Manifestation Vs. Faith

Manifestation is often seen as a form of spiritual power. However, sometimes it is confused with faith. This can lead to misconceptions about both. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between the two. 

Manifestation

Manifestation, sometimes referred to as the “law of attraction”, is a powerful method that uses thoughts to create reality. It is based on the idea that positive thoughts attract positive outcomes, while negative ones attract negative ones. Interestingly, many aspects of manifestation align with the teachings of Christianity and other religions. Although some people worry that manifesting takes God out of the equation, manifesting is perfectly acceptable to God as long as it is done with positive intentions.

Manifestation is a philosophy that traces its origins to the mid-19th century mental healing movement, which is linked to the philosopher Phineas Quimby. Mark Baker Eddy, who wrote “The Science and Practice of Religious Experience,” has credited Quimby for developing the belief system. This philosophy has been called “New Thought” by many. However, the manifestation has evolved drastically since then. This evolution is why some feel there is a disconnect between manifestation and God.  

A manifestation is an approach to spiritual healing that focuses on the power of our thoughts and emotions. Its core concept is that like attracts like, so positive thoughts attract positive things, and negative thoughts attract negative things. The more powerful your thoughts and emotions are, the more likely you are to manifest.

Faith

Faith at its center is the belief in things we can’t see that we through our experiences know to be true, i.e. the existence of God. Manifestation can be used as an outward expression of our inner faith that God will provide us with the things we desire and need in our lives to be happy and successful. 

Faith is action as well as belief. One can show faith not only by believing in what is to come but acting on what one believes will come. Faith is expressed by the way you live your life. The more you exercise it the more powerful it becomes in your life. 

Christian believers believe in the power of the mind or practicing faith. This practice is similar to manifestation since it focuses on the power of our thoughts and emotions. In manifesting, our thoughts and emotions attract the things we desire. The more powerful our thoughts and emotions are, the more likely they are to manifest. This is similar to how faith works, the more faith we have in God, the more powerful we become in accessing the blessings and guidance of heaven.

Faith is actually the first step and building block that manifestation is based on. Manifestation involves thinking, believing, and acting in order to receive the things we desire. Faith is a willingness to let go of your fears and realign with the loving presence of God. However, like manifestation, it also requires thinking, believing, and acting to receive the blessings we desire.

Law of Attraction

The “law of attraction” can help you manifest your desires more easily. It works by attracting like-minded things to your life. By developing the art of focus, you can learn to direct your thoughts and energy to attract more of what you want. Then, you can take action on those opportunities that present themselves to you.

The “law of attraction” is an alternative philosophy that promotes the idea that your thoughts attract the things that you desire. However, some people believe it is detrimental to religious individuals because it can be used to promote a materialistic mindset and is contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Others feel faith and manifestation are both powerful tools and use both regardless of religion. These differences between manifesting and faith make it important to consider both perspectives before making a decision that is in line with what you believe.

Taking Action

How can faith and manifestation be used together? To start with, there are two ways to achieve your goals: action and faith. In order to manifest, you must have clearly defined goals that you are passionately committed to. In addition, you must really want to achieve them. While you must be willing to take general action to reach your goals, you must also have faith in yourself and in the Universe (God) that you will manifest what you are aiming for.

Taking action isn’t necessary to be huge or monumental. Your actions will however show God that you are serious about manifesting. The universe expects action, just as you would not trust a GPS navigation system if you don’t move your car. Actions demonstrate your willingness to follow through on your dream.

Manifestation uses the power of your thoughts and emotions to attract the things you desire. The law of attraction says that like attracts like, so positive thoughts will attract positive things, and negative thoughts will attract negative things. The more powerful your thoughts are, the more likely they will become reality.

Prayer

When we pray, we ask God to give us what we desire. Prayer, in essence, can be viewed as a form of manifestation, it is after all an expression of our desires. Some believe that the universe responds to our prayers. Others believe that our thoughts and visualizations bring our desires to life. Regardless of your beliefs, there are many ways to manifest your faith and make your desires come true. Manifestation involves positive thinking and visualization.

In Hebrews 11:1, we read that faith is “the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen.” When our faith is strong, we live our lives in divine timing. We ask for guidance and follow through on it. We thank God for answers to our prayers, and we often experience them in miraculous ways. We are constantly returning to that feeling of having had our prayers answered.

In Christianity and Judaism, the goal of prayer is to direct the human being to the divine, through philosophical contemplation. Maimonides, a Jewish philosopher, followed this approach and made prayer a part of his spiritual practice. This approach became popular in Christian and Jewish intellectual circles.

God’s Timing

If you’re struggling to decide between God’s timing and your faith, you’re not alone. Millions of people face this question. They’re waiting for God to fulfill a promise. In His time, your promise will be fulfilled. It’s important to understand that God’s timing isn’t always syncopated with your own. For example, we should remember that God’s time is different than ours. We often think we can live on our own schedule regardless. We’ve all heard stories about Jesus weeping in Jerusalem because it didn’t recognize the time He was visiting. Or what about the time the Israelites missed their chance to enter Canaan? This is where faith comes into play, that things will work out for you according to God’s timing and grace.

 

 Conclusion

In summary, prayer as a practice is similar to manifestation since it focuses on the power of our thoughts and emotions. In manifesting, our thoughts and emotions attract the things we desire. The more powerful our thoughts and emotions are, the more likely they are to manifest. Faith is not a lack of power – it is a willingness to let go of your fears and realign with the loving presence of the Universe. A manifestation is an approach to spiritual healing that focuses on the power of our thoughts and emotions. The more powerful your thoughts and emotions are, the more likely you are to manifest. By developing the art of focus, you can learn to direct your thoughts and energy to attract more of what you want.