Power of Prosperity Series
November 2007: Renunciation/Elimination

Unity Church of Christianity Appleton, Wisconsin

Dear Congregant,

Last year we explored The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene Gaines. Edwene bases her work on Charles Fillmore’s book Prosperity.

In 2007 we look at prosperity through another Charles Fillmore perspective, The Twelve Powers of Man.

Charles explains these as the attributes of God expressed through man. Each month we will take a power and see what an important part each power plays in bring abundant prosperity into our lives. As we journey into the "Twelve Powers of Prosperity," we wish you a year of abundance.

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Power of Prosperity
November 2007: Renunciation/Elimination

Webster’s defines “renunciation” as the act of refusing to follow, obey, or recognize any longer.” Similarly, it defines “elimination” as “the act of expelling or setting aside as no longer important.” This is an inward and outward power. Not releasing in the mind tends to constrict the entire body.

It is no surprise that Charles Fillmore made November the month of elimination. The power in December is life or the rebirth of the Christ within. To have this happen successfully, we must eliminate that which does not serve. We must make room for the prosperous life we are meant to have.

This is the “let go, and let God” power. According to quantum physics, two things cannot occupy the same space at the same time, and we want to remember that thoughts are things. We cannot hold a positive and negative thought at the same time.

We can release ideas, fears, memories, and people that no longer serve. We can change our minds, our beliefs and our lives. But first, we must be willing. Letting go takes courage, but it gives us freedom. When not filled with fearful or negative thoughts, our minds are freed to be creative and open to new channels of prosperity. So friends, let go and let God.

The power of will, when partnered with elimination, cleanses and prepares our minds for new ideas, new beliefs, and new understandings about our own prosperity. Have a happy and prosperous Thanksgiving.

What the Bible says:

“Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’” Mt 18:3

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Ro 12:2

“Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” Is 43:18

“From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see everything has become new!” 2 Cor 5:16-17

What Unity says:

“Renunciation is the letting go of old thoughts in order that new thoughts may find a new place in consciousness.” Charles Fillmore, Revealing Word

“The mind power of renunciation not only eliminates the old, but expands the new. It will not leave you desolate, if you do your part. It not only takes something from you, but it gives something to you.” Catherine Ponder, The Healing Secrets of the Ages

“You will never lose anything through release but simply open the way for the good of all to manifest.” Catherine Ponder, The Healing Secret of the Ages

“If we could renounce those nervous glances backward and forward and instead trust the natural flow of life as the crab, the tadpole and the butterfly do. How much easier our own transformation would be!” Rosemary Fillmore Rhea, New Thought for a New Millennium

“Thinking habitually about people, their actions and their human limitations, tends to bind one to personal consciousness.” Myrtle Fillmore, How to Let God Help You

Ideas for practice:

• Spend some time in quiet repeating this prayer to yourself.
  
  Welcome, welcome, welcome.
  
  I welcome everything that comes to me in the moment, because I know it is for my healing.
  
  I welcome every thought, feeling, emotion, person, situation, and condition.
  
  I let go of my desire for security.
  
  I let go of my desire for approval.
  
  I let go of my desire for control.
  
  I let go of my desire to change situations, conditions, other people, and myself.
  
  I open to the love and presence of God, and the healing and grace in this moment.
  
  (adapted from Mary Mrozowski, quoted in Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, by Cynthia Bourgeault)
  
  What does this prayer bring up for you? Which statement(s) is hardest to say? In your journal, write a letter to God, stating anything that comes up for you in this prayer.
  
  
• Memorize the prayer above. The next time you find yourself drawn into something that doesn’t serve you, pause and repeat this prayer. This might be when you are in wall to wall traffic, someone cuts you off, or when you are in a conversation that is difficult. Later, you can journal about the situation and what happened in you when you were able to remember the prayer.
  
  
• Take any of the above quotes into your prayer time and ponder them. Write about your thoughts in your journal.
  
  
• Ask your prayer triad to hold with you the letting go of what no longer serves you. Discuss anything that came up in the prayer suggested above.

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