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The Law of Attraction, as it is most widely known,
proposes that God has set in motion a natural/
universal law, which enables each of us to attract
into our lives, whatever we so desire, as long
as it is done with faith and fully aligned intention.
As I write this, I am wondering if Jesus was
the originator of this Law of Attraction concept,
for his central message centered on how to use
prayer effectively to obtain what we desire or
intend. And, of course, his use of prayer in
healing actually kickstarted the New Thought
movement.
“Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith,
you will receive.” (Matthew 21:22)
“Ask and it shall be given you; seek and you
shall find; knock and it will be opened to
you.” (Matthew 7:7)
Deepak Chopra, in his exceptional book,
The Third Jesus, The Christ We Cannot Ignore,
explores this connection and much more.
The note below asks us to stretch, to see beyond
the limitations set in motion by well-meaning,
but misguided authorities. I would have to guess
this warning probably includes me: so please
understand this is my opinion or impression,
not meant to challenge yours.
Note, in this quest for a positive personal
spirituality, we who have declared spiritual
independence - spiritual freelancers, so to speak,
all get to create our own approach, believing
what we wish, what actually works for us;
or moves us; and in the end, if desired:
free to tailor our own personal dogma.
I guess we might call this approach a
“personalized spirituality.”
In truth, I don’t really believe that we are
attracting “bad or evil” into our lives based
on the Law of Attraction. Seems to me we
do this very well, without help, on our own
ego-based efforts.
I propose - our indwelling Divine connection
knows what is essential for our authentic
development: is fully aware of our calling,
and cocreatively works with us - when we
cooperate and are aligned - to accomplish
what we truly need to fulfill our mission.
I do believe we are the hands and feet of God,
and must take an active – “constructive” –
role in the cocreative process. This may
be the reason why success seems to come
to those who are prepared and willing
to work hard to accomplish their intentions.
This makes even more sense, to be aligned
refers to our being constructively involved in
what we wish to attract.
OUR DIVINE PARTNERSHIP
We often must stretch to see beyond the limitations
placed on God and humanity by well-meaning,
but misguided authorities, realizing instead
the integral relationship which exists between
the creative force and the constructive,
effort-based force.
As we understand and fully accept the creative
nature of God, let us take advantage of this gift
and grace, seeking guidance and direction, asking
for insight and suggestions, allowing God to inspire
our plans and make clear the way forward.
Then, let us realize our individual constructive
effort is required, we must implement the actions
needed, lay the bricks, plant the seeds, gather
the resources to support the undertaking,
doing what needs to be done and, in the end,
reap the harvest of our divine partnership.
AT BY G. 1.9.2015
WITH LOVE, G.