Affirmative prayer

Affirmative Prayer On pages 82 and 83 of The Basic Ideas of Science of Mind, Holmes provides an example of a prayer for physical healing. It may serve as a standard by which we measure our own prayer and realization. Whenever Holmes writes something that you do not understand or cannot agree with, examine its meaning and definition; and then examine your own thought that disagrees with these statements, which are true no matter what the condition and circumstance of your life. The following quotation is a prime example of what an affirmative prayer ought to be: a statement of truth that cannot be denied, not a statement of facts which in truth are lies. Perhaps, little white lies, which we hope will be true in the future; but still, if…

“This is a process of changing your whole way of life and it requires the re-education of your body, your emotions, your intellect, and your spiritual outlook. Be fair to yourself. Keep on!” The Basic Ideas of Science of Mind, pg. 24 Perhaps you are familiar with the technique of affirmative prayer that Ernest Holmes called a spiritual mind treatment. Perhaps you did not know that Holmes never taught a five step approach to treatment, as it is commonly taught in Science of Mind classes.…

It is the basis of their relationship with Christ. Incorporating spiritual elements such as the prayer over the babies and the spiritual symbol of the pilgrimage that the infants will begin once the dedication is over, are all crucial elements in making the baby dedication successful. This spiritual component of this ritual offers the parents a peace for the future of their babies. In a study on religiosity and spirituality, it was discovered that individuals feel “...their beliefs made…

Meagan was in the room and I kept thinking about what she would think of me, I wondered if it was even legal to pray with this mom, I was hesitant because I didn’t want to say anything wrong to make her more sad or be a bad representation of Christ, I reasoned that it would be just as meaningful and powerful if I simply prayed to Jesus myself without saying anything out loud… it felt like there were so many reasons not to pray! I asked the Lord for courage. A prayer I often pray is, “Make me…

Most of the things that came to me were the small and simple things that really make a big difference in our lives. I really have been focusing on scripture study and prayer because those two have so much impact on your life especially prayer because with prayer you have direct communication to the Father. Something else that I also thought about was going to the temple. I am lucky enough to have a temple close to home at school and also where my family lives but unfortunately I haven 't gone…

Muslims are expected to pray five times a day at: dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and at night. Each time they pray they do not have to go to a mosque; rather, they just need to recite the Salat. The Salat does not take very long to recite and can be recited anywhere, as long as it is performed facing the direction of Mecca. In prayer, a person feels inner happiness, peace, and comfort, and that Allah is pleased with him or her. The faithful are meant to pray by bowing several times while…

to be healed. After a few minutes my mother saw my back straightening in front of her eyes and when she said my name I looked up at her. Everyone was ecstatic because there was no way scientifically to explain what had happened. Several years later, I was out playing soccer. In the middle of the soccer game I collapsed, gasping for air. Immediately I was rushed to the emergency room, while there we found out the hole in my heart hadn’t healed. Because the hole in my heart hadn’t healed…

Personal practices impact your relationship with God. An example of this might be God speaking to you in a devotional time. While communal practices are about building each other up and building the church up. An example of this is group prayer or studies. We were able to do both of these in our class practices. The two that had the greatest influence on me were Holy Listening, and Lectino Divina. In holy listening we were posed a question and one person would talk about it to the group. During…

Then the MC said a prayer for the offering and the Ushers passed around the offering plates. This was slightly different because at my church we use offering bags that are passed down each row. Following the offering, a few of the church leaders gave words of appreciation to their Pastor. Once again, the leaders seemed to personally know their Pastor and they also showed great respect for him. As the church service came to a close, one of the leaders asked for the congregation to circle…

third Sunday of each month, it was no specific attire to wear. People would wear jeans, basic tees, and come as if it was a regular day. Today, more baptist churches are getting rid of their dramatic attire and accepting people as they are. They’re becoming more open to change and getting rid of their old-fashioned ways for new rejuvenated ideas. After surviving the morning and finally getting to church, the time for a long, dreadful day began. Sometimes church service would last four to…