This time my thoughts are about the book : ) I'm just going to copy and paste a paragraph from my personal blog since that is where I was writing about the book:
THe other book I'm reading is "The Jackrabbit Factor" by Leslie Householder. This is the one we're doing for bookclub this month. It's written by a Morman, so it is a book about the law of attraction with (thankfully) God put in his proper place instead of this vague "universe" power that is getting all the credit. I do find the law of attraction interesting -- to be honest I was completely sick of hearing about "The Secret" and blah blah blah, until I listened to "Recieving Answers to Prayers" a book by Elder Gene R. Cook. In there he quotes the scripture "Ask in faith, believing that ye shall recieve ... " and then talked about how we should go as far as to thank Heavenly Father for the things we are asking for -- even though we haven't received them yet, becuase that is showing our faith and the belief that we will receive the righteous blessing. I basically decided that is what this law of attraction hooplah really is. It's about being grateful for what you have, determining what you desire, and, if that is a righteous desire, going to Heavenly Father in prayer, asking in faith, belieivng you will recieve and keeping your mind open for the inspiration that will come to help you achieve what you want. I guess the key is that the desire is righteous, and in tune with what God's plan. It's not the "universe" magically aligning things and dropping money on your doorstep -- It is Heavenly Father opening doors, and guiding you to achieve the dream you desire.
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hmm, that's interesting that you found that in Cook's book.....I guess i never really realized that was an act of faith...i'm gonna try! :)
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