The Kingdom Within
A Practice of Sacred Smallness
Introduction:
In this 7-minute spiritual practice, we'll explore Jesus' invitation to shift our allegiance from worldly values to the sacred realm of God. We'll cultivate awareness of the divine kingdom within and around us, focusing on smallness, patience, humility, inner wisdom, and risk-taking. Through body awareness, heart connection, breath work, and affirmations, we'll attune ourselves to the subtle yet transformative presence of God's realm in our everyday lives.
🌟 Grounding in Humility
Sit comfortably. Close your eyes and imagine yourself as a small seed, full of potential yet humble.
Feel your connection to the earth, rooted in simplicity and patience.
Affirm: "I am small, yet filled with divine potential."
🌼 Heart of the Kingdom
Place your hands over your heart. Imagine a tiny mustard seed of divine love planted there.
With each heartbeat, feel this seed of the kingdom growing within you.
Silently say: "The kingdom of heaven grows within my heart, spreading love to all I encounter."
💖 Breath of Patience
Focus on your breath. With each inhale, draw in divine patience.
With each exhale, release the need for immediacy and instant gratification.
Affirm: "I breathe in God's timing. I exhale my hurry."
✨ Inner Wisdom Awareness
Bring your attention to your solar plexus. Imagine a soft, golden light of inner wisdom glowing there.
Let this light expand slowly, filling your entire being with quiet knowing.
Silently say: "I trust the inner wisdom God has planted within me."
🌈 Embracing Sacred Risk
Scan your body for any tension or fear related to taking risks for the kingdom.
As you notice each area, breathe into it, allowing divine courage to fill that space.
Affirm: "I am willing to risk comfort for the sake of God's realm."
🙏 Letting Go of Ego
Bring to mind an aspect of your life where you're seeking bigness, clarity, or security.
Visualize yourself gently releasing this attachment, opening to God's way instead.
Silently repeat: "Thy kingdom come, my kingdom go."
🌅 Living in the Realm of God
Envision yourself moving through your day, recognizing seeds of the divine realm in small, ordinary moments.
See yourself nurturing these seeds through acts of love, patience, and humility.
Affirm: "I am a living expression of God's kingdom, growing and spreading divine love in all I do."
Closing
Take a deep breath, feeling the presence of the divine realm within and around you.
Final Affirmation:
"I carry the kingdom of heaven within me, recognizing its presence in the small, the patient, the humble. I am open to its transformative power in every moment."
Remember: This practice is about attuning ourselves to the subtle yet profound presence of God's realm in our daily lives. It invites us to shift our focus from worldly values to divine priorities, recognizing the sacred in the small and seemingly insignificant. Carry this awareness with you throughout your day, remaining open to the quiet whispers of the kingdom within and around you.