Colleen, thanks for your comment that directed me to the August newsletter issue and the Joy article. I had just been reading about joy in the Blue Book (Articles or Points from Articles) On p. 158, Mrs. Eddy writes about Day.
“…Today is my day. And my world is but a reflection of my own mental attitude. I have the power within myself to reverse any destructive thought entering my mental household. I could not lovingly entertain unwelcome visitors, therefore I shall not willingly entertain unwelcome thoughts.
Each day I shall weed from my mind all thoughts of doubt, fear, malice, hatred, revenge, petty criticism or superstition of any nature whatsoever, and shall begin today believing tremendously in the power of a constructive mental attitude.
This is the day that the Lord has made. In it I will rejoice and be glad. No man taketh my joy from me. Just for today I will know that I am God’s child under His protection and, that no plague can come nigh my dwelling. Just for today I will know that God is good, and that God is Love, and that He knoweth them that trust Him. Just for today I will know that I have strength to meet and conquer every claim of error, and that under the guidance of divine Principle I will be led to throw open the door for the entrance of Truth; and know that through that same door error is cast forth. Then with a sweet sense of God’s nearness I will know that yesterday has gone, and left no bitterness, and that today is big with blessings, that tomorrow belongs to God; and to realize this today eliminates all worry and pain and trouble, and brings us peace and happiness.”
I’m so thankful to be able to read Mrs. Eddy’s thoughts made available in the blue book, Notes on Mary Baker Eddy’s Course in Divinity, Watches, Prayers, Arguments, Items from Gilbert Carpenter’s Collectanea, and Instruction in Metaphysics from MBE) Thanks to the Plainfield Christian Science Church, Independent for offering this powerful resource in your bookstore.