Now is the time. Now is the only time—our point of power where time touches eternity, where the choices we make can change our lives forever.

To “seize the day” means “living in the now.” Not dwelling on the past or the future—but consciously living in the now moment, every day. When we shift our thinking to the present, we discover an endless stream of blessings and opportunities.

Jesus himself lived in the now, and he encouraged his disciples to do the same. He knew it was his point of power … and that a bountiful harvest was constantly available.

“Do you not say,” he told his disciples, “ ‘Four months more, then comes the harvest'? But I tell you, look around you, and see how the fields are ripe for harvesting” (Jn. 4:35). He encouraged them to look with the eyes of faith and to reap what has been sown in consciousness—in right thinking—moment by moment.

You're Never Alone

If you're ready to seize the day and all its blessings and opportunities, remember that God, the creator of the universe, is with you … just as God was with Jesus. “The Father and I are one,” he said, and this oneness with the Father gave Jesus immediate access to all power to fulfill his purpose.

The same power is within you too—to begin again, to break through, to heal or resolve any condition or challenge in your life … however it appears. The Spirit of God is always fully present and available to guide you and give you whatever you need or desire.

Claim Your Power

God has also given us dominion over our own consciousness—the way we think, the ideas we accept or reject. This conscious power of thought was considered by Charles Fillmore, cofounder of Unity, “the highest power in the universe.” He called it our “creative center” and through it, we build our personal world.

In Unity, we believe that a single thought, electrified with conviction and feeling and held consistently and persistently in mind, has the creative power to actually materialize in one's life. Some divinely charged thoughts, like those of Jesus, have changed billions of lives!

Law of Cause and Effect

As we think, so we are. This is the spiritual law of cause and effect. Our dominant thoughts take form in our lives. If we don't like the effects, we can change what is causing them: our thoughts.

Generally speaking, positive thoughts cause positive effects; negative thoughts cause negative effects. Let's seize the day, then, and every now opportunity to change our thinking and our lives … as we want them to be.

Begin now!

We begin right where we are—with God, in whom everything is possible. Rather than choosing thoughts aligned with our own human egos, or a worldly or material consciousness, choose thoughts aligned with God and spiritual consciousness. Choose positive, uplifting thoughts of Truth, not negative, draining thoughts we know are false. By releasing false ideas, we actually make room for new blessings and opportunities to emerge in our lives.

We suggest the following five ways to align your thoughts with God's:

1. Pray daily in silent communion with God, listening for Truth.
2. Read God's word in the Bible and other sacred texts. This will guide you in developing Christ consciousness, the perfect pattern for spiritual growth.
3. Discipline your mind by releasing negative thoughts, even denying them, and affirming positive thoughts. Unity's Daily Word magazine is a wonderful way to practice affirmative thinking.
4. Look for God, the Good, everywhere—regardless of the appearance. Each event and person we encounter has something of value to teach us.  
5. Practice gratitude. During quiet moments, focus on a few blessings to appreciate. Cultivating gratitude helps open us to receiving our good in every now moment.

God withholds nothing from us, yet we can accept or reject God's help. If our thoughts are aligned with divine thoughts, the harvest will indeed be great in peace of mind, wisdom, healing, and all good things. With God, all things are possible … now!
 
“Now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation!” —2 Cor. 6:2

Affirmation:
Today is an opportunity to live in the presence of God, the presence of good. I am open and receptive to God's blessings in my life, and I claim my good now!



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