. They have been worrying me for days and
I couldn't quite see how God could possibly help me but felt sure in
My heart He would. I phoned this morning in reply to letter as soon
As it was received, and spoke to a very kind Person whe spoke
English and was told I didn't have to fill in the Forms after all and
Everything would remain as normal. Then I listened to the Daily
LiftIIII Both today's and yesterday's Lifts met my need more than
I can say and I am so grateful for all the wonderful help I receive
every single day since I heard of Christian Science and realised
This is the Truth. Betty

from the first Sentinel this was the Truth. My sincere thanks to all
The Lifters and for all the helpful letters which keep coming in
Throughout the day.

Many thanks John for this reminder of the life of Joseph, where good triumphs over evil. "Dear Father and Saviour, we thank Thee for life,/ And courage that rises undaunted by strife,/ For confident giving and giving's reward,/ For beauty and love in the life of our Lord." (Christian Science Hymnal #150).

"Happiness and Peace in full view of your horizon of thought" Thanks for this lovely analogy John. I was fretting I hadn't heard from my son in a while and yesterday, while walking on the beach, wrote in the sand, " Please ring me, Love from Mum. xx" He phoned this morning.! xx

I am VERY grateful for this message. Joseph's story inspired me through many trials and still does. He is my hero. Today I needed a reminder. Thank you.

Thanks for today's Daily Lift. I really appreciated how you identified the commas when you read "...God, Spirit,.." to point out that God is Spirit. The thought of a friend came to me while I was listening, so I forwarded it to her.

Thanks again!

Thank you.

THANK YOU!!!

What a good lift. I've now listened to it twice. Thanks. It made me think of Mary Baker Eddy's words from page 93 of her autobiographical book Retrospection and Introspection:

The ideal of God is no longer impersonated as a waif or
wanderer; and Truth is not fragmentary, disconnected, un-
systematic, but concentrated and immovably fixed in Princi-
ple. The best spiritual type of Christly method for uplifting
human thought and imparting divine Truth, is stationary
power, stillness, and strength; and when this spiritual ideal
is made our own, it becomes the model for human action.

Thank you so much John for this wonderful DL. I have also been inspired along my life with Joseph´s example. and all the comments are so helpful to enlarge the view and deepen the meaning of what was said regarding this beautiful story. I will keep it in mind and enlarge my horizon.

José a pesar de haber sido traicionado y vendido por sus hermanos terrenales no perdió su confianza y amor a Dios , y eso es lo más hermoso de este relato como aún después de todas las traiciones el mantuvo la honestidad, la confianza y la certeza de que el obrar bien es el único camino, y tan grande fue su amor a Dios que le permitió ver la necesidad de sus hermanos y mitigarla amparando a toda su familia, en otra demostración de bondad divina que quien hirió también encontró en ese adelanto que Dios hace de nuestras necesidades adelantarse más allá de los sentimientos negativos para encontrar la respuesta en quien verdaderamente ama a Dios, y abre la puerta que las creencias erroneas han cerrado.

Bellisimo el ejemplo tomado John, realmente José inspira.

John,
Gr8 Lift...Thanks for the remindee of the power in trusting in God's ever-presence. Such a calming and healing thought!

Thanks John!
I've always loved the lessons we learn from Joseph. One thing is that 'Nothing happens by chance but is an opportunity to grow deeper in our spiritual understanding of God.' Even in times when it seems darkest in our lives, it's but a dream that awaking to that deeper understanding we see God lifting us to what is truly real. Joseph teaches us to be patient, loving, forgiving, unselfish, strong and more, always trusting God to lead the way. I'm truly grateful for the inspiration from this lift and story about Joseph. Thank you!

Thank you for raising me today out of the pit of deep disappointment.

Thank you John,

This is absolutely beautiful and so on point. Yesterday I spoke at length with a friend about similar ideas but to hear you put it into perspective concerning Joseph has given me some additional substance and context to share with the friend.

This Week's Bible Lesson on Substance means a lot to me. The Golden Text says it all "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God" (Rom 11:33) - there is no mention of money there.

Sometime ago I had to start my career all over again where the earnings were less that what I was accustomed. It seemed as if I had been displaced and all that was rightfully mine, that I worked for was being taken away. Bit by bit (precept upon precept - Isa 28:10) I grew to understand that:-

(a) God is my divine Source. My supply may come through channels (salary, investments, gifts, etc) but these channels are fed by the divine Source which can never dry up.

(b) Joy is spiritual (S&H 265:29); Happiness is spiritual born of Truth and Love (S&H 57:19). No matter what one may do, they can never take away joy or happiness whose source is God.

(c) God does not send sorrow but blessings (Prov 8: 22) and we must not allow our vision of Truth to be impaired by fear or worry.

(d) We understand more of our true individuality when we learn; we learn when we explore, experience, listen be patient and obey

(e) God lovingly governs, protects & guides; His will IS done

We MUST press on & love! Thnx

Joseph's trials and spiritual growth has to be one of the most moving we've known. It gives us such strength to overcome error.
Thank you for this message, John

Joseph knew what his brothers did not, namely that crops grow without rain and without anyone to till the soil. He was able to save them, because he was blessed with this understanding of God. (See Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, pages 520-521.) Also, most Christian Scientists who are familiar with the reading room know the article by Louise Knight Wheatley Cook, about Joseph, called "The Truth about Adversity" first appearing in the February 1, 1941 issue of the Christian Science Sentinel." She ends her first paragraph, "No matter how acute the condition became, he evidently made no complaint. No matter how hopeless the situation might seem, his courage did not fail. He simply trusted God, and did the best that he could." JSH-Online also has the article, if you feel like reading about Joseph's journey in this light.
Thank you for this lift and reminding me about Joseph.Yesterday I watched 60 horses in Barrel Racing Competition and the 5-Pole Racing Competition. A few horses are not there yet, as far as training goes, and only one "Junior" class competitor, Lacey, fell, her horse panicked and had to be wrangled back, with some difficulty. She was up and riding on her horse later. A good example of equestrian athletes not giving up. All the horses have individual names, too.

That´s what I needed to hear today, John. Thank you so much for your uplifting words !

The great lesson that joy is not at the mercy of opinion is so important.

I got to watch this lesson be considered by riding students through my teaching and training career. While everyone enjoys a “first place” win, the fact is that the opinion of any judge is a surface view and may have little to do with the real story of success of a horse and rider team working together on that day. Great performances may go unrecognized by those viewing the surface, but this does not mean that they are not great performances to be celebrated.

Joseph retained his closeness to God, even when others might view him outwardly as a threat or frame him as dishonest. He seems to have dismissed self pity regarding his plight and the actions of his family – allowing God to unite his understanding to harmony! That is more than team work. It is like performing as one. Hymn 135 "I know no life divided,O Lord of life, from Thee;---I richly shall inherit
All good, from Thee alone."

Thanks, coach John.

Thank you for a great reminder.

What a nice lift! So glad you mentioned Joseph's story and how he never gave in to discouragement! At times he seemed to overcome, riding the crest of the wave, then plunged into yet another disapointing dilemma. The prison was better than the pit. Staying focused on God, each experience prepared him for higher more meaningful work. Thank you for the reminder! .

Thank you very much .Some times I feel disapointed but this lift teach me the Truth . God is loving us always.

Thank you, I plan to have a"Joseph" day ,one of assurance of God's love for me and all.

Thank you for this wonderful reminder about Joseph. This story is one of the very significant stories in the Bible with a deep message. Thank you. This is truly an example of the sweet uses of adversity, as Mrs. Eddy had reminded us.

Joseph has always been an inspiration to me of patience, hope and tenacity. I have often thought in dire circumstances "what would Joseph do?" He wouldn't give up or mire in the problem, he would go forward with great expectations. There is an article, "THE DESTRUCTION OF BABYLON" by Mark McCurties (Journal, July 2012) that is excellent on this subject. It states "God's design for us is never that we should be stuck in a state of sin and suffering. No matter how unpleasant things seem to get in our experience, the natural satus of God's man is freedom from a mortal life." I am deeply grateful for all of the avenues we have for inspiration and guidance; the weekly Bible lessons, the periodicals, and these Daily Lifts.

Thanks, John. Your voice is so comforting and makes the lovely message glow.

Thank you so much John. Lindy Chamberlain was on tv today, telling of the time her baby, left for a short while in a tent at Uluru, was taken by a dingo, a wild dog. In the following months Lindy was accused of murdering her baby, and was tried and convicted of murder, and imprisoned for life. She had given birth to their last child while in prison, and could only nurse her baby for one hour. Fortunately a solicitor in England reviewed her case and ordered a retrial, when the verdict was overturned and she was released.
Lindy is a Seventh Day Adventist, and was confronted with hate such as Australia had not known since convict days.
She spoke of her love for God, and the many times she was comforted by passages from the Bible, chosen at random. On the night before the trial she was overwhelmed with anguish and prayed "I can't do this by myself. You will have to do it for me." And a feeling of such compassion and love enveloped and embraced her, she was able to sleep. We would say the presence of the Christ comforted her.
Every one, men and women, gain comfort and strength from the story of Joseph and are able to move forward in the right direction as a result of following in his footsteps, understanding their inseparability from God, no matter what the circumstances.
Thank you Nate and the team; the BoL and lecturers; and the steadfast Lifters.

Thank you John, The story of Joseph was the perfect message for me this morning. As I am sure it was for many others. Disappointment would try to steal our joy.

Another big thank you! This serves as a wonderful reminder that, on those days in which things run smoothly and joyfully, it is easy to feel God's Everpresence, it is in the moments of experiencing problems and doubts hat we have to uplift our thoughts to the reality and perfection of God's Kingdom...for His constant reassurance.

Love the music this week! So lilting and melodic - bringing a sense of Joy! Thanks, John, for that clear idea of looking up and seeing the true spiritual picture, no matter what the human circumstances seem to be. How often we all need to learn that lesson! Spiritual perception is the Lesson of the Day! I'm facing the prospect of a long, dark, cold N. Idaho Winter without a job. I recently came close to selling everything and running back to CA just to escape. Escape from what? I'm committing today to seeing what I can give right here, where I'm at, just like Joseph did, and trusting God to guide me through. Love you, John! Love and Blessings to All!

Thank you John for your comforting uplift about Joseph and his life. I look forward to your daily lifts. They are always so comforting and inspiring.

II will keep in thought this spiritual horizon that Mary Baker Eddy so illustrated in her writings. Thanks, John, for this insight and reminder of Joseph abiding faith and love of God. I loved the child's voice!
Ann Botts, Banning, CA

Spot on for me this day! How did you do that?? Could it be yet another example of Divine Love meeting EVERY human need?? Thanks, John. ~~Penny from Brookings, OR

Thank you, John.
What a beautiful comforting message.

Thank you John. A timely and useful message to understand 'why' "things" happen and to remember to keep moving forward according to GOD's plan.

The story of Joseph brings out the fact that you and I are governed by a benevolent and loving God at all times, every moment of our lives. With that positive and realistic thought in mind, how can we ever dought the outcome. When we have God in thought, nothing can harm us. The worst thing (to belief only) can be a blessing in disguise, as Joseph experienced.

Thank you for this encouraging message, John. And thank you to Marilyn (#21) for the inspiring quote from Mrs. Eddy. And thank you to Nate and the BoL for these great starts to our day. We have so much for which to be grateful!

Thank you John for this beautiful lift-I have never thought of Joseph's story in this way and it is profound. Thank you also Evelyn #3 your words really touched me.

Yesterday in preparation for Association, I sent a message saying how disappointed I was in myself at the short, paltry, late, testimony that i was sending in. The reply that came said, "God appointed you, and you cannot be dis-appointed."

Joseph teaches a great lesson: No self-pity, no hatred, going forward with trust in God, good.

Thank you, John.
Joseph is one of my favorite Bible people.
The message -- oh so clear --
TRUST GOD and
NEVER GIVE UP

Thank you John........

Thank you John, what would we do without the Bible.

Thanks for all the beautiful comments today. I was very moved by #39 Margaret's, shored up by #31 Nancy's, and I want to tell #42 Bev, Sandpoint, ID: This could be your opportunity to learn Curling, that most Canadian of sports.

Thank you, John.

Thank you John.This lift did the same for me as Joseph's lift out of the pit.Under all circumstances,turning our thought to God's ever presence and power,love and care,opens the door to receiving clear angel messages pointing us in the right direction.Thank you all.

Thank you so much, John. I've been facing what appears to be much adversity and change lately and really appreciate the truths voiced in your Lift. When I think of the opposite of adversity, which is opportunity, and the opposite of change is constancy, then I see that I am blessed with opportunity and constancy! or constant opportunity!! How is that for a quick turn around?! Joseph is a great example of keeping thought with God no matter what, how bad or good the picture looks like, and I will be Josephina today!
Love to you all.

Thank you .

Thank you very much. I love the "Joseph" story from the Bible and the idea that he kept listening to God and shared what he knew with others. Your voice is always very assuring and comforting.

Thank you for this inspiration today. The love and comfort in your voice only adds to the message.

I've just seen the musical "Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat" twice this August at the Chemainus Theatre. Wikipedia reports the play has a long history as a stage play beginning in England in l968, developing into a successful Broadway play in New York in l982, and becoming a popular play for high schools and theatres everywhere. The Chemainus Theatre performances have been excellent and the play has been held over into September.
I found that Joseph's example was faithfully reproduced from the Bible account, and the lessons plain for everyone, told with underlying joy, harmony and humour. I was touched by the children acting as angels with candles giving light and singing songs of comfort to Joseph in the darkened dungeon. Pharoahs' performance was delightful, putting a big grin on nearly every face in the audience.
The Chemainus artistic director Mark Dumez states in his message, "I'm glad Joseph dreamed, and when faced with the grim reality of sibling rivalry gone horribly wrong, chose a path to peace - so that his dream and his family's story might continue to call to us today."
Thank you John Adams for bringing the story of Joseph to us today. It is such a well known and loved Bible story with the lesson of the value of forgiveness, exchanging revenge for love, keeping the idea of God's purpose in mind.

Thank you for this encouraging message. The story of Joseph is an inspiration for today.

Thank you for your sharing this message today. Just to let you know, .... I GOT IT. and love it.

Thank you, John. Your lift this morning has been a great help to me. Joseph has always been my favorite Bible character because no matter how dire the circumstances, he never faltered in his love of God and man.

Thank you also #15. It really is inspiring to read the hymn you pick each day that fits the lift so perfectly. There is so much inspiration from our hymns. I sing them all the time.

Thank you also &27 for your comments. They have been very helpful to me.

Thank you, John and writers. Perfect timing for me. It doesn't matter what lies others believe or spread about you, what they think or feel or do to you, or what is your circumstances or location. If they value or devalue you, favor or abuse you. It doesn't matter what ups and downs are claimed by the material picture, body, social status, politics/economics, job or slavery/imprisonment, family/friends, home or foreign strangeness, loneliness or crowd, lust or hunger, threats or violence, injustice, wealth/poverty, powerlessness or power, past memories, future prophesies, weather or famine, expected wars, whatever. Nightmare or dream-come-true. Not what they are or you are, but what God is. What matters is how you trust and obey God, love and serve God, and bless others. It is not whether others do what we want, but that we do God's will and fulfill His divine purpose blessing all.

Sometimes they come around to the facts and truth, and to being honest, responsible, humane, as my family is after over half a century. Sometimes they don't. But the point is what God is being and doing and willing and gracing. Spiritual sense, not material/personal/temporal senselessness. Much needed and treasured, Everyone! Thanks.

Hi John, thanks for this Lift. When I moved from the city to the suburbs, I was so disappointed when I couldn't find a job even though I was officially retired. I prayed and was led to volunteer at two different local organizations and through a series of occurrences, led to expand my creative talents, which continue to this day. God will always lead us in the path HE decides is best for us, shedding the disappointing fears that would try to limit our full expression of divine Love.

Thanks John

I too, Love the story of Joseph.

Thank you so much.

Thank you John! Joseph actually practiced "faith, hope and love", which led him through his wilderness experience, and made him ruler over Egypt. Thanks to all the commentators and esp. No.3 also. I just love the little child's voice at the end--very sweet and a good cap to this lift.....

Thank you John for this lift. I need to look away from what my perception is being it is so dark of late. I have listened three times to this lift and probably will listen again as my day goes on.
I have such a sense of overwhelming disappointment so this lift is timely. I appreciate it as well as other comments made. will keep trusting God tho, it seems futile.

Thank you, John, A wonderful uplifting message.

We have a variety of thoughts and experiences on the way to realizing our reality, Thanks so much.

So inspiring and practical. John, this is spot on.

One time I felt very betrayed, yet not disappointed. It simply manifested itself as a wonderful opportunity to love more and it pointed out needed correction. Many of Mrs. Eddy's articles were so to the point, especially "Love Your Enemies" in MIsc. Wr. which highlights Jesus profound teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. I feel that I made a lot of progress with lots to go. "Green pastures are before you..."

Good question for the now.. have you lost hope?

No disappointed sense for Joseph.. he just kept moving forward!

Great lesson to look up see "happiness and lasting peace are in full view on the horizon of your thought!"

Thank you for this timely message!

Thank you, John Q. for a wake-up call I need to remember. I never compared my let downs with Joseph's. I'm ashamed. Nothing I've faced matches all he went through. You've brought to light, not to stay disturbed over problems, but look at the horizon, remember his outcome. God used Joseph to bring priceless blessings to those who wronged him, and to all his people, and to Egypt where he'd been a slave and prisoner. With drought now so widespread, and price increases pushing food beyond many in need, this Lift reminds us Joseph prevented starvation for Egypt and others who went there for food. His closeness to God met the needs of countless. We have Joseph's example to do the same. Key to looking at the horizon while working through struggles of feelings of being alone and betrayed, is keeping close to God. With no one else to help, problems give opportunity to cultivate that closeness to grow in grace and understanding. Hey! This Lift isn't just for the big let downs, deep depressions! Remembering Joseph and learning from his example can be put to immediate use with tiny disappointments, irritations, blue feelings. I suspect if followed, it will reduce, or completely head off big personal disturbances. Listening prayer, along with study of the Bible and Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures strengthens bonds of closeness, for like this Lift's title, we learn more about God to apply to daily situations, and expectations. Thanks to all, & special thanks # 39 Margaret!

14 Betty, Thanks for the testimony. You can translate those letters by scanning them to the word processor on your computer. Right click all you wish to translate to highlight it, or the whole thing, and click Ctrl C keys together (this copies), then go to Google. Type in "translate to eng. (or whatever is your language).", and on the left side of the page, click Ctrl V together. It will paste the letter and an English translation will show on the right. You can repeat highlighting and the same steps of the keys to take this translation to the page on your computer. If you don't have a scanner, try the public library, or ask people you know.

Joseph's divinely unyielding thought got him through and so can our divinely unyielding thoughts get us through. God takes us all the way, since what blesses one blesses all. Thank you John for this lifting message.

I never thought of it this way, but Joseph's integrity and his closeness to God led to his release from prison - and perhaps "prison" is a metaphor for the prison of resentment?

Thanks, John, for “Learn from Joseph…who was jealously betrayed…sold into slavery…falsely accused…ultimately…Joseph was freed from prison…then appointed to a position of power…and eventually reunited with his family…” Joseph has definitely been an inspiration to me. Any and every circumstance, whether best or worse case scenario, becomes an opportunity to prove the power of Good over evil – the dominion God gave us in Genesis. That’s where I’ve learned to focus my attention more consistently. In Science and Health, under the marginal heading of “Uses of adversity,” Mrs. Eddy wrote, “Would existence without personal friends be to you a blank? Then the time will come when you will be solitary, left without sympathy; but this seeming vacuum is already filled with divine Love. When this hour of development comes…spiritual Love will force you to accept what best promotes your growth. Friends will betray and enemies will slander, until the lesson is sufficient to exalt you; for ‘man's extremity is God's opportunity.’ The author has experienced the foregoing prophecy and its blessings…Universal Love is the divine way in Christian Science.” No “seeming vacuum.” Only seamless divine Love. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness…” (Matthew 6:33).

Thank you!!

2John, thanks ..I loved all of the comments. I also love the precious little girl at the end.
Flo Wells Doraville Ga.

Wonderful... thank you!

Thank you for reminding us of the value of Joseph's demonstrations. Ed Harley

Thank you, John and all of the commenters, your ideas can also apply to our thoughts about others. Let us lift our thought about them out of any "pit" of failure or despair.
Thanks again!!

I once was an avid TBN viewer, watching several movies made for television by this network. The story of Joseph was one of them and where I first began to truly appreciate the story of Joseph. Like many others it inspired me throughout my life, having the Bible lessons also as reinforcements and always at a time when I seemed to be in a wilderness period. In one Bible lesson I learned that Joseph was not always the 'underdog' for lack of a better word, but before his trials began, he actually was a showoff to his brothers. An example would be when he boasted to his brothers about his 'coat of many colors', it was explained how in many instances he could have been a bit more humbler. I am sure while in the pit much of the pride and other negative qualities were examined which enabled his journey from pit to prison... etc.

I always can count more victories than defeats!

Thank you for such a wonderful message think about all day

Dear John,
A heartfelt thankyou for this encouraging lift.

Thank you so much John!

Move forward and look up.....thanks.