Affirmative Prayer
AFFIRMATIVE PRAYERS: A PATH TO SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
What Are Affirmative Prayers and How Do They Foster Spiritual Awakening?
Affirmative prayer is a proactive, uplifting practice where we affirm our desired outcome instead of pleading to a higher power. We learn to use positive thinking and intentional words to change our reality. By shifting our focus from limitations to a mindset of abundance, unity, and empowerment, we connect with divine energy to manifest spiritual growth, awareness, and our true beliefs.
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Affirmative Prayer Requests
Ways to Receive a LIVE Personal Prayer
In-Person Affirmative Prayer
on Sundays after Service
Live ONLINE Affirmative Prayer
on First Sundays after Service On Zoom
Join us on Zoom following Sunday Service on the first Sunday of every month for a time of Affirmative prayer and spiritual support.
Request Personal Prayer
Those wishing to have their special prayer requests remembered in the Prayer chain for 30 days.
Prayer Chaplains
Certified Soul Center Prayer Chaplains may use their certification in their private practice as a healer, therapist, holistic practitioner, in their own community and with family members and friends.
Soul Center Licensed Prayer Chaplains have committed to serving our community by being available for individual prayer after services and by phone. They may occasionally make in-person hospital or home visits during challenging times.
Practitioners
Spiritual Director
Rev. Keith is a Licensed Practitioner, Minister, and a faculty member at the Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA. A devout animal lover, Rev. Keith has been leading the Animal Kinship Ministry at Agape since 2007. A Founder and Spiritual Director at Aum & Garden, a metaphysical events and retail center in Sherman Oaks, CA, (www.aumandgarden.com) Rev. Keith has been practicing and teaching Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET®) since 2002. He is a certified evolutionary Astrologer and Yoga Nidra Facilitator. He speaks and facilitates workshops on metaphysics, intuitive development and Divine energy medicine.
A huge advocate of self-care and empowerment, Rev. Keith regularly facilitates classes throughout the U.S.A. focusing on Divine energy medicine, holistic wellness, science & spirituality, meditation and nature retreats. Rev. Keith believes that all paths can lead to spiritual growth.
Become a Prayer Chaplain
Prayer Chaplain Program & Certification
The prayer chaplaincy program is for those looking to deepen their connection to Spirit through prayer and service. SCOC Prayer Chaplains serve the congregation by offering individual prayer on Sunday mornings and through telephone call prayer requests as needed. Prayer Chaplains connect to the community in a deep and meaningful way by holding sacred space and practicing kindness and compassion.
The commitment to become a Soul Center OC Prayer Chaplain begins with a simple application and interview to welcome you into the program. There is a small non-refundable application fee to begin the process and help cover administrative costs. If a required class has been taken prior to entering into the program, the class(es) will be reviewed for consideration of program fulfillment. Some classes from other spiritual centers will also be considered.
Below is an outline of the courses required to complete the chaplaincy program. In some cases, alternate classes may be substituted for those listed and will be announced as such.
Introduction to Prayer Chaplaincy (One time 4 hour class)
- Universal Laws and Principles of Spiritual life
- Confidentiality and Boundaries
- Responsibilities and Conduct
Satiating Prayer 5 week class (Or equivalent)
- Foundations of Affirmative Prayer
Meditation, a Joyous Practice 4 week class (Or equivalent)
- Fundamentals of centering and principles of meditation
Praying on Purpose 5 week class (Or equivalent)
- Forgiveness
- Grief and loss
- Prosperity
- Health and wellness
Life Visioning (5 week class)
Prayer Practicum (One time 4 hour class)
- Review and practice affirmative prayer with/for others & types of prayer
- Understanding vigil
Ethics and Oaths of a Prayer Chaplain (One time 4 hour class)
- Chaplain code of ethics
- Continuing Education
- Guidelines and the law • Being of service
At our spiritual center, we use transformative affirmative prayer to reinforce that each person is a co-creator of their own reality. Prayer opens the door to deeper awareness and our divine potential. Practicing affirmative prayer nurtures spiritual awakening, inviting connection, gratitude, abundance, and positivity into every aspect of our lives.
The Benefits of Using Affirmative Prayers for Spiritual Growth
Affirmative prayers shift focus away from negative thoughts, encouraging positivity, as well as gratitude. This helps us cultivate optimism and appreciate life’s abundance. Through affirmation prayer, we learn to connect with our inner self and God, and it empowers us to take responsibility for our own spiritual and personal growth. We strengthen our faith, by integrating prayer into our lives, developing more clarity and a sense of inner peace, because we feel a deeper connection with the universe.
How Affirmative Prayers Can Deepen Your Spiritual Connection
Through divine inspiration, affirmations, and focused prayer at spiritual events, we access our unique nature and connect to our divine higher power. Reciting affirmative prayers encourages introspection, inviting us to examine our beliefs and thought patterns, leading to deeper understanding. By embracing our spiritual nature, we can influence reality, and manifest positive outcomes.
FAQ
The steps of affirmative prayer include recognizing the presence and infinite power of the Divine and acknowledging boundless love and wisdom. Affirm your connection with this higher power, to create unity. State your desired outcome using positive and present-tense affirmations as though it has already manifested. Express gratitude for the fulfillment of your prayer, trusting the Divine’s ability to make your intentions a reality. Release any attachment to the outcome, letting go and trusting in the universal flow to deliver what is best for you. Through these steps, we foster faith, positivity, and spiritual connection.
Mental Alignment trains our mind to affirm what is good, true, and possible rather than dwelling on limitations or negativity. Using spiritual declarations, we declare our intentions using positive language and statements to unify our consciousness with the universe. We learn to express and practice gratitude, embracing the outcome as if it has already manifested itself. This reinforces our trust in the Divine. These actions inspire us to achieve more unity and spiritual growth.
This prayer affirms the divine connection, positivity, and the power of intentional creation.
“I am a perfect expression of the Divine, whole and complete in every way. Infinite wisdom guides my steps, love fills my heart, and abundance flows to me effortlessly. I align my thoughts and actions with the truth of my being, co-creating a life of peace, joy, and harmony with the infinite power of the universe.”
In the American New Thought movement, one of the most powerful affirmations is:
“I am a divine expression of infinite love, wisdom, and abundance. All that I seek is already within me, manifesting in perfect harmony with the universe.”
This affirmation recognizes divine unity, nurtures trust in the universal flow, manifests positive outcomes, and embodies the essence of affirmative prayer.
