"It is perfectly logical to assume that a wise and competent Creator would provide for the needs of His creatures in their various stages of growth. The supply would be given as required and as the necessary effort for its appropriation was made by the creature. Temporal needs would be met by temporal things, mental needs by things of like character, and spiritual needs by spiritual elements", wrote Charles Fillmore in his book "Prosperity". Divine provision has to be all-encompassing. All our needs has to be abundantly supplied. Nothing should be omitted.

There are no valid reasons why we should avoid thinking and speaking in terms of abundance, prosperity, and financial success. God is love, and it is in the nature of love to bless and to supply those who are loved.

Some people say that life is struggle, and we need to fight for our survival with all our might. But there is another perspective: our universe is a friendly place, an ideal environment where we may express and develop our talents. Since God brought us into existence, He already prepared all which is necessary for us. Divine provision is ready, waiting for our permission to come into our lives.

We shouldn't seek prosperity as if it is something unnatural or uncommon. This would only prove that we don't believe in abundance as our natural estate. Rather, let us realize that prosperity is our nature. We are prosperous now. Financial difficulties which we may experience are always temporary. We created them for ourselves in ignorance. They have nothing to do with the true reality of our being.

How can we keep channels of prosperity open?

One of the most important prosperity practices is meditation. We've been talking about the importance of meditation for inner transformation and understanding of who we are. But it might bring us even more benefits.

The fact is, even if we ask for money God rarely gives us money. Yet, it is not the reason to become disappointed, because me receive something of greater value. God gives us ideas concerning our life and our work. Those ideas are meant to make us more effective in what we are doing, or, perhaps, to lead us into another area of activity.

Gifts of God come to us in seed form. Those seeds should be planted and watered before fruits will appear. By doing so, we fulfill our part as conscious and responsible co-creators with God.

The next important factor is work. After sufficient amount of inner work, we need outer action. It has been said that faith without works is dead. Works are actions which naturally flow from our exalted awareness. In other words, we need to act upon prosperous ideas which come to our minds.

Those who believe in their abundance are always known by generosity. They are convinced that the universal substance, the source of all wealth, can never be exhausted. Being guided by the Spirit within, they boldly use their resources. As they give, more will be given to them.

Here are some of affirmations we may use to realize our prosperity: