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by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

This last week of the interpretation of my benediction is for the word "affirm." This verb may be the most powerful one in my blessing. By affirming something, I state or assert positively what I have allowed, acknowledged, and accepted in the earlier part of the sentence. I express aloud an agreement with, and support of, the affirmation I have made.

Sometimes, declaring that a situation has a positive outcome-- even when I'm not sure I buy into that goodnes…

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

During this third week of the description of my benediction, I will concentrate on the verb "accept." To accept something, especially in my context here, is an emotional, genuinely heartfelt response to the affirmation or prayer that precedes it. It is the sensitive receiving of the message, the belief that I can take hold of the statement, intensely and sincerely. When I accept something on a spiritual level, I trust and have an unshakeable faith that it is t…

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

This week I'd like to share the second verb of my benediction, which is "acknowledge." To acknowledge is a more intellectual process than the other verbs of the benediction. It is a statement of receiving and agreeing that a fact or a belief is accurate. When I acknowledge my affirmations and prayers, I admit to and concede the truth of what I have spoken from a mental standpoint.

Affirmation: I now recognize that spiritual peace, prosperity, perfect dynamic he…

by Rev. Rita Scheibeck

I am frequently asked about the closing statement to my meditations. When I write my prayers and affirmations, I always end them with the benediction: "I now allow, acknowledge, accept and affirm that these things are so."

This week I will focus on the first verb of this phrase, "allow." To allow means that I give permission to the ideas that I have spoken to enter my conscious mind. I let or give space to the ideas in my heart and soul. When I grant a thought …