ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to work on this book. Doing something interesting, doing something useful is always nice. And it’s especially rewarding when what you do inspires and enriches people, just as Joseph Murphy’s books inspired and enriched me.
In particular, I want to say thank you to Pete Allen and Sarah Castle from JMW Group for their support and endless patience. They will smile when they read these words: they will no doubt feel that the word “infinite” is too weak to describe the degree of patience they showed in working with me. I don’t know a word that would express an even greater number, but if I knew, I would certainly use it.
But, perhaps, it is not so much the word “infinite” that is too weak, but the word “patience”. Maybe we should talk not about patience, but about endurance. Yes, I should change that sentence. I want to thank Pete Allen and Sarah Castle for their endless endurance.
Thanks also to the production editor, Marianne Hutlak, who spared no time and effort in turning the manuscript into a real book.
It would be ungrateful of me not to express my gratitude to my cat Toby. He was deprived of attention from me for several months. He constantly visited me in my office, expressing his love for me and expecting reciprocal affection. But instead of affection, he often received only scoldings if he entered my office at the very moment when I was painfully searching for the right word or the right idea. But ultimately he prevailed, reminding me of one of the most profound truths expressed by Joseph Murphy (which you will find in the chapter on forgiveness): “Without love in our hearts, we stumble and fall.”
Briefly about the author: who is Joseph Murphy
The author was born on May 20, 1898 in Ireland. He devoted a significant part of his life to the study of Eastern religions. The man spent many years in India and was a research fellow at the University of India, where he received his Ph.D. He studied the Chinese philosophical texts "I Ching", the works of Ernest Holmes, Emmett Fox and other researchers of the principles of new thinking.
In his works, Murphy addresses the issue of the influence of a person’s subconscious forces on his destiny. He repeatedly stated:
What we believe makes us who we are.
Murphy envisioned the human subconscious as a dark room where we create images that must live out in real life. His work “The Power of Your Subconscious” was named a best book by the British Institute of Self-Development and has sold millions of copies worldwide. The researcher’s works will tell you how to overcome fears and mental barriers, solve problems and make difficult decisions, improve your financial situation and make friends.
The author secured success and worldwide fame thanks to the following works:
- "The Power of Your Subconscious";
- “The magical power of the mind. Control your destiny!”;
- “Miraculous power to obtain endless wealth”;
- "The Power of the Cosmic Mind."
Readers claim that by following Joseph Murphy's positive thinking program, they changed their attitude towards life and were able to achieve success, spiritual and material well-being.
For twenty-eight years Murphy served as director of the Church of Divine Science in Los Angeles. About 1300-1500 people attended his sermons every Sunday. In 1976, he moved to Laguna Hills, California, where he continued to perform every Sunday. The doctor had many followers and like-minded people. Joseph died on December 16, 1981 at the age of 83.
EDITOR'S FOREWORD HOW THIS BOOK CAN HELP YOU
By reading this book, you will learn that unlimited power is concentrated within you, allowing you to arrange your life the way you want it, to fill it with success and harmony. You will learn to tune into the infinite intelligence and power hidden within you.
This book contains ideas that will help you transform your life. It will allow you to understand the rules, techniques and principles of using the power of the subconscious to improve health, achieve happiness, increase well-being and everything that you desire for yourself.
To get the most out of this book, start with Part I, The Great Laws of the Subconscious Mind, where you will learn the basic principles of the power of the subconscious mind. Understanding them thoroughly is extremely important. Part II, Change Your Life for the Better Using the Power of the Subconscious Mind, will teach you how to apply the laws of the subconscious mind to areas of your life that you want to improve or change. When reading Part II, take your time - let the information sink in in your head. Reflect on what you read and try to understand how it relates to your current needs. Allow the ideas presented in each successive chapter to take hold in your subconscious and only then move on to the next topic.
After reading a book to the end, keep it always at hand; let her become your life partner, whom you can turn to for help when you encounter any difficulties. For example, if you want to learn more about the power and benefits of prayer,
Control your destiny - Joseph Murphy
This book can magically change your life. I have witnessed extraordinary events and miracles in the lives of men and women from all walks of life in various parts of the world. Miracles will begin to happen in your life, as soon as you use the magical power of your subconscious. The purpose of this book is to show that the habitual way of thinking and the world of fantasy create your destiny, because the essence of a person is determined by the thoughts in his subconscious.
• Do you know why?
Why is one person sad and the other happy? Why does one live in joy and wealth, and the other in poverty and suffering? Why is one fearful and anxious, while the other is optimistic and confident in his abilities? Why does one have a beautiful luxurious home, while the other drags out a miserable existence in a squalid shack? Why is one person constantly accompanied by luck and success, while another fails in all matters? Why is one speaker popular and famous, while another is a boring mediocrity? Why is one person a genius in all his affairs, while another will work like an ox all his life, but will not achieve or accomplish anything worthwhile? Why was one healed from a so-called incurable disease, and the other was not? Why are so many good and faithful people subjected to incredible suffering and torture of soul and body? And why are so many atheists and deeply immoral people successful and prosperous, living in wealth and enjoying great health? Why is one woman happily married, while her sister’s life was unhappy and unsuccessful? Is it possible to find the answer to these questions in the work of your consciousness and subconscious? I can answer you with complete confidence - yes.
• Why was this book written?
Only a sincere desire to answer the previous and many similar questions prompted me to write this book. In it I have tried to explain in as simple a way as possible the great fundamental truths about your mind. I am sure that the fundamental fundamental laws of life and our consciousness can be stated in simple everyday language. You will find that the language of this book is not much different from the language used in daily newspapers, periodicals, at work and at home. I encourage you to study this book and apply the techniques outlined in it. I am absolutely sure that by doing this, you will discover a wonderful and beneficial power for yourself and master it. It will lift you above the chaos of a miserable, boring, unsuccessful life and guide you to the place that you truly deserve, solve all your difficulties, free you from emotional and physical shackles and show you the path to freedom, happiness and peace of mind. This miraculous power of your subconscious can heal you from your illnesses and restore your cheerfulness and strength again. Once you learn how to use this inner strength, you will open the door and walk out of the prison of fear towards a new life, called by the Apostle Peter the wonderful freedom of the sons of God.
• Release of miraculous power
Personal healing is always the most convincing evidence of the power of our subconscious. More than forty-two years ago, I was cured of a malignant tumor (in medical terminology it is called “sarcoma”), using the healing power of my subconscious, which created me and still supports and guides all my life functions. The book outlines the methodology that I used for this. I am absolutely confident that it will help others to trust this Infinite Healing Presence that lurks in the subconscious depths of the minds of all people. With the kind help of my friend (a doctor), I suddenly realized that there was nothing unnatural in the fact that the Creative Mind, which created all my organs, my body, including my heart, could cure its own creation. An ancient proverb says: “The doctor treats the wound, but God heals it.”
• A miracle will happen if you sincerely pray
Scientific prayer is the harmonious interaction of the conscious and subconscious levels of the mind, directed by the scientific method for a specific purpose. This book will teach you the scientific method of harnessing the unlimited power within you to get what you truly want out of life. You strive for a happier, more meaningful and richer life. Start using this miraculous power, and let your path in everyday affairs become smooth, all business problems be solved and harmony come in family relationships. You need to read this book several times. You will learn how this wonderful power works and how you can take advantage of the inspiration and wisdom within you. Learn simple techniques to influence your subconscious. Follow the new scientific way to use this pantry's endless supply. Read carefully, seriously and with love, and you will see what amazing help you can get from it. This book can (and I believe it will) become a turning point in your life.
• Daily Prayers
Do you know how to pray effectively? How long ago has prayer ceased to be your daily need? In an emergency, in times of danger or trouble, under the threat of serious illness or death, prayers flow in a torrent - both yours and your friends. Read your daily newspapers. They tell how the whole people are invited to pray for a child stricken with a so-called incurable disease, for peace between nations, for miners who remained in a mine flooded with water. One newspaper published stories from rescued miners about their prayers while awaiting rescue. In another, a pilot talks about how he prayed during an emergency landing. Of course, prayer always helps in trouble, but for it to become an integral part of your life, you should not wait for misfortune to come. Dramatic successful responses to prayers and miraculous salvation or healing of people are sensational and make big headlines in the newspapers, this is evidence of the effectiveness of prayers. What about the humble prayers of children, the simple thanksgiving for mercy and daily bread, the faithful devotion by which a person seeks union with God? Working with people led me to think about the need for different approaches to prayer. I have experienced the power of prayer in my own life. I have met and spoken with many people who have received joy from miraculous prayer. Usually the problem is how to teach other people to pray correctly. People in trouble cannot think or act rationally. In this case, they need a simple and easy formula. Often such people need to be prepared to face emergency situations.
Prayer for healing of another person
Father, thank you for the miraculous healing,
which occurs in ___.
I know that the Divine Presence heals __.
Her body is filled with love. Love dissolves everything foreign in the body, the immune system is strengthened. God loves ___ and takes care of her. The divine power living in her fills her body with health.
I send thoughts full of love, peace, light and goodness to __. Her healing is guided by the Divine power of love.
Prayer for material well-being and success in business
I realized where the eternal source of all wealth is, which never runs out.
I am guided in all my paths by Divine power, and I accept all new ideas. Infinite intelligence continually reveals to me better ways of serving my fellow men. He guides me and directs me to create products that will be a blessing and support to humanity.
I attract the best people to run my business.
I am a powerful magnet and attract fabulous wealth by providing people with superior quality products and service. I am constantly attuned to higher intelligence and the true essence of wealth. The highest Divine power always guides my plans and goals, and all my achievements are based on the truth that God guides and guides me in all my undertakings.
I am in a peaceful state internally and externally all the time. I'm a huge success. I am one with God, and God always succeeds. I also always succeed. And now I'm succeeding.
I quickly grasp the essence of all the details of my business.
I radiate love and goodwill to all people around me and all employees. I fill my mind and heart with Divine love, strength and energy. All those who are connected with me are the spiritual links of my growth, wealth and prosperity.
I do everything for the glory of God. I'm becoming a rich man!
Prayer for fulfillment of desires
Write down your deepest wish by hand.
Write this prayer below.
Read the prayer after waking up and before going to bed for 15 minutes for 2 weeks. Any wish that does not harm anyone will come true:
All my desires are conscious, I know that they exist in the invisible world.
Now I ask that they be fulfilled and that I am ready to accept this gift.
I rely on the will of the Creative Power that is within me. She is the source of all blessings and miracles. I feel how my desire is imprinted in the subconscious, in order to then come true in reality, because everything we think about sooner or later happens in reality. This is the principle of our consciousness.
I feel that what I asked for will certainly come true, and therefore I am absolutely calm.
There is a strong confidence in the heart that the desire will soon come true. My whole being is full of joyful excitement.
I am at peace, for the Lord is peace and tranquility.
Thank You, my Heavenly Father. Let it be so.
Prayer for the health of the child
The Spirit, which is God, is the life of my child.
God has no diseases. He is never sick. Divine peace flows through my child's mind and body.
The harmony, health, love and perfection of God are now manifested in every atom of my child's body. It relaxes, becomes light and calm.
Now I am fanning this spark of God inside him, and everything is fine.
Joseph Murphy gives a true story of a mother who saved her daughter, who was very sick. The woman read this prayer every hour:
Thanksgiving before bed
My beloved Divine Self, as I go to sleep, I entrust my soul and body into Your Hands.
I thank You for my complete protection in sleep and divine protection.
I thank You for restoring my strength and abilities, rejuvenating my body.
I thank that my body will change and become even stronger, more resilient and more beautiful, younger.
I thank You for the beneficial changes, transformation and harmonization of the entire mind and body in accordance with the laws of divine love, divine wisdom and divine power.
I thank You for teaching me in dreams the laws of divine wisdom, divine love and divine power.
I thank you for the useful and valuable information.
I thank you for the training, information and understanding of how to achieve material abundance and prosperity in your life. (List everything you intend to learn during sleep).
I thank You for understanding the transformations and information that happen to me in a dream.
I thank you for the information and insight into how I can use my sleep time even more effectively.
I thank you for miracles.
I intend to sleep for six hours and wake up refreshed, filled with strength, peace, love, freshness, jubilation and enthusiasm.
So be it, so be it, so be it.
Prayer for peace and harmony in daily life
In my world everything is calm and full of harmony, for God is in me. My mind is balanced, serene and calm.
In the atmosphere of goodwill that surrounds me, I feel deep, inexhaustible strength and liberation from all fears. Now I perceive the love and beauty of the Divine Presence, and I throw away all that is false.
I see God in all people. I abide in God, so I know that all my problems are solved. My life is the life of God.
My peace is the deep, abiding peace of God.
To overcome pessimism and make a wish come true
The infinite wisdom that brought this desire into my heart guides and guides me always and will show me the best way to fulfill my desires. I know that the deep insight of my subconscious will overcome and fulfill all my thoughts, feelings and ideas. Harmony, balance and spiritual peace reign in me and around me.
Prayer to Strengthen Faith
This prayer must be read at the end, after reading all other prayers:
My creative word gives me confidence that prayer will be answered. When I speak a word of healing, success or prosperity, it will be fulfilled.
My word has power because it and the Almighty are one. The words I speak are always constructive and creative. When I pray they are full of life, love and feeling.
I know that the more faith I have behind a spoken word, the more power that word has.
Prayer for Healing
I will restore your health and heal your wounds, said the Lord.
I know that with God all things are possible.
I believe in this and accept it with all my heart.
I know that the Higher Power within me turns darkness into light.
Now I contemplate God abiding in me. I say a prayer for healing of my mind and body.
I come into contact with the life, love, truth and beauty that is within me. I tune in to Divine love.
I know that harmony, health and peace now fill me.
Since I live and act, affirming ideal health, it becomes reality. Now I imagine a mental picture and feel the reality of my perfect body.
A feeling of calm fills me. Thank You, Father.
Prayer to attract an ideal spouse
I know that God and I are one now.
In it I live, move and abide. God is life, and it is the life of all men and women. We are all sons and daughters of the same Father. I know and believe that there is a person who wants to love and cherish me.
I know that I can create his happiness and peace. He loves my ideals, and I love his ideals. He doesn't want to change me, and I don't want to change him either. There is mutual love, freedom and respect between us. There is only one mind, and now in that mind I recognize this person.
I am now connecting with the strengths and personal qualities that I admire in my husband. I am one with him in my mind. We know and love each other in the Divine mind.
I see God in him, and he sees God in me. Having become acquainted with him within myself, I must also become acquainted with him from the outside, since this is the law of my own mind. These words reach the one to whom they are sent.
I know that now it is fulfilled, completed and realized in God. Thank you, Father.
Prayer for the health of a loved one
When you pray for the health of a loved one, try not to identify with the disease or any part of the body. Realize that the Infinite Healing Presence is moving through your loved one and bringing harmony, health, peace and joy.
Picture this person healthy and happy in your imagination. Pray if you feel the need to.
We are all natural healers for the simple reason that the healing Divine presence is within every person and we can all come into contact with it through our thoughts. It answers everyone.
Prayer in difficult situations
God's gifts are my gifts. I take every moment of this day to praise the Lord. Divine harmony, peace and abundance are with me. Divine love emanates from me, blessing everyone who comes into my environment. Divine love is healing me now.
I will fear no evil, because God is with me. I am always surrounded by a sacred aura of Divine love and power.
I affirm, feel, know and believe strongly and positively that the spells of Divine love and vigilance guide, heal and care for all members of my family and those I love.
I forgive everyone and sincerely radiate Divine love, peace and goodwill to all people, wherever they are.
There is peace at the center of my being, it is the peace of God.
In this silence I feel His power, the guidance and the love of His Holy Presence.
I am Divinely guided in all my paths.
I am a clear channel for Divine love, truth and beauty.
I feel His river of peace flowing through me. I know that all my problems dissolve in the mind of God. God's ways are my ways. The words I speak go where I send them.
I rejoice and give thanks, knowing that my prayer will be answered. And so it is.
Prayer for peace of mind
Divine calm and incomparable peace fill my mind and soul.
I am completely calm, because every minute my thoughts are full of peace, harmony and goodness.
I fill my mind with thoughts of peace, harmony and goodness. The Lord is my Shepherd, the river of His calmness fills me with peace. Now I can go to sleep, for I am confident that I am in His safety and blessing.
Today is God's day. I choose harmony, peace, perfect health, Divine law and order, Divine love, beauty, abundance, security and inspiration. By affirming these truths in my life, I know that I am activating the abilities of my subconscious mind that cause me to demonstrate all of these qualities. I know that God can give me everything I want. Thank you, Lord, that this is so.
What does scientific prayer mean, and how does it differ from religious prayer?
Joseph Murphy's scientific prayers differ from religious texts in that they do not contain requests. According to the author, a person already has what he asks for. He also claims that there is no need to ask and wait, because the desire will be fulfilled in any case.
It is enough just to believe in its fulfillment. It is human nature to distrust higher powers. Even many religious people, when reading an ordinary prayer, wait for confirmation. Of course, each of us has doubts and we all expect guarantees.
So let our inner confidence become a guarantee that the dream will not only not escape us, but will come true in the best way. You don’t need to test the Universe, yourself or God, you don’t need to wait for your desire to come true, just be sure that it will come true. Real scientific prayer is direct contact with the higher forces of the Universe, a piece of which is inside each of us.
That is why the universe hears everyone’s desires and strives to fulfill them. Joseph Murphy's scientific prayers are free from dogma. They do not need to be memorized like mantras, because these texts represent a free dialogue with the forces of the universe.
