"Be ye transformed by the             renewing of your mind"        ~ Romans  12:2

The Seven Step Affirmative Prayer is a practical and easy-to-use method of applying the treatment of a positive mind-set to all things.

You are invited to experience the power of this method of prayer. To begin the practice of affirmative prayer, simply follow the simple method and process outlined here.



Overview

The Seven Step Affirmative Prayer represents all that is sacred in God’s creation. Within it lies a perfect balance between heaven and earth and humanity. The ‘Seven Steps’ are in place for the sacredness found in the actual number, and also for the sacred existences ‘seven’ represents. The ‘A’ is used for its representation of a point of beginning, in the never ending circle of life.

In essence, once acknowledgment is made that each of us truly are perfect children of God; we are placed at a point of new beginning. This is an intrinsic state of soul communion with the in-dwelling God. From the growth ascertained in advancing to this point, we then enter into a higher level of spiritual evolution.


Beginning

Set aside time each day for prayer. Begin your prayer time by finding a quiet place. Proceed by closing your eyes, relaxing your body and opening your mind to an inner awareness of God. Breathe deeply, knowing that you are in the presence of God and the presence of God is within you. Let go of your concerns, know that all is well and experience the power of prayer...

The following Seven Step Affirmative Prayer process deepens your connection with God and heightens your awareness of God within you. Perform each step in the realization that you are creating a silent soul communion with God. In this receptive state of mind and heart, feel God’s inspiration and guidance, while you listen for answers to your prayers.



Step One - Acknowledgment:
Recognize and acknowledge that you are a perfect child of God and fear does not move you. Know that the power of god’s abundant love is all that is. Silently speak the name of God and feel the presence of God surround you in glorious divine and white, infinite light. Allow the presence of unconditional love to relax you ... as you become one with God.


Step Two - Alignment:
Create a perfect state of aligned balance between the seven sacred directions of Heaven, Earth, East, West, North, South, and yourself - all of which God encompasses and dwells within. Breathe in the infinite light of God and let it fill the depths of your entire being.


Step Three - Asseveration:
Release any thought of the world around you, begin to think about God … about God’s presence around you ... in your life ... within you. Focus your mind on a scripture that resonates with you or a single positive thought or idea and state it with asseveration. Repeat this idea over and over, either silently or aloud until it becomes your only thought. See the divine plan that exists beyond the here and now.


Step Four - Acceptance:
From the depths of your entire being become willing to receive God’s unconditional love. Accept this divine grace into your life graciously. Know that you ... as a perfect child of God are deserving of all goodness and abundance that is coming to you. Open your mind and heart to receive God’s inspiration, and listen for guidance and answers to your prayers. Feel the presence within and know that you are one with God.


Step Five - Attainment:
Know with each breath you take that God is nearer to you and bringing forth fulfillment to your heart felt affirmations. Feel the sustenance of faith and abundance filling your entire being. Connect with this divine presence within you, and know that you are attaining God’s grace with each breath you take.


Step Six - Appreciation:
Let gratitude be your heart’s joyous response to this experience of communion with God. Feel and be one with God's infinite light and love. Give thanks for blessings that are being received abundantly ... to you ... and to your life.


Step Seven - Abdication:
Enter into a state of abdication, and find peace and solace in relinquishing all to God. Know that the seeds are planted and God’s will is being done in the divine order in which it is to be received.


As you reach the point of closure for this prayer time, open your eyes, and feel replenished and at peace with the knowledge that you truly are a perfect child of God, and that divine guidance is taking place every moment of your life ... through each instance of positive and affirmative prayer.