by Dale Shumaker
4spirit@gmail.com
Wallace D. Wattles wrote the Science of the Getting Rich about a century ago.
One publisher (Inner Traditions International, Limited) says this about Wallace Wattles:
"Wallace D. Wattles (1860-1911) was the author of numerous books, the best known of which is The Science of Getting Rich. He experienced failure after failure in his early life until after many years of study and experimentation he formulated a set of principles that, with scientific precision, create financial and spiritual wealth. He died a prosperous man in 1911."
They go on to say, he was the central inspiration behind the best-selling book The Secret.
In the last chapter of the book, he summarized his concept for getting rich that he says will always work.
"THERE is a thinking stuff from which all things are made, and which, in its original state, permeates, penetrates, and fills the inter spaces of the universe.
A thought in this substance produces the thing that is imaged by the thought. Man can form things in his thought, and by impressing his thought upon formless substance can cause the thing he thinks about to be created.
In order to do this, man must pass from the competitive to the creative mind; otherwise he cannot be in harmony with the Formless Intelligence, which is always creative and never competitive in spirit.
Man may come into full harmony with the Formless Substance by entertaining a lively and sincere gratitude for the blessings it bestows upon him. Gratitude unifies the mind of man with the intelligence of Substance, so that man's thoughts are received by the Formless. Man can remain upon the creative plane only by uniting himself with the Formless Intelligence through a deep and continuous feeling of gratitude.
Man must form a clear and definite mental image of the things he wishes to have, to do, or to become; and he must hold this mental image in his thoughts, while being deeply grateful to the Supreme that all his desires are granted to him. The man who wishes to get rich must spend his leisure hours in contemplating his Vision, and in earnest thanksgiving that the reality is being given to him. Too much stress cannot be laid on the
importance of frequent contemplation of the mental image,
coupled with unwavering faith
and devout gratitude.
This is the process by which the impression is given to the Formless, and the creative forces set in motion. The creative energy works through the established channels of natural growth, and of the industrial and social order. All that is included in his mental image will surely be brought to the man who follows the instructions given above, and whose faith does not waver.
What he wants will come to him through the ways of established trade and commerce. In order to receive his own when it shall come to him, man must be active; and this activity can only consist in more than filling his present place. He must keep in mind the Purpose to get rich through the realization of his mental image. And he must do, every day, all that can be done that day, taking care to do each act in a successful manner.
He must give to every man a use value in excess of the cash value he receives, so that each transaction makes for more life; and he must so hold the Advancing Thought that the impression of increase will be communicated to all with whom he comes in contact.
The men and women who practice the foregoing instructions will certainly get rich;
and the riches they receive will be in exact proportion
to the definiteness of their vision,
the fixity of their purpose,
the steadiness of their faith,
and the depth of their gratitude."
I found a fascination with Wattles thoughts and not knowing anything about him, something kept drawing me back to his book.The full book is on online at:
http://www.v-j-enterprises.com/scienceofgettingrich.pdf
In the Science of Getting Rich there are striking parallels to the Spiritual path to Spiritual Riches.
The nucleus of all faith is that Spirit creates Matter.
God is Spirit.
Spirit creates from nothing what it desires.
God created the world, universe from nothingness. He created man from dust of what He created. And this phenomenon hasn't stopped. Spirit, now among us, gives us the same privileges to create--from nothing.
Faith is the trigger that ignites the explosion of vapor into matter, functional existence. In our vision, when in prayer and power, the power of Spirit is expressed in Scriptures. Our Faith wells up. We see a picture in our minds of God's designated outcomes. The longer, more intense our times in concentrated, contemplation, or overtly expressive times, the greater the thrust of Spirit Power is produced.
The vision from Spirit, in our hearts, minds, soul is put in motion.
It affects everything it is connected with and controls--That's Everything!
In our hearts we must know nothing can steal this (like competitive factors) in that God's Spirit creates from nothing and controls everything. In our hearts, we must also have a forgiving spirit.
Lack of forgiveness, bitterness, jealousy just kills Spirit activity. When you forgive, tolerate, bless rather than curse, give rather than horde or protect, you increase the ignition power of Spirit.
According to your faith (belief and a kind heart) it is done to you.
Gratitude is then another key as reflected by Wattles. Praise and Worship unites you with the inner soul of God's Spirit's Presence. In there, expressing gratitude to Him, He takes care of all challenging matters around you. In these moments of grateful expression, Spirit heals those you love, protects them. Spirit gives you exciting visions of even greater things He is planning to do. And shows your part in them.
When you receive these inspirations,
write them down.
Share with others who have faith in God and you.
Recite it daily,
pray it daily,
dream it daily
and express praise for it daily.
Walk in the path it tells you to walk, daily.
You will always see more accomplished than you imagined, contribute more than you thought you could, and see miraculous around you more than you ever thought possible.
But in this journey there may be a few toll roads along the way. Jesus asked, "Are you willing to pay the price?" When Jesus said "follow Me," He was also asking “are you willing to have the same priorities as I have?"
Do you value having a home more than “walking with Me?”
Do you mourn physical death and losing the things of the world more than Spiritual death... “ and living with Me forever?”
Do you value earthly ties, biological and socially, more than ties to Heavenly fellowship, or the fellowship with those who also “believe in Me with all their heart?”
(see Luke 9:52-62)
Has your faith developed so that your faith extends beyond belief just for you, but also for others' well being? Is your faith, your vision, so fixed on God's Power at work with you, and His love for others that you have the same faith for them... what He wants for another person?
Is your life about living in the Supernatural so you walk with power to heal others, as Jesus did, and Spirit can do through you too. Is life about getting stuff, or using what is given you to contribute to others?
As God told Joshua, the Psalmist, the Wise one,
"To meditate on His ways.
Study this Book of Instruction continually.
Meditate on it day and night
so you will be sure to obey everything written in it.
Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do."
(Joshua 1:8. NLT)
Jesus said to live for His Kingdom, the Kingdom of Heaven, and all these things will be part of your life as well.
"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,
and live righteously,
and he will give you everything you need."
(Matthew 6:33, NLT)
Evil will fight good.
Persist in Spirit and you will eventually win.
His Power will fight for you.
Do not waver in this Faith, this vision, this Inspired walk. Keep active in it, stay active in Spirit. But first, always start in Spirit and then from Spirit's direction... take action.
Spirit through Prayer moves matter,
creates favorable conditions,
then shows you.
You Now walk with victory just ahead. New levels of depth in happiness will come into your life, into your deepest part of your soul continually.
Riches of Spirit will have an eternal sustaining place... in your heart, mind, soul.
"I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.
I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your principles."
(Psalm 119:14, 16, 30, NLT)
Jesus was saying... "put My mission for you first, follow My Spirit-Inspired principles above all other things." If you do, the kingdom of Heaven will walk with you, along with all its resources, and be continually around you.
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