Minister’s Musings - Jan. 28, 2026
Minister's Musings: When events in the world feel horrifying, our nervous systems can easily move into fear, anger, or despair. Yet peace is not something we wait to experience once circumstances improve - it is a spiritual practice we choose, moment by moment. Being peaceful does not mean being indifferent or disengaged; it means anchoring ourselves in the Presence of God so that we are not overwhelmed by what we witness. From that inner stillness, we can respond with clarity, compassion, and wisdom rather than being swept away by reactivity. Peace becomes the ground from which meaningful, loving action arises.
In times like these, tending to our inner state is not selfish - it is essential. When we cultivate peace through prayer, meditation, and mindful awareness, we create space for divine guidance to move through us. We remember that even in the midst of chaos, God’s love is active, holding all of life. By choosing peace within, we become a stabilizing presence in our families, our communities, and the world. Our calm does not deny suffering; it offers healing. Our peace becomes a quiet testimony that love is still at work.
Affirmation:
I choose peace, even in the face of frightening events.
I anchor myself in the Presence of God, where love, wisdom, and compassion prevail.
From this inner peace, I respond to the world with courage and grace.
Minister’s Musings - Jan 21, 2026
January 21, 2026 Rev. Sheryl Padgett
January’s spiritual power is faith, the ability to trust and believe in the unseen. In Unity teachings, faith corresponds to the center of the brain, reminding us that faith is not developed by listening to the outer world’s noise, opinions, or fears, but by tuning in to the still, steady voice of Spirit within. Faith is not blind belief; it is an inner knowing that grows as we practice spiritual listening. Each morning, as I move through my Twelve Powers drill, when I say my faith affirmation, I gently place my hands over my ears. This simple gesture is a sacred reminder to quiet the world’s clamor and return my attention to the Presence of God within me, where Truth is always speaking.
In a culture that constantly demands our attention, faith invites us to practice holy discernment - to choose what we listen to and what we release. When we stifle the outer noise, we make room for divine guidance, inner wisdom, and spiritual assurance. Faith grows stronger not through force, but through daily, intentional practices that turn us inward. As we contemplate January’s power of faith, we remember that every time we listen within, we are strengthening our trust in God, in life, and in the unfolding good that is already at work.
Affirmation:
Faith is awakened in me now and I trust in the Divine as the Source of all the good that is coming to me now.
Love and Light
Rev. Sheryl