Your Holiness: Discover the Light Within

by Debbie Ford

Overview

Introduction by Marianne Williamson
Foreword by Arielle Ford

A recently discovered unpublished work by the beloved spiritual teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author in which she reflects on the astonishing holiness that resides in each of us.

"What you are seeking at the deepest level exists inside of you, in the quietude of your own inner world, in the privacy of your own sweet heart. So now it’s your responsibility, your holy responsibility, to encode your consciousness with thoughts, feelings and images that will support you in creating the perfect internal environment to cultivate a deep and intimate relationship with the one you call God. This is the force that loves you, cheers for you and wants it all for you. In a world where love leaves as quickly as it comes, you can rest now, knowing that you have found a love that will never leave you, never misguide you and never ever let you down. My advice, dear friend, is take great care of that Love. It will give you everything you’ve been looking for."

On the fifth anniversary of her death and written during her long battle with cancer, Your Holiness is a thoughtful and poignant exploration of the godliness that resides in all of us. Infused with her trademark frank honesty and keen insight, it is a blueprint for recognizing and accepting our latent spirituality. Debbie combines motivational prayers with deeply personal stories about her own spiritual journey—how she struggled and eventually found her internal faith—and translates her experience into a practical path for transformation.

Engaging and accessible, clear and unwavering, philosophical yet practical, Your Holiness is a gift to the soul that both guides and nourishes. At a time when so much in our world feels uncertain and suffering is widespread and persistent, Debbie’s voice is more essential than ever. Your Holiness grounds us in the here and now while delivering a timeless and empowering message of relentless love and strength.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062694959
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/06/2018
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	625 KB

About the Author

DEBBIE FORD (October 1, 1955 - February 17, 2013) is the national bestselling author of Dark Side of the Light Chasers, Secret of the Shadow, Spiritual Divorce, The Right Questions, The Best Year of Your Life, Why Good People Do Bad Things, and The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse.

Table of Contents

Foreword Arielle Ford xi

Introduction Marianne Williamson xvii

Section 1 You Are Drenched in Holiness

Drenched in Holiness 3

The Shift 11

Knowing God 14

Finding Faith 17

Tuning In to God 19

The Matrix of Multiple Realities 22

Opposing Forces 27

The Dance Between the Inner and the Outer 31

The Hungry Ghost 34

Opening Up 37

A Humble Heart 39

Section 2 The Call to Prayer

The Call to Prayer 49

Under Your Wings 52

The Daily Ritual of Prayer 54

The Powerful Process of Prayer 57

Creating a Sacred Space for Prayer 64

A Process for Creating Your Internal Prayer Space 66

Feel Me, Touch Me, Bless Me, Heal Me 68

Section 3 The Holy Cleanse

The 24-Hour Consciousness Cleanse 73

Beginning Your Cleanse 78

Detoxifying Movement 81

Release Me 83

Dissolve My Toxicity 85

Encoding Your Consciousness 87

The Ten Blessings of Light 89

God's Lullaby 91

Encode Me 93

Section 4 Healing Your Whole Heart

Healing Your Holy Pain 97

Lift Me Up Where I Belong 102

The Internal War 103

Surrendering to Powerlessness 107

Sweet Child of Mine 109

Surrendering into Your Arms 111

Healing Your Precious Heart 113

Heal My Tender Heart 115

Returning from Life's Heartaches 116

Letting Go of Lost Love 120

Section 5 Holy Medicine

The Ultimate Act of Self-Love 125

I'm Sorry 127

Self-Forgiveness 129

My Holy Heart 131

Forgiving God 132

Unburden Me 136

Forgiving Others 139

Cutting the Cord 142

An Evil Eye 145

Protect Me 148

Section 6 Reclaiming Your Light

In Awe of the Potential of the Human Spirit 153

I Am That 158

Letting Your Own Light Shine 163

Reclaiming Your Light 165

Holy Inspiration 167

Unleashing Your Inspiration 169

Inspiring Creation 171

Holy Expression 172

The Holy Elixir 174

Stirring Up the Holy Elixir 176

The Appreciative Heart 178

Heart Candy 179

Heart Candy Prayer 182

Shower Me with Love 185

Holy Commitment 187

About the Author 191

Editorial Reviews

Debbie Ford was a spiritual sister, colleague, and teacher to me. This book, discovered after her passing, is an extraordinary journey to higher consciousness. Read it, absorb her insights, and you may see the world as fresh, vibrant, and holy as if for the first time.

Deepak Chopra -

02/12/2018
Ford (The Best Year of Your Life), who died of cancer in 2013, leaves readers with this spirited account of her life. Ford writes of how she overcame her drug addictions after kneeling on her filthy bathroom floor and asking God to help her: “A calm had come over me—a silence that was palpable. In asking God, this higher power, to enter my awareness, something inside me had opened up and relaxed.” Ford shares that this moment began her journey to knowing God as a “creative, powerful, and wise, force that is often referred to as ‘spirit,’ ‘love,’ ‘universal consciousness,’ ‘divine order,’ ‘nature,’ or a ‘spiritual master.’ ” Her book includes prayers and chants that focus on specific goals, such as finding the holiness within, preparing for holy cleansing, healing one’s heart, discovering the power of forgiveness, and reclaiming one’s inner light. Ford frequently returns her thoughts to self-care: “What we think we’re craving from the external world is an illusion. We will only find it from the heart candy we give ourselves.” Ford’s book encourages readers to lift themselves up in the light of God. Filled with her original prayers and questions for further discussion, Ford’s impassioned story will help those looking for concrete ways of developing a deeper relationship with God. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

Debbie Ford was a spiritual sister, colleague, and teacher to me. This book, discovered after her passing, is an extraordinary journey to higher consciousness. Read it, absorb her insights, and you may see the world as fresh, vibrant, and holy as if for the first time.” — Deepak Chopra  

“This book is a miracle. It is drenched with all of Debbie Ford’s magic and wisdom that brings you right back into your soul. She is forever teaching us from the heavens.” — Liz Dawn, CEO of Celebrate Your Life Events

“Everyone should read this book! It not only helps you here in the physical world, but also helps to infuse and empower your soul through the grace and power of prayer!” — John Holland, spiritual medium and teacher

“This book is a pathway to the possibility of a great life through great choices that can be found through the amazing power of authentic prayer. Read this, not only once for inspiration—read this daily, for a new breath of life.” — Mary Morrissey, author The Miracle Minute  

“Debbie Ford has done it again, Your Holiness is filled with so much grace it makes me weep deep tears of gratitude for her profound words. This book will remain on my bookshelf as long as there is breath in my body.” — Madisyn Taylor, bestselling author of the DailyOM book series

“Debbie Ford was and is one of the greatest teachers of my lifetime. May this book serve as the gift that it is, from the deeply empathic and wise soul that she was and is.” —  Alanis Morissette

“...read little bits of this book every night before you sleep, and every morning when you awaken. Its beauty and truth will seep into your consciousness and fill with you with faith and strength.” — Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of Omega Institute

“I have known Debbie in her human life and spirit life and she insisted to me that this book be published. Use this book and open yourself to the light and compassion of the heavens.”
— James Van Praagh, bestselling author and master medium

“Debbie Ford is one of the wisest, most insightful, most gentle and loving people I have ever had the joy of calling ‘friend.’ Thank you, Sweet Friend, for one more timeless treasure.” — Neale Donald Walsch, bestselling author of Conversations with God

“There is a powerful force that exists within each of us. We can sense its potential but harnessing it can feel like a lifetime of work. In this timeless work, Debbie fearlessly uncovers this light and in so doing reveals a path to our higher selves.”
— Judith Orloff, New York Times bestselling author of Emotional Freedom

“Debbie Ford’s Your Holiness is an invitation to tenderly embrace and surrender ourselves to the higher self with the utmost trust that Grace is our constant companion. Read this book and then read it again, letting its compassionate teachings wash over you and bless your life.”   — Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation

From the Publisher

This book is a miracle. It is drenched with all of Debbie Ford’s magic and wisdom that brings you right back into your soul. She is forever teaching us from the heavens.

Liz Dawn

Debbie Ford is one of the wisest, most insightful, most gentle and loving people I have ever had the joy of calling ‘friend.’ Thank you, Sweet Friend, for one more timeless treasure.

Neale Donald Walsch

Debbie Ford was and is one of the greatest teachers of my lifetime. May this book serve as the gift that it is, from the deeply empathic and wise soul that she was and is.

Alanis Morissette

There is a powerful force that exists within each of us. We can sense its potential but harnessing it can feel like a lifetime of work. In this timeless work, Debbie fearlessly uncovers this light and in so doing reveals a path to our higher selves.”

Judith Orloff

This book is a pathway to the possibility of a great life through great choices that can be found through the amazing power of authentic prayer. Read this, not only once for inspiration—read this daily, for a new breath of life.

Mary Morrissey

I have known Debbie in her human life and spirit life and she insisted to me that this book be published. Use this book and open yourself to the light and compassion of the heavens.”

James Van Praagh

Debbie Ford has done it again, Your Holiness is filled with so much grace it makes me weep deep tears of gratitude for her profound words. This book will remain on my bookshelf as long as there is breath in my body.

Madisyn Taylor

...read little bits of this book every night before you sleep, and every morning when you awaken. Its beauty and truth will seep into your consciousness and fill with you with faith and strength.

Elizabeth Lesser

Everyone should read this book! It not only helps you here in the physical world, but also helps to infuse and empower your soul through the grace and power of prayer!

John Holland

Debbie Ford was a spiritual sister, colleague, and teacher to me. This book, discovered after her passing, is an extraordinary journey to higher consciousness. Read it, absorb her insights, and you may see the world as fresh, vibrant, and holy as if for the first time.

Deepak Chopra  

Debbie Ford’s Your Holiness is an invitation to tenderly embrace and surrender ourselves to the higher self with the utmost trust that Grace is our constant companion. Read this book and then read it again, letting its compassionate teachings wash over you and bless your life.”  

Michael Bernard Beckwith

Debbie Ford was and is one of the greatest teachers of my lifetime. May this book serve as the gift that it is, from the deeply empathic and wise soul that she was and is.

 Alanis Morissette