Affirmative prayer, or spiritual mind treatment, is a simple process, really. It requires of us the persistence to think in ways that will naturally, lawfully, create what we desire. It's praying the way Jesus of Nazareth prayed; it's praying as the Buddha prayed. It's using the spiritual laws of this Universe to unfold in our lives the experience we desire. Once you know more about these Universal laws, it's simple to practice using them. And they can be summed up like this: It is done unto you as you believe.

Affirmative prayer, then, is about shifting our belief. The steps - Recognition, Unification, Realization, Gratitude and Release -  have long been recognized as parts of the recipe for a change in consciousness. Each step is an ingredient for change, but keep in mind that the master chef always feels free to experiment! The best way to pray is the way that helps you feel connected with Spirit.  You can certainly pray affirmatively for yourself, or you may request that Rev. Sheila or a Religious Science Practitioner perform this service for you.

More about the steps of affirmative prayer:Depending on whom you ask, you will hear about different numbers of steps in Prayer Treatment or affirmative prayer.  The 5 steps listed below are the ones agreed on by everyone and key to the  affirmative prayer process.

 

Recognition: Take time to recognize and acknowledge the loving, giving and lawful nature of your Higher Power, Spirit, God, (whatever you are comfortable calling It - and we'll say God here for simplicity's sake) and know that this Power always says, "YES." 

 

Unification:  Acknowledge that God is the source and creator of everything, including you and what you desire.  You and your desires are expressions of God's creation in this world and as such are good and important to be fulfilled. Feel the fundamental Unity with Creation.  Remember there is no place God is not.

 

Realization:  What you desire, what you can picture already exists in the Mind of God.  Become very clear in affirming the desired outcome of this prayer treatment. Your true heart-felt desires, which harm no other living being, are God expressing through you.  Realize that you deserve what you desire and allow Creation to unfold. 

 

Gratitude and Thanksgiving: When you are clear about your desire and know that God makes it so, all manner of forces move to fulfill that desire.  Don't just feel grateful, BE grateful, for the thing you desire is already done in the Mind of God. 

 

Release:  You have done your part, now "let go and let God!"  Trust that your desired outcome is on its way to you and relax knowing that the Laws of the Universe always delivers.


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