The Law of Attraction, Jesus-Style: How Faith Moves Mountains

"Did you know that Jesus taught the principles of the ' Law of Attraction' hundreds of years before it became popular?" But here's the twist: His version wasn't about getting rich or making money for yourself; it was about having faith, doing what God wants, and changing people's lives. Let's examine what Jesus said about how faith can change everything.

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1/31/20253 min read

The Link Between Faith and the Law of Attraction

The popularized Law of Attraction says that our thoughts and beliefs create our world. Even though this idea isn't directly from the Bible, Jesus' teachings on faith support it: what we think and focus on can change our lives.

In Matthew 17:20, Jesus says, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move." This isn't just a figure of speech; it's a profound truth about how faith can change things.

What Jesus Taught About Faith: The First Appealing Law

Faith as a Magnet for Miracles Jesus said over and over that faith is the key to God's power. Mark 5:34 says that He told a woman who had been sick for a long time, "Your faith has healed you." Her faith wasn't inactive; it was active, full of hope, and in line with what God wanted.

The Power of Alignment:

The modern Law of Attraction is about ensuring that your thoughts and goals are in sync. Jesus went even further. He taught us how to make our hearts fit with what God wants. They say in Matthew 6:33, "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." God's blessings come to us when our trust is based on His plans.

Faith Over Fear:

Jesus often discussed how fear and doubt can limit people. In Matthew 14:31, he tells Peter, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" after he walks on water but then starts to sink. Fear can throw off our spiritual balance, but faith can fix it.

How to Use What Jesus Taught Us About Faith Today:

Start Small and Think Big: Your faith doesn't have to be perfect or huge to work. It just needs to be a mustard seed. Start by putting your trust in God in small things, and see how your faith grows.

Speak Life

Jesus often spoke directly to what was happening, like when he calmed the storm in Mark 4:39. Say God's promises over your life often, even when things don't seem possible.

Stay in line with God's will. Faith isn't about tricking God to get what we want; it's believing Him to give us what we need. Spend time in prayer and reading the Bible to make sure that your goals are in line with His.

The Viral Twist

This changes everything: Jesus' version of the Law of Attraction isn't about wanting things for yourself. It's about living a life of faith that honors God and changes other people. When we have this kind of faith, we don't just attract good things; we become good things for those around us.

Question yourself: What is your "mountain" at the moment? A relationship that's not working out, a lot of debt, or a dream that seems too far away?

Say a prayer and ask God to make your trust stronger.

Then, send this post to someone who must be reminded that nothing is impossible if you have faith.

"Faith isn't just a belief; it's a force," the last line says. We don't just move mountains; we change the world when we do what God wants us to do.