Affirmative Prayer
1. The intention that everything we want is out there, and in us, manifested according to our consciousness.
2. Does not focus on lack or disease, etc.
3. Prayer does not change God, it changes us.
4. God can do no more for us than God does THROUGH us.
What is affirmative prayer?
When most people think of prayer,
they think of asking God for something.
they think of asking God for something.
Not so in Unity.
Unity uses “affirmative prayer.” Rather than begging
or beseeching God, this method involves connecting
with the spirit of God within and asserting positive
beliefs about the desired outcome. Affirmative prayer
is the same method of prayer Jesus taught when he said,
“So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe
that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24).
or beseeching God, this method involves connecting
with the spirit of God within and asserting positive
beliefs about the desired outcome. Affirmative prayer
is the same method of prayer Jesus taught when he said,
“So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe
that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24).
If, for example, one were to pray traditionally, one might say: “Please God,
help me find a job.” By contrast, an affirmative prayer might be:
“I am now guided to my right and perfect employment.”
help me find a job.” By contrast, an affirmative prayer might be:
“I am now guided to my right and perfect employment.”
Affirmative prayer reflects the certainty that we are each being led to our highest
good, despite any temporary appearances.
good, despite any temporary appearances.
Metaphysicians believe that thoughts transmit magnetic energy and this energy
attracts other energy of the same frequency. Whether you are conscious of it or
not, your thoughts are transmitting energy that is attracting more of the same.
When you remain focused on your intentions, you will draw those things into your life.
attracts other energy of the same frequency. Whether you are conscious of it or
not, your thoughts are transmitting energy that is attracting more of the same.
When you remain focused on your intentions, you will draw those things into your life.
Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author of Prayer Works, states that affirmative prayer
“sets into motion the forces that enable us to manifest what we pray for.”
“sets into motion the forces that enable us to manifest what we pray for.”
She adds, “Prayer is ineffective when it is accompanied or followed by negative
thinking, or the endless repeating of affirmations. We have to put power and
intensity into our thought, change our thought, and believe in the guidance
we are receiving. If we spend energy on negative beliefs and feelings,
we will get negative results, even if we and others pray daily for us. For
example, if you pray for a job and then complain to others that you have
no job or can't find one, you are undermining your prayer.”
thinking, or the endless repeating of affirmations. We have to put power and
intensity into our thought, change our thought, and believe in the guidance
we are receiving. If we spend energy on negative beliefs and feelings,
we will get negative results, even if we and others pray daily for us. For
example, if you pray for a job and then complain to others that you have
no job or can't find one, you are undermining your prayer.”
By using an affirmative prayer approach, we can visualize and plan for the future
with faith that the power of God is continually blessing our lives with unlimited
possibilities. Affirmative prayer leads to an awakening of our spiritual selves.
In faith, we pray giving thanks in advance that the Universe is meeting our every need.
with faith that the power of God is continually blessing our lives with unlimited
possibilities. Affirmative prayer leads to an awakening of our spiritual selves.
In faith, we pray giving thanks in advance that the Universe is meeting our every need.
Prayer
According to our founder, Dr. Ernest Holmes, “The
secret of prayer and its power in the outward life depends
upon an unconditioned faith in, and reliance upon this
inner Presence.”
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