TRUE PROSPERITY .

'And whatsoever he does shall prosper', both in his spiritual life and in his outward life. One who waits upon the Lord, and meditates daily upon His word, especially those parts that are strong affirmations of Truth (God's precious promises), becomes strong and mighty in soul and spirit.

He becomes conscious of a new power that thrills him, of an expansion of consciousness in which he knows that all is well.

Also, he prospers in the outward life. George Muller waited upon God, for the nourishment of his own soul, and was greatly prospered both in his spiritual life, in health of body, and as regards supply. Apart from nearly a million and a half pounds sterling ($7,500,000) or so given him for his work, for which no appeals were made, his income rose from about £50 per annum to over £3,000 per annum. He had to pass through times of universal depression, but always he was maintained, blessed and prospered. George Muller did

all this in order to prove to Christian people that God was still an available God. Each one of us can do the same. God is greater than any depression, greater than the intense difficulties that beset modern men in business, whether employers or employed. Their paths are beset with very great difficulties and uncertainties, but God is greater than them all.

Every difficulty must give way to Truth, because Truth is the only Reality. Every time that we turn to God we 'lay up treasures in Heaven where moth and rust doth not corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.' If we take our stand in Truth, refusing to give way,

then Truth by its own power demonstrates itself and vindicates our faith.

But it is necessary to change the whole thought-life and consciousness, so that we think and live in the consciousness of the reality of Divine Substance. How can this be accomplished? First of all we have to give up certain wrong habits of thought, replacing them by right habits. The

following is a list of thoughts that have to he avoided. It must be remembered that thoughts represent desires, and these in turn arouse emotions. First there is our human desire, next comes the thought (which can he controlled) after which is aroused an emotion that cannot he

controlled. By right thinking desires become transmuted, and emotions (if undesirable) prevented from arising. I shall therefore deal only with thoughts.

THOUGHTS TO AVOID

Wishing (Day Dreaming)

Self-pity.

Lust, Immorality and Passion.

Fear and doubt.

Lack. Limitation

All the above effectively keep away prosperity and abundance. They eat out the very heart of a man.

THOUGHTS TO CULTIVATE

Good will, blessing, and benediction

Achievement and accomplishment

Praise and thanksgiving

Consecration to God and Higher Service

Trusting in God the Only Power

Divine Inexhaustible Substance

The above helps to change the mind so that it becomes a magnet.

The above rough table gives some idea of what has to be done in the way of changing one's thoughts. In course of time the new, constructive, positive, God-established thoughts filter into, and occupy the subconscious mind, so that a consciousness of Truth is entered into.
Henry Thomas Hamblin.

"Seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added."

"For we know that prosperity is of Thee."