From the Chaplaincy

Stand Porter at the Door of Thought 

Knee jerk reaction . . . or peaceful response?

“Stand porter at the door of thought.” advises Mary Baker Eddy (Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 392:24)

In a world where we are bombarded by seeming chaos and negativity, we can choose. We can choose to admit fear, horror, disgust, condemnation. Or we can choose to silence that clamour . . . be still . . . and admit thoughts which uplift and harmonise. 

In the words of Sarah Young, inspired by 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 3:17-19 & Psalm 46:10 . . . Do not hesitate to receive Joy from me, for I bestow it on you abundantly. The more you rest in my Presence, the more freely My blessings flow into you. In the Light of My Love, you are gradually transformed from glory to glory. It is through spending time with Me that you realise how wide and long and high and deep is My Love for you.

Sometimes the relationship I offer you seems too good to be true. I pour My very Life into you, and all you have to do is receive Me.  In a world characterised by working and taking, the admonition to rest and receive seems to easy. There is a close connection between receiving and believing: As you trust Me more and more, you are able to receive Me and My blessings abundantly. Be still, and know that I am God."

Chaplaincy Team