Power of Prosperity Series
September 2007: Order

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," I wish you a year of abundance.

Unlimited blessings,



Rev. Morgan

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Power of Prosperity
September 2007: Order

Webster’s dictionary defines “order” as “to put people or things in their proper places in relationship to each other.” Order is described as the first law of the universe. This power is a mind power, an inner power first.

The primary function of order is to set things in right relationship to each other. For example, Jesus said, “Seek ye first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things shall be yours also.” By setting up the right relationship of seeking first the kingdom, we are putting into action the first law of prosperity.

Internal order results in external order. When we think things are out of order in our lives we often try to re-establish it with rules and laws, which can become graven images. By putting these manmade regulations before God, even more disorder occurs. It happens because we’ve upset the law of order, or the right relationship.

The quickest way to bring order is to claim divine order in all of our affairs—to seek first the kingdom. This can work quickly, but it also can take a great deal of time. Sometimes lack of orderly thought is responsible for delayed demonstrations. We block our own prosperity. We cannot accept our good until our consciousness is ready. This is why order is defined as a mind power. It must begin first in mind.

Catherine Ponder says, “One of the highest forms of prayer is to give thanks for divine order in your mind, body, and affairs, even if it is not there yet.” In doing this we first gain a sense of peace, power and control of our mind and emotions. Then we may feel compelled to do things in the outer to bring outer affairs into order. Look for, expect, and give thanks for divine order often. And see prosperity flow.

What the Bible says:

“Every sabbath day Aaron shall set them in order before the Lord regularly as a commitment of the people of Israel, as a covenant forever.” Lev 24:8

“Answer me, if you can; set your words in order before me; take your stand.” Job 33:5

“…also said to the king of Israel, "Inquire first for the word of the Lord.” 1Kings 22:5

“The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head.” Mark 4:28

What Unity says:

“The divine idea of order is the idea of adjustment, and as this is established in man’s thoughts, his mind and affairs will be at one with the universe in harmony.” Charles Fillmore, The Revealing Word

“Order is the affirming power, the recognizing power that God is in charge and all is well.” Michael Maday, New Thought for a New Millennium

“Divine order will be expressed in your work when you have faith in God. Your hours will be filled with good, profitable work. You will find opportunity to encourage and help those whom the Father may send, and in this way, you see, you will be keeping your part of the universal law of prosperity and opening channels through which greater good will come.” Myrtle Fillmore, How to Let God Help You

“We can achieve order and harmony in every aspect of our lives with a habit of neatness. As we de-clutter our lives, we signal the universe that we are ready to handle more good.” Edwene Gaines, The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity

Ideas for practice:

• Strive for order – The mystics tell us that order is Heaven’s first law. We cannot feel at our best when we are surrounded by a mess. Edwene Gaines suggests these ideas to start with the following: Tidy your house, balance your checkbook, file your paperwork, organize your office, complete unfinished projects that have been weighing on you mind, clean out your closet or wash your car. Notice the change in your thoughts and emotions when you are in these spaces. How have they changed?
  
  
• If you have trouble with the first idea, take this into your prayer time. Focus on the feelings you have around the cluttered areas of your life. Pick one at a time and spend a few moments in silence. Record your thoughts and feelings in your journal. Now, try visualizing that space in perfect order. What does it look like, what do you feel like when you are there? Commit to yourself to spend 5 minutes a day or a week, on just getting started on bringing order to that area. Know that you can quit after that, or if you feel inclined, you can continue. Be gentle with yourself. Journal after each experience, and continue to visualize the area in perfect order.
  
  
• Create a “Personal Order Chart.” List the priorities in your life and rank them from most important to least. Meditate on divine order, by holding your list in the silence. Ask, “What would it look like to ‘seek first the kingdom?’” Take time with this as often as you wish until you have a sense of how your order chart is God’s plan for you. How does it show up in your prosperity?
  
  
• Talk with your prayer triad about how to bring order into your lives. Share and pray with each other about special challenges you face.

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