In anticipation of Easter Sunday, I wanted to share the Unity “Words of the Week” with you. They are: ONE STEP
The beginning is half of every action. – Greek proverb
The one who removes a mountain always begins by carrying away small stones. – Chinese proverb
Why always “not yet”? Do flowers in spring say “not yet”? – Norman Douglas
As long as you can start, you are alright. The juice will come. – Ernest Hemingway
The symbolism of Easter is a powerful one in human history, and not just for Christians. The eternal rising up from challenges and problems, even death, resonates as unshakable truth in every human soul. All it takes for you to tap into the power of God within is to take one step, take one move toward your good, and God moves forward to guide you and direct you to your ultimate success of overcoming blocks to your good in life.
As the Prodigal Son “came to himself”, returned home and found a loving father waiting to give him every good thing he desired, God is likewise waiting for you to turn within and remember that all we have to do is step forward in faith. The power is in beginning.
Today I invite you to do what you’ve been putting off for far too long: write that letter, make that phone call, learn new audition material, update your resume, do that business plan, forgive that person you’ve been mad at for years. As Emerson once wrote: “We are very near to greatness: one step and we are safe; can we not take the leap?”
Happy Easter and Happy Leaping,
Paul James Tenaglia, Senior Minister, Unity Church of New York
If anyone’s interested in attending tomorrow, there are two services: 10 a.m. & noon.
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