When we pray, we pray affirmatively.

An affirmative prayer is also known as a Spiritual Mind Treatment. It’s similar to a scientific method of prayer. Spiritual Mind Treatments raise our awareness so that we see, feel and know our oneness with the Divine. It is a powerful tool that shifts our consciousness so that we are open and available to accept the good that is already present in our lives.

Here’s an example of the five steps in a Spiritual Mind Treatment

Recognition: I recognize that Spirit is all there is and ever will be. I stand in the knowing that Universal Oneness is at the very center of all of life.     

Unification: I know that I am one with the Eternal Love of Spirit. As I know this truth for myself, I know it for all who come to my mind.

Realization: It is from my awareness of my oneness with all that I speak this word for perfect health in all areas of my life — right now.

Gratitude: Knowing that this word is already complete in the mind of Spirit, I give thanks. I am grateful for all that is now manifesting in my life.

Release: From this high vibration of gratitude I release my word into perfect action of the Law. As I release this word into the Law, my word returns unto me completely and divinely fulfilled.

And so it is.

To affirm is to declare that something is 100 percent true, and to stand in that truth — even in the face of all evidence to the contrary.

Here are several affirmations that you can use in your daily life.

For Abundance

I experience abundance in every area of my life. I have an abundance of money, time, friends and opportunity. I allow the abundance of the universe to flow to me and through me with ease and grace. I am grateful for my prosperous life.

For Forgiveness

I am willing to forgive myself for all past mistakes. I forgive friends and family that may have caused me discomfort and harm. As I forgive, I let go of all past resentments and I am free to live my life in peace, grace and joy.

We believe there is only One Life and each of us is a unique expression of the One.

When you hear a prayer spoken in the first person “I”, know that we are all the “I.”