“Christ in you, your hope of glory.”  Colossians 1:27

If ever there was one single statement that sums up the Unity movement, this is it.  It comes from Paul’s letter to the Colossians, and although the verbiage is decidedly Christian, the archetypal truth it expresses in universal.  The sages and mystics, ordinary people and heroes have all said in some way or another that deep within every one of us is that “something” that can propel any of us to overcome anything, to manifest our dreams, and to change the world.

The challenge we as human being run into is that many of us were not, and are not, encouraged to find this inner champion; no, rather we’re taught to look outside ourselves for strength, validation and direction.  For a time, the world may actually provide these things, but after awhile they may be withdrawn.

Any meaningful goal we set for ourselves – whether out of desire or need- will require us to draw on this inner fount of strength.  The commitments we make in life will often be challenged, but the Spirit within is mightier than circumstances.

We come to a place like Unity in order to affirm one another in our empowerment, not to affirm weakness.  My commitment, as is the commitment of the Unity movement, is to continue to affirm what is good in the world, what is good in people, and by doing so to draw it out to be made manifest.

In the course of First Unity’s Spirit Expressing 2010 program we have encouraged people to clarify their mission statements.  Mine, which I’ve had for several years has served me well:

I am a man of power, surrendered to the Holy Spirit, dedicated to teaching Truth principles and the establishment of peace on earth.

What’s yours?  The world needs you to be your best self, to be a part of the solutions to the problems you see and to allow Christ in you expression.

Peace be with you!