I am sure that by now you have heard of “The Secret”. Michael Bernard Beckwith was one of the featured teachers in The Secret movie and the bestselling book by the same name that followed the movie. Dr. Beckwith is the originator of the Life Visioning Process, which he teaches throughout the country along with meditation, scientific prayer, and the spiritual benefits of selfless service. His books include: “Inspirations of the Heart”, “Forty Day Mind Fast Soul Feast”, and “A Manifesto of Peace”.
Dr. Beckwith beliefs and teaching hit home with me. He believes that each of us is full of the gifts from God and that by not accepting who God wants us to be, you cannot continue to grow. You will not develop into the person that God has created. Without your gifts, you cannot increase your life.
Much of the acceptance issue is fear. Do you agree? In many churches where we grew up, fear was taught as a means of following God. Many wars are fought using the name of God. He did not ask us to fight for him. God wants us to bring the people to Him. You cannot do that using fear or fight.
God really wants only a few things from us. 1) To be known and 2) to be manifested and revealed to others through us, as us. God is not war and fear. God is beauty, abundance, health and wealth and so much more. By knowing God in you, you will be able to glorify God. And with that you will bring yourself abundance, prosperity, joy, happiness, harmony, wealth.
Embrace your gifts and become who you are meant to be and God will thrive in you, through you, and around you. Even those gifts you feel may not be of God, are exactly that ones you need to develop in order to fulfill your life's potential. Poverty and lack is a limitation that we put on ourselves. God wants us to be wealthy, in every meaning of the word, so we can give and take care of others and bring them to Him. God’s field is rich and if you accept it, you will be amazed at what God can do in you and what He has in store for you.
So, what can you do to look inside yourself and find your gifts that God has given? How can you embrace these gifts to improve your situation and turn that business around? Prayer is a mighty sword. Use it affirmatively and you will find that you are truly increasing your life.
Note: Dr. Beckwith's books are available for purchase in my "recommended reading" section at the bottom right on this blog page. :)
