Unity in the Valley: Affirmations

"There is only One Presence and One Power in the Universe and in my life: God the Good Omnipotent."

Affirmations

"The Holy Spirit lives within you; He cares for you, is working in you that which He would have you do, and is manifesting Himself through you." - Dr. H. Emilie Cady in Lessons in Truth, Chapter 12.

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Charles Fillmore, the co-founder of Unity, writes, regarding healing: "The first step in all spiritual healing is to believe, and the next step is openness and receptivity to the stream of healing life. Through the exercise of faith and our words, our spiritual quality is fused into unity with the power of the Christ and the work is marvelously accomplished."

Affirmation for HEALING: With my heart open to God’s renewing love, I accept my healing now. I am healthy and strong because I am one with God's healing, revitalizing presence. I am created in the image of God, blessed with strength and wholeness. The power of God sustains and blesses me with perfect health. I have instant access to God’s healing power within. I am whole and well in mind, body, and spirit. The presence of God is restoring and revitalizing me. I am healed.

For an article on healing by Deborah L. Cameron, go to: http://www.unityonline.org/pray_prayersaffirmations_healing-article.htm

Charles Fillmore, the co-founder of Unity, defines prosperity as: "The consciousness of God as the abundant everywhere present resource, unfailing, ready for all who open themselves to it through faith."

Affirmation for PROSPERITY: My thoughts are enriched by the creative spirit of God within me. I am filled with renewed enthusiasm, and my life is prospered. I am a spiritual being, heir to the abundance of God’s kingdom. My life is prospered and enriched. I give thanks for God’s prospering ideas that inspire me to live a full, rewarding life. I am God’s beloved creation, and I rely on God’s provision to fulfill every good desire. The presence of God is within and around me. I am alive with creative energy, awake to prospering ideas, and open to unlimited goodness. Prosperity is mine as I open my heart to the rich flow of God's love.

For an article on prosperity by Mary Kupferle of Unity, go to: http://www.unityonline.org/pray_prayersaffirmations_prosperity-article.htm

"A new commandment I give unto thee: That ye love one another, as I have loved thee."

- Jesus (John 13:34)

Affirmation for LOVE: I am standing on the threshold of a new me. I am ready for a life-transforming experience right now. My happiness is contagious and attracts even greater happiness. I am a magnet for love, and I now experience unconditional love in every relationship. I draw to me only loving, supportive people.

"As we forgive, we are allowing divine love to release us from the burdens of negativity and lift us up in Spirit. The love of God once again fully illumines us now that the shadows of doubt and fear are removed. Remember: God's love can work wonders toward healing any relationship!" - Unity Headquarters On-Line: Prayers for Harmony and Forgiveness.

Affirmation for FORGIVENESS: With peace in my heart, I release any thought of fear or resentment, and I am filled with a spirit of forgiveness. As one with the presence of God, I now forgive myself and any person I need to forgive. Through the harmonizing love of God within, I interact with others in kind and caring ways.

"God watches over me and guides me every moment of every day." - Unity Church of Green Valley

Affirmation for GUIDANCE: The presence of God within is my constant companion that guides me in making right choices. With God as my guide, I move closer each day to perfect fulfillment. As I turn within to listen to the counsel of God, I receive divine wisdom and direction. With a heart open to God, I am inspired to right action and I am directed to my good. The light of God makes my way clear as it fills my mind with wisdom, inspiration, and understanding. God watches over me and guides me every moment of every day.

For an article on guidance by Leona Cummings, go to: http://www.unityonline.org/pray_prayersaffirmations_guidance-article.htm

"By turning to God in prayer and meditation, we allow divine love to flow through us and from us in our words and actions. I am God's love and understanding in expression." - Unity Headquarters On-Line: Prayers for Harmony and Forgiveness.

Affirmation for HARMONY: God’s love is the vibrant harmony that sings in my heart. I trust God’s love to guide my thoughts, words, and actions and to guide me as I form harmonious relationships. I am an instrument of God’s peace, and I demonstrate love and harmony in every relationship. I release any sense of discord to the pure light of God’s love, and it dissolves into nothingness. God within me is a spirit of love. I express this love as peace, unity, and harmony.

For an article on harmony from Unity Headquarters, go to: http://www.unityonline.org/pray_prayersaffirmations_harmony-article.htm

"Peace! Be still." - Jesus (Mark 4:39) “Do not be afraid … I am your shield.” (Genesis 15:1)

Affirmation for DIVINE PROTECTION: I know that God is at my side wherever I go and whatever I do, no matter what or whom I encounter. I am Divinely protected at all times.

"You can begin to find your place of peace by turning to God in prayer. Wherever you find yourself, you can turn within for a time of prayer. Take a few moments to settle your body and quiet your mind. Closing your eyes, remind yourself that God is with you right now. Feel the blessed assurance of peace filling your mind and heart, pushing aside any negative thoughts or experiences. 'Attuning my thoughts to the presence of God within me, I find a new sense of peace and confidence.' " - Unity Headquarters On-Line: Prayers for Peace of Mind.

Affirmation for INNER PEACE: The love of God quells my thoughts and instills peace in my mind and heart. I am poised and secure in God’s presence, and my heart is serene. God’s presence within me is my center of perfect peace. I am confident and calm, knowing that God is with me always. God within me is my constant source of peace and strength. I relax, release any anxious thought, and peacefully rest in the presence of God. Moment by moment, I center myself in the presence of infinite peace. - from Unity Headquarters.

For an article on Inner Peace from Unity Headquarters, go to: http://www.unityonline.org/pray_prayersaffirmations_innerpeace-article.htm

Myrtle Fillmore, co-founder of Unity, writes in a letter on Going into the Silence: "You love Jesus Christ and He is now with you, guiding you and teaching you, bringing you consciously into oneness with the Father. His prayer was: 'That they may be one, even as we are one' (John 17:11). His mission is to bring us into unity with the Father, and His promise is: 'Lo, I am with you always' (Matthew 28:20). He taught us to pray in this way: 'When you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret' (Matthew 6:6). The inner chamber is that quiet place within the heart."

Affirmation for SERENITY and SECURITY: I am now centered in the peace of God's presence. I am serene and secure. In this time of quiet prayer, I am one with God's presence of peace. I bring this sense of peace into this very moment. Serenity and security dwell in my mind and heart as I relax in the peace of God and pray.

"You are God's beloved creation—a work in progress—a divinely inspired masterpiece continually evolving into something greater. You are created in the image of God” (after Genesis 1:27)

Affirmation for SELF-ACCEPTANCE: I accept myself as a child of God, created with talents and abilities that allow me to serve as only I can, wherever I may be. Guided by God's wisdom, I make decisions with absolute clarity.

"Dear God, Thank you for this new day, its beauty and its light. Thank you for my chance to begin again. Free me from the limitations of yesterday. Today I may be reborn. May I become more fully a reflection of Your radiance. Give me strength and compassion and courage and wisdom. Show me the light in myself and others. May I recognize the good that is available everywhere. May I be, this day, an instrument of love and healing. Lead me into gentle pastures. Give me deep peace that I might serve You most deeply. Amen." - A NEW DAY from Illuminata by Marianne Williamson

Affirmation for REVITALIZATION: The restorative power of God replenishes and renews my body temple. Every cell of my body is revitalized by the pure healing energy of God.

"You are a beloved child of God and heir to all the good the universe has to offer. Each moment is an opportunity to begin anew. Keep in mind that you are constantly growing and unfolding as a spiritual being." - Unity Headquarters On-Line: Prayers for New Beginnings.

Affirmation for NEW BEGINNINGS: With God as my guide and constant companion, I step out in faith, knowing that each new beginning holds the promise of success.

Charles Fillmore, the co-founder of Unity, writes, regarding gratitude: "It has been found by experience that a person increases his blessings by being grateful for what he has. Gratitude even on the mental plane is a great magnet. When gratitude is expressed from the spiritual standpoint it is powerfully augmented."

Affirmation for GRATITUDE: Knowing that God is my unlimited source of supply, I walk in the way of success and prosperity. Thank you, God, for all You have provided me—now and always.

"O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever." - David (Psalm 118:29)

"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

- Paul (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

In her book God Will See You Through, popular Unity author Mary Kupferle writes, “Take time to be quiet, to be still and contemplate the Truth that God's love is right there with you, that God's light is now shining throughout your mind to reveal what you need to see and know. Listen within and let God's wisdom gently turn your thoughts over and over until the questions become answers, the doubts become newborn faith. You will see that everything has been and is working for your good.”

"Acquaint now thyself with Him [God], and be at peace: thereby good shall come to thee." (Job 22:21)

- Also quoted by Dr. H. Emilie Cady in Lessons in Truth, Chapters 3 and 11.

From Lessons in Truth, Chapter 10, Dr. H. Emilie Cady writes: "You are now renewing me according to Your highest thought for me; You are radiating Your very Self throughout my entire being, making me like Yourself -- for there is nothing else but You, Father, I thank You. I thank You."

"Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at His holy hill, for the Lord our God is holy." - David (Psalm 99:9)

The Prayer of Protection, by James Dillet Freeman (1912-2003), Unity's Poet Laureate:

The LIGHT OF GOD surrounds me.

The LOVE OF GOD enfolds me.

The POWER OF GOD protects me.

The PRESENCE OF GOD watches over me.

Wherever I am, God is!

Amen.

"For in Him, we live, and move, and have our being." - Paul (Acts 17:28)

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"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Jesus

(Matthew 7:7) and (Luke 11:9)

"God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth" - Jesus (John 4:24)

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