1.1. The Power of Saint Peter’s Prosperity Blessings
Saint Peter’s prosperity blessings are quoted to be the blessings of abundance that are lavishly and bountifully poured out from the benevolent and merciful hand of our Almighty God. These blessings, filled with grace and unending goodness, are bestowed upon devoted believers with the profound purpose of liberating them from the shackles of destitution and to effortlessly ensure an unwavering sense of financial stability.
Nonetheless, it is with great discernment that we recognize and acknowledge the undeniable truth that amidst the faithful followers of Christ, who have unreservedly dedicated their lives to Him, an alarming number still find themselves engulfed within the confines of a meager existence. A mere glance at the tapestry of our communities will undoubtedly reveal that numerous Christian families are far from luxuriating in opulence. Rather, many of them are merely subsisting, enduring through arduous times, while others are ensnared by the vicious cycle of indebtedness. Furthermore, there exists a segment of believers who, driven by sheer perseverance and resourcefulness, strive to meet their most fundamental needs by relentlessly seeking every means possible to scrimp and save.
The intercession of Saint Peter is the link to regaining abundance and freeing oneself from chains that bind to financial limitations. Through prayer to Saint Peter, one can ask for continued blessings of abundance and freedom from financial constraints.
Understanding that wealth has negative and positive connotations, and that we are deserving of the positive connotations of wealth, is also integral to the understanding of divine wealth. Positive connotations of wealth are unlimited and can be used to help both individuals and the world at large. Unfortunately, at some point or another, many people have been unable to maintain the blessings of abundance. Whether it came from financial ruin, generosity that was pushed too far, or any other reason, the loss of the blessings of abundance can be a painful time.
Throughout the centuries, many keys to divine wealth have been revealed. One of the most powerful is the intercession of Saint Peter on behalf of abundance and continued blessings for worthy individuals. The status of wealth being in the hands of divine forces is a concept that is unfamiliar to many. However, it is the understanding and integration of this concept that can lead to the complete change in financial status. Just as we are deserving of God’s love, health, and happiness, we are also deserving of continued blessings of abundance.
Though primarily known as the keeper of the gate to heaven, Saint Peter has an additional role as divine treasurer at the gates. It is said that Saint Peter is the holder of the keys to the kingdom of heaven, and as treasurer, he doles out wealth to those who are deserving. The divine right to wealth is the possession of every person on this earth. The keys to divine wealth, however, are in the hands of the divine treasury. Understanding and utilizing these keys opens the gateway to unlimited wealth and abundance.
1.2. How to Receive Saint Peter’s Prosperity Blessings
Change your attitude towards money and come to Saint Peter as a little child. Give up all your own wishes and will, and only ask that in the use of money you may have the same mind which was in Christ. Study Christ in his relation to money. See how you can imitate Him in the use of it. A converted Hindu, who had been a money lender before his conversion, gave up all the capital he had in his money lending business. He agreed to pay back the interest on loans which he had already had, but he would not lend any more money. This led to his financial ruin, but he never regretted it. He found it hard to get employment because people said that he was a Christian and lazy, but he toiled in the lowest and most menial occupations, such as pulling a rickshaw or carrying loads, till he was too old to work anymore. When asked whether it was not a great come-down in life for him, he replied that the trouble with most of us is that we are trying to get up in the world, and he had thought it was a very good opportunity to try and get down. Now that is just the mind of Christ: “Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor” (2 Cor. viii. 9). And those who have known most of the blessing of Peter’s words: “Silver and gold have I none” in pain or poverty endured for the sake of the Gospel, have counted it much greater wealth than anything that the money could have purchased.
2. Understanding the Abundance Principle
An easy and fun way to start practicing the law of attraction is to play the prosperity game. This is a 30-day game which was fabricated by Abraham-Hicks. Each day you are given an imaginary, and unlimited, bank account. Your task is to spend all of the money each and every day. At first, this may be difficult because you are out of practice of believing that money comes easily to you in abundance. A key point to this game is to only buy things which bring you happiness. It may be difficult the first few days and you might have to “return” some of the items you bought, but as the days progress, it becomes easier and easier to spend your money, and also easier to repeatedly fill up your “bank” each morning.
This activity is quite formidable and enjoyable, and you might duly observe certain genuine changes in your life.
One of the dominant ideas, which has been present for a considerable duration, is known as the concept of likeness. The concept of likeness can be briefly summed up as follows: comparable entities have a tendency to be drawn towards each other. This notion can pose a challenge to accept or embrace occasionally. Sometimes, individuals may observe their current circumstances and think, “I surely did not consciously invite this into my life.”
Even though this might be correct, it happened as a result of unconscious thoughts. The concept of likeness makes no differentiation between conscious and unconscious thoughts – it simply brings forth what you primarily contemplate. If you have a tendency to fret and devote a significant amount of time pondering on your insufficiency of financial resources to meet your commitments, it is highly likely that your financial situation will continue to be inadequate. On the contrary, if you consistently recognize your advantages and express gratitude for all the things you value in your life, more positive experiences will appear for which you can show gratitude.
Wealth arrives at our doorstep thanks to the plentiful principle. The plentiful principle showcases the notion that we possess the capacity to allure and produce everything essential for our existence. The cosmos encompasses all that we may desire; our objective is to synchronize our desires and enable them to effortlessly enter our existence. This feat can be achieved using various techniques.
2.1. The Law of Attraction and Manifestation
The principle of attraction expounds that similar things tend to be drawn together. On a psychological level, this implies that your thoughts, whether conscious or unconscious, have a magnetic effect and will draw to you circumstances, events, individuals, and objects that align with them.
This principle is neutral, neither inherently good nor bad; it simply elucidates how the mind operates. If you channel your mental energy towards thoughts of what you do not desire, inevitably, you will draw exactly that towards yourself. Conversely, if you direct your energy towards thoughts of your desires and pair them with positive emotions, you will attract those desires into your life. Often, the emotional backing of a thought plays a pivotal role in its ability to materialize. The act of bringing our desired outcomes into our reality typically evokes feelings of elation and contentment. By cultivating these emotions in the present moment, independent of actually possessing the desired thing, we transcend the state of seeking and instead embrace a state of already having it. At this juncture, its manifestation becomes an inevitable outcome.
The human brain possesses an innate ability that is not yet completely grasped by our society. Nevertheless, we are aware that the mental visions we hold within our thoughts have a tendency to draw their physical counterparts. This implies that whatever occupies our minds will eventually materialize. Whether we are aware or not, we are constantly bringing forth the contents of our thoughts. Regrettably, the majority of individuals unknowingly act as creators. Their mental patterns consist mostly of pessimistic thoughts, which consequently lead to the manifestation of negative circumstances. To become an intentional creator, one must seize control of the mental creative procedure, and this is where the principle of attraction emerges.
2.2. Cultivating a Prosperity Mindset
To cultivate a prosperity mindset, one must first understand what true prosperity is and the role played in the attainment of it. Affluence is not just money. It is the abundant life, the whole life, including health, wealth, love, and perfect self-expression. The first step to cultivating a prosperity mindset is taking on the belief that you are meant to live in abundance. This may be a difficult step for those that have waded through life feeling lack of any form. But, no matter what your past is, your future is meant to be abundant. Those who prosper have no severe money shortages, no limitation on choices of any kind. They have a feeling of being released from any type of bondage. This is the real freedom. Close your eyes and imagine what it would feel like to never again have a severe lack of anything. How does it feel?
This is the feeling you must strive to carry and you will see it manifest in time. Step two is to seek an understanding that there is a higher power that is your source. This is the source of all supply, to meet any need you could ever conceive of. This power is within us and when tapped into, will allow desires to manifest. This source is also where perfect health and well-being come from. Step three, understand the universal principle of giving and receiving. Many people want to receive first, but this is a limited way that often leads to a dead end. When you get your hands on the flow of the universe, which is continuous, you will never again be in need.
The universe will meet your needs before you can even ask. At this time, you are free to receive in abundance and give to others, who are still in need. Finally, develop the wisdom to cooperate with the universal principle in every thought, word, and action. This principle is that only good is intended for you and any obstacle is self-created and can be removed by you. This is the abundant life and the prosperity mindset has now been set in motion.
2.3. Taking Inspired Action
This was not a regular occurrence for him and it was quite out of character. He was not dependent on the outcome of the lottery to improve his situation, it was just a spontaneous inspiration. He won a car. He thought it was a nice little coincidence. A while later when the new model of that car had been released, the lottery company contacted him to let him know that the value of the car had increased, and that they were going to give him cash instead of the car. The amount was over $80,000. Now you can imagine this was quite a pleasant surprise during the man’s day! But it is quite an understatement to say that the idea of ‘winning and $80,000’ had never crossed this man’s mind. A mere coincidence had materialized more wealth than he had ever considered possible. This is the potential of inspired action.
The universe has the wisdom and power to materialize enormous wealth almost instantly, and in ways that are quite beyond the comprehension of most of us. Inspired action can often lead to wealth far greater than we ever imagined possible. This is exemplified in the following true story. A friend’s father one day felt inspired to purchase a lottery ticket.
The law of attraction will bring opportunities for wealth to us, but we must take inspired action to capitalize on these. What that means is that we must act in ways that appear to be ‘coincidental’ in seizing opportunities as they arise. Staying in our current situation because it is comfortable is not taking inspired action, and this will not lead us to the quickest shortcut to the wealth we seek. Inspired action can sometimes be a little frightening as it requires us to leave our comfort zones, but taking risks is a part of being successful. This does not mean we should bet our life savings at the casino, but starting a wise investment with some of it is one very common way to start in the right direction.