Charles Fillmore is the co-founder of the Unity Movement and author of the book, Prosperity. He says, “Divine substance is our supply.”
So what is substance? “Substance is invisible. It is everywhere
present and it pervades all things.” Another word for divine substance is Source, Spirit or God. It underlies all manifestation. Sub means “under”
and stance means “stand” so if you put those two meanings together it means that which stands under everything
that is visible. It’s the essence of all things, the living energy out
of which all things are made.
How do we use substance? First, we must be aware
of it and understand that we shape it with our thoughts, feelings and words. Yes,
it’s like invisible dough. Our thoughts, feelings, and words are like cookie
cutters. We get to choose the size and shape of the cookie cutter. Substance doesn’t question what type of cookie cutter you use, it just fills the mold.
We are working with substance all of the time whether we are aware of it or not. This year being an eight energetic, we are shaping things quicker and more powerfully. We lay hold of substance very deliberately when we meditate upon it.
Charles says, “By entering the silence, acknowledging divine substance, affirming our faith in it and our oneness
with it, we become more conscious of substance.” Spiritual realization
of divine substance enriches the soil of the mind. As you focus on it, it will
begin to form itself into whatsoever it is that you desire. Get clear about your intention and then take control of your attention.
Jesus considered divine substance the treasure field in which he could find the fulfillment of
every need. This is why he said, “seek ye first the Kingdom of God.” We can access this kingdom lifestyle with our mind and the results of this attention
and understanding will show up as our lives. Our power and prosperity comes through our spirituality. Where the mind goes
the power flows. I offer you a few affirmations to speak and write daily:
“The rich substance of the Source is pouring forth blessings, miracles and
wonderful opportunities into my life constantly, consistently and copiously.”
“I am prospered in everything that I do, for I understand that there is only One Presence
and Power operating in my mind, body, and financial affairs.”
“I am the radiant, rich substance of God and I draw wonderful results and beautiful experiences
to me this year.”
Until the principle of supply is understood, many will continue to experience lack, limitation,
disease and discord.
Principle 1: We are one with the Source; therefore,
we are already one with health, wealth and every other good thing. It’s
not about getting; it’s about realizing our oneness. It’s not even
about becoming because you are already one with Source, made out of God-stuff. David,
the psalmist said, “ye are gods.” (Psalms 82:6)
Principle 2: We must live in a state of constant
forgiveness of ourselves and all others. A Course In Miracles says that we are to experience miracles all of the time
and that purification is necessary before we can live in this way. The Course
teaches over and over again about the importance of forgiveness of ourselves and all others because we are one. Unforgiveness not only blocks your prosperity, it creates disease and discord.
Principle 3: We are Spirit and we live in a Spiritual
world as we live in a so-called material world. We live in two places simultaneously. Until we are consciously and constantly present with this principle, we will be caught
up in the matrix (the world of appearances, lack and limitation.) Spiritual living is based on the ability to contact God. The Source is not outside of you. It
is closer than hands or breathing.
The world seeks its good in the external realm. A
Course In Miracles says, “The Ego has us constantly seeking and not finding.”
It has us seeking to find peace, joy satisfaction, companionship or supply from the outer world of people and things. But Jeshua says in John 18:36, “My kingdom is not of this world.” As we walk on our spiritual path we learn that the world’s way doesn’t
work for us any more because the way of world is way to stressful and laden with fear.
Spirit doesn’t work well in the mind of one filled with doubt and fear.
When we aren’t in a state of joy we have disconnected ourselves from the Source.
By faith, believe that Source has a way of meeting your every need. For every problem there is
a divine solution. The answer comes before the problem. The problem comes so that you will open yourself up to the answer.
Pray in the affirmative. Affirmations are prayers. Know that when you begin this process it might seem like things are getting worst
before they get better. Charles Fillmore calls this “chemicalization”.
What is chemicalization? Charles
defines it as “a condition in the mind that is brought about by the conflict that takes place when a high spiritual
realization contacts an old error state of consciousness.” So don’t
be discouraged if it “seems” like all hell is breaking loose just as you have begun to forgive, meditate, pray,
attend classes or do affirmations.
This too shall pass. When a new idea is introduced
into the mind there is resistance. The old error thoughts contend for their place
and will declare war. Just don’t stop forgiving, praying, believing and
affirming.
I know that many of you are dealing with cutbacks, layoffs, home foreclosures and unemployment. You still have the Source. Start today
doing your spiritual work. Reach out for spiritual
support. The phenomeNews is filled with many places where you can go for support. You must begin within.
I close
with this thought from Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth, "You are a rich and creative spiritual being. You can never be less than this. You may frustrate your potential.
You may identify with that which is less than what you can be. But within
you now and always is the unborn possibility of a limitless experience of inner stability and outer treasure, and yours is
the privilege of giving birth to it. And you will, if you can believe."
