The document provides affirmations for positive thinking and prayer from Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's book. For positive thinking, it recommends envisioning success, thinking positively, eliminating obstacles with positive thoughts, accepting oneself, repeating affirming phrases, understanding self-doubt, raising estimates of ability, trusting in God's power, and knowing God's presence cannot be defeated. For prayer power, it suggests setting aside quiet time daily to think on God, praying orally using simple words, praying throughout the day with thanks and for loved ones, using only positive thoughts, accepting God's will, putting everything in God's hands, forgiving others, and praying for others.

1. The Power of Positive Thinking
Affirmations Adapted from Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s Book
I Believe in Myself
1. I picture success. I have formulated and stamped indelibly on my mind a picture of myself succeeding. I
always picture “success” no matter how badly things are going at the moment.
2. I think positive. I deliberately voice a positive thought to cancel out any negative thought that comes to
mind concerning my personal powers. I have formed the habit of positive thinking.
3. I eliminate obstacles. I don’t build them up in my imagination. I see them for what they are; I don’t
inflate them with fear thoughts. I study difficulties and deal with them efficiently to eliminate them.
4. I strive to be myself. I am not awestruck by other people. I don’t try to copy them. I remember that most
people, despite their confident appearance and demeanor, are often just as scared and as doubtful of
themselves as I am.
5. If God is for me, who can be against me? I repeat these dynamic words ten times a day.
6. I learn the origin of my self-doubt feelings. Self-knowledge leads to a cure. I have a competent counselor
to help me understand why I do what I do.
7. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I practice this affirmation ten times a day. This
statement is the most powerful antidote on earth to thoughts of inferiority.
8. I have made an estimate of my own ability, and raised it ten percent. I am not egotistical; I have a healthy
self-respect. I believe in my own God-released powers.
9. I place myself in God’s hands. To remind myself, I simply state, “I am in God’s hands.” I believe I am
now receiving all the power I need.
10. God is always with me — absolutely nothing can defeat me! 10x a day.
I Believe in Prayer Power
1. I have quiet time each day. I set aside a few minutes every day when I don’t say anything. I simply
practice thinking about God. This makes my mind spiritually receptive.
2. I pray orally or in writing using simple, natural words. I tell God anything that is on my mind. I talk to God
in my own language.
3. I pray as I go about the business of the day. 10x a day.
4. I give thanks. I don’t always ask when I pray. Instead, I affirm that God’s blessings are being given. I
spend most of my prayer time giving thanks.
5. I ask God to surround my loved ones with His love and protection. 10x a day.
6. I use only positive thoughts in prayer because only positive thoughts get results.
7. I always express a willingness to accept God’s will. I ask for what I want, but I’m willing to take what God
gives me. It will be better than what I ask for.
8. I put everything in God’s hands. I ask for the ability to do my best. I confidently leave the results to God.
9. I forgive others in order to overcome resentment. I pray for people I don’t like and I forgive those who’ve
mistreated me. I know that resentment is the number one blockade to achieving spiritual power.
10. I pray for other people. I know the more I pray for other people, especially those not connected with me,
the more prayer results will come back to me.
 Adapted from The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. Copyright © 1952.
But those whose hope is in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. — Isaiah 40.31
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