into the visible world every moment you wait; for it is an immutable law that "everyone who asks receives" (Mt. 7:8). And substance will come forth as the fulfillment of your desire if you expect it to. "According to your faith let it be done to you" (Mt. 9:29).

If you find your mind wandering, bring it right back by saying again: It is being done; You are working in me; I am receiving that which I desire, and so forth. Do not look for signs and wonders; but just be still and know that the very thing you want is flowing in and will come forth into manifestation either at once or a little further on.

Go even beyond this and speak words of thanksgiving to this innermost Presence, that it has heard and answered, that it does now come forth into visibility. There is something about the mental act of thanksgiving that seems to carry the human mind far beyond the region of doubt into the clear atmosphere of faith and trust, where "all things are possible" (Mt. 19:26). Even if at first you are not conscious of having received anything from God, do not worry or cease from your thanksgiving. Do not return to the asking, but continue giving thanks that while you waited you did receive and that what you received is now manifest; and believe me, you will soon rejoice and give thanks, not rigidly from a sense of duty, but because of the sure manifest fulfillment of your desire.