Religion And The Law of Attraction
It may appear at first that the Law of Attraction and religion may be at odds. In fact, there are some cases of dogma across various sects of various religions where the Law of Attraction may be very difficult to integrate.
In general, however, there is absolutely no reason to ignore the Law of Attraction because of any religious beliefs you hold.
If you are of a religious nature, you may be Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, etc. For Western religions, consider the Law of Attraction as the basic law of the universe that God has set in motion to allow you to define your spirit and your mind to the outside universe.
This is a universe of free will, and the tools have been given to you to exist in any way, shape or form that you please. It is up to you to make sure your decisions match your moral center.
For Eastern religions, the Law of Attraction fits like a glove. This is the basic Law behind the scenes of the universe, determining how we evolve ourselves as spiritual beings in the present moment in the state in which we currently find ourselves. The Law of Attraction can be used to better oneself or others, and can also be used to know oneself more deeply.
Obviously, if you hold religious beliefs that appear to contradict the Law of Attraction, please focus in on exactly what it is that you believe is the contradiction. Then look closer.
Really pay attention and make sure you are truly understanding both sides. In many cases, this extra attention will allow you to find the underlying misunderstandings or misinterpretations that have caused you to find the Law of Attraction threatening. If however you decide that the Law of Attraction flies strongly against your beliefs, abandon further research – the conscious use of the all-pervasive Law of Attraction is not for you at this time.
As a member of any religion, you can use the Law of Attraction to attract experiences, coincidences, people and knowledge that will further enhance your religious and spiritual focus.
You can also attract the mundane, physical items you are interested in as well as more abstract notions such as freedom of your time and energy. You can use the Law of Attraction to attract Bible buddies, a mate who shares your religious beliefs, or good health for a family member.
There is no end to the number of uses of the Law of Attraction in any spiritual journey, be it religious or not…
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Does The Law of Attraction Require Departure From Religion?
The quick answer here is: Certainly Not! Now, for many of you, that affirmation will suffice, but this article is being directed at those of you who aren’t quite sure you are allowed to call upon the Law of Attraction and still remain faithful to your religious beliefs.
It has been deeply ingrained in your very soul that your particular set of spiritual guidelines would never approve of such wanton self absorbed desires, and that no individual faithfully living out a Judeo-Christian life style would become caught up in such an obviously New-Age philosophy. Mind over matter? Thoughts are things? Believe it and receive it?
Cries of blasphemy will ring out as loud as the bells of Notre Dame all across the fruited plains, as denominational church leaders fear their sheep will run off to greener pastures if they are allowed to practice this heresy.
But what does the Bible really teach about success? Consider Abraham, one of the wealthiest men alive in his time, and yet a man of enormous faith and love for God. King Solomon, perhaps the richest man to ever live, was also the wisest, and his faith in God, although he departed from it at times, was an overriding influence in his life.
Biblical examples of great wealth and deep faith in God are many, and yet, somehow the idea that it is more blessed to be poor is a prevalent one. Now, please understand, if you are called to a life of service, such as Mother Theresa was, where finances hold no personal meaning for you I applaud your devoted heart.
However, do you realize there were people who so valued The good Mother’s work that she herself never needed to be concerned with such worldly worries as bills, and so forth?
The Bible’s instructions are to `Do all things as though doing them unto the Lord’. Do you suppose `all’ means `all’? If so, then `all’ includes investing wisely, acquiring property, developing and nurturing healthy personal relationships, and ultimately encourages success in all we set our minds to.
Here is an excerpt from the Bible, Proverbs chapter 31, a study in the virtuous woman:
“She rises before her servants; She considers a field and buys it, and with her profits she plants a vineyard”.
The model of a godly woman, and she has servants? She buys and sells land for profit? Oh my, what next?
Napoleon Hill, author of many success inspiring books including the classic must read, `Think and Grow Rich’, was a devout Christian, and yet he never believed his drive for success, and vision to help others achieve it, held any conflict with his faith.
Today, some of the greatest names in Christianity are themselves quite wealthy, so free your soul from the bondage of fear in this area. God has promised to bestow upon you the desires of your heart, if only you dare to ask.
You have not, because you ask not! Call it what you will, the Law of Attraction exists, it always has, and it always will, since it stands outside of our conception of time.
Whether or not you choose to apply this awesome truth to your life is entirely up to you, I pray you will judge wisely…
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