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title of my article is the title of a song written and sung
by New Thought recording artist, Karen Drucker. When I hear
these words, I recognized how very true they are.
Any prayer you pray, I pray too. Why? Because we are all
interconnected by Spirit. I want the same things you want. I
want to experience the same things you want to experience. I
want peace, harmony, loving relationships, money to meet my
needs, and a healthy body. I also want these qualities for
those I love and care about.
It is a fundamental truth that when I support you in
achieving your heart’s desires, I am telling the Universe
that I am willing to receive the fulfillment of my heart’s
desires. Why? Because I recognize our Oneness and I know
that if I have any thought of not wanting you to receive
your good, I automatically am withholding the manifestation
of my good. It is the way consciousness works.
This is why affirmative prayer is so important. When I am
praying with or for another, I am receiving the benefits of
that prayer, because it is being prayed from and through my
conscious thoughts and awareness. Affirmative prayer
recognizes that all that I am praying for is already
provided in the spiritual realm. It is all here, just
waiting to be made manifest in the physical realm.
Silent Unity, the worldwide prayer ministry of Unity, has
discovered that there are basically four areas in which
people request prayer. These areas are healing, prosperity,
relationships and illumination (understanding). When you
think about it — these are the most important aspects of our
human journey.
In September, we have several opportunities for you to
support yourself and others in prayer. September is our
month of prayer which includes Unity’s World Day of Prayer
on September 11. This year, Unity is participating with the
Association of Global New Thought in 11 days of Global
Peace, which begins with Unity’s World Day of Prayer and
culminates on Sunday September 21 with the International Day
of Peace.
See our Prayer Chaplain’s article
for the events at the church on September 11. In addition to
World Day of Prayer we will also have a World Healing
Labyrinth Peace Walk on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 PM which
will the grounds, a special meditation, prayers of the
world religions and healing circle.
This year’s affirmation for World Day of
Prayer is:
Rejoicing in our
oneness with God and one
another, we celebrate healing
in every aspect of our lives and
in the world.
It is my privilege and honor
to join with you in prayer.
