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Decrees Are
Like Spiritual Letters
Decrees can be considered spiritual letters. Most decrees,
like letters, are composed of three parts:
(1) a greeting called the “preamble,”
(2) the “body” of the decree and
(3) the “closing.”
Each part has its own purpose.
The Preamble
The preamble is like the salutation of a letter. In it
we address the ascended masters and angelic hosts and
ask them for assistance. We give them the authority to
take command of any person, place, condition or circumstance.
The preamble to the decree is an appeal that compels the
ascended masters and angelic hosts to answer you, as long
as you give it with love and your request is in keeping with
God's will and law. The masters could no more refuse to answer
this summons than could the firemen in your hometown refuse
to answer your call for help.
To command the energies of God in a decree is the prerogative
of our Higher Self—the part of us that came from God. The
lower self, being imperfect and incomplete, does not have
this authority.
Therefore we generally begin our decrees by saying, “In
the name of the beloved mighty victorious Presence of God,
I AM in me, and my very own beloved Holy Christ Self....” By
so doing we are acknowledging that we are the instruments
of God on earth and that we are asking only for that which
is the will of God.
Preambles are optional. At times it is preferable to give
only the body of a decree. This is especially the case
with short mantras, affirmations and commands (called
fiats).
The Body
The body of a decree is a statement of your desires—things
you are requesting take place for yourself or others. The body of a decree
is usually composed of the words of the ascended masters dictated to
their messengers, and that is one reason decrees are so effective.
When you recite the actual words of ascended saints and adepts of East
and West who are one with God, you have direct access to their light,
energy and consciousness to accomplish good.
The Closing
In the closing, you seal your decree in
the heart of God for his disposition. You have proposed;
now God will dispose. You also accept that God will answer
your requests. If you don't consciously accept the answer
to your decree, the light of God you have invoked may
remain in the realm of Spirit instead of manifesting
physically.
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