The Prospering Power of PEACE

by Catherine Ponder
pges.94-95 Millionaires of the Genesis

The peaceful state of mind, which Isaac symbolizes has been underestimated. A healing method that become famous early in this century was very simple: The metaphysician who developed it got people into a relaxed, peaceful state of mind. Healing occurred naturally.

A high- strung businessman had suffered the pain and discomfort of ulcers for years. Then he began to attend a prayer group whose members spent time dwelling upon "peace" as a healing power. Months later this businessman realized he had not only become more peaceful, but that his ulcers were gone. They wer never returned.

Another businessman had struggled for years in an effort to stop smoking. None of the usual methods had worked to cure his desire. Then he attended a lecture where the speaker talked about the restoring power of "peace". After this man silently considered these ideas, he joined in a closing meditation on "peace". That same day this man discovered that his desire to smoke was gone- never to return.

In the word "peace" is found every element of good: Life, love, wisdom, power, substance. The mystics have long taught that the consciousness of peace is always a forerunner of victory. In the peaceful state of mind all of the blessings of life are found. The peaceful stete of mind will win out against all odds. It will always demonstrate good results for you. Isaac proved this with the Philistines in his "wells of abundance" experiences - as related in the Chapter of this book.

You can gain control of your mind, body, financial affairs and relationships with others by first speaking words of "peace".

The Psalmist knew that peace and prosperity are related when he affirmed "Peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces" (Psalms 122:7). Isaac proved that peace and prosperity go hand in hand. He increased his income a hundredfold in one year through a peaceful state of mind that was coupled with outer action as a farmer.