Society teaches us to measure our prosperity by the amounts in our bank accounts, the size of our investments, or our net worth.
In essence, this is not true because:
1. You were created in the image of an abundant God.
2. You already have abundance because you are abundance.
3. Money is a spiritual concept and circulation must take place.
What is circulation? Basically it is inflow and outflow. It is Inflow of money and outflow of money. You cannot only have inflow of money. Circulation needs to take place in your finances. Why? Because circulation is necessary in order for us to have a healthy economic structure. While there must be an inflow of money into your bank account, an outflow of money must take place as well.
When the outflow occurs, many people see the reduction of funds as a sign of depletion. Fear of loss begins to set in, worry surfaces, and they are followed by negative self talk like “I am broke,” “I don’t have enough money,” “I can’t afford that,” and “I’d better not buy that.” These negative states of mind stop the inflow from taking place. Thus, your negative thoughts and words stop the circulation because when you ask, you receive exactly what you are asking for.
When you begin to understand that this universe is never static, that it is always moving, you will then see that circulation is necessary in your finances.
Think about it for a second. God designed us in such a unique way that we do not force the circulatory process to take place in our bodies. It happens automatically. The same automatic circulatory process takes places in our finances. Outflow=Inflow, Inflow=Outflow. When you have an outflow, you are making space. You’re creating a vacuum for the inflow that is going to take place.
Are you discouraged by the lack that surrounds you? I have good news: you can change your negative thinking in an instant. You have that power. The moment you have a negative thought, get rid of it and take up the opposite side: the positive. Affirm in your mind that money flows to you easily and effortlessly, over and over again. Say it with feeling and emotion. Believe it! The first law of learning is repetition and once it is embedded in your subconscious mind, you will see the flow begin to come through.
However, it doesn't only require thinking positively. You ar going to need to change your consciousness about money. What are your feelings about money? Do feel you that it is a sin to have money? Do you feel that the rich only have money? Are you afraid to spend the money that you do have? Be honest, because whatever relationship you have with money will determine if you will attract it or repel it.
If you choose to live in fear, or worry about the money that surrounds, whatever you fear will manifest. When you despise paying your bills or become depressed when you write a check for your mortgage, you are focusing your energy on what you don’t want. More lack, more depression.
Instead of focusing on the amount in your bank account, or what is going out, begin to focus on the amount of money you would like to receive, express gratitude for what you already have, and watch avalanches of money begin to come your way. Fear is the opposite of FAITH!
God came so you may have life and have it abundantly!
Peace and love.
Grace Engel
