Prayer

Unity prayer is a positive, affirming practice that connects us with the divine presence within, offering comfort, guidance, and support. Unity is a movement that was built on prayer. We offer resources and prayer support for anyone in need.

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Prayer for Protection

Written by James Dillet Freeman

The Light of God surrounds you.

The Love of God enfolds you.

The power of God protects you.

The Presence of God watches over you.

The Mind of God guides you.

The Life of God flows through you.

The Laws of God direct you.

The Peace of God abides within you.

The Joy of God uplifts you.

The Strength of God renews you.

The Beauty of God inspires you.

Wherever you are, God is!

And all is well. Amen.

The Prayer for Protection is one of Unity’s most powerful and beloved prayers. This prayer was written by James Dillet Freeman and was inspired by another prayer he wrote in 1940 for Christmas that goes:

The light of Christ directs me
The love of Christ enfolds me
The power of Christ protects me
The presence of Christ upholds me.

I am God’s Song

“I am God’s Song” is a free downloadable booklet offered by Unity. It is a collection of James Dillet-Freeman’s writings and poems, filled with the power to renew faith, provide comfort, and inspire us.

Practical Prayer

Unity affirmative prayer is empowering prayer. It begins with our recognition of the all-pervading, universal power that many call God.
In Unity prayer, we shift our attention away from human circumstances and focus on our spiritual nature, our oneness with the Infinite.

From this state of awareness, we know there is Truth beyond our circumstances. We realize our capacity to think and act accordingly.

With that in mind, Unity prayer shares its five-step process for affirmative prayer.

1. Relax
Let go of your worries. Relax, breath deep, knowing that God is with you, and all is well.

How to: Take deep, conscious breaths. As you relax your body and release busy thoughts, feel your heart opening.

2. Concentrate
Close your eyes. Turn your thoughts from the outer to within to a place of peace.

How to: Center your thoughts on the ever-present energy of God in your life. You might want to inhale God is, exhale I AM.

3. Meditate
Feel the serenity of God’s presence soothing your mind and relaxing your body during your time of quiet meditation.

How to: In silence, experience the power of your own divinity, knowing you share all the attributes of God—love, strength, wisdom.

4. Embrace the Silence
Focus on the silence of your soul. Here, in this sacred place, God awaits you.

How to: Feel a click as everything falls into place and you know all is well, regardless of outer circumstances. It is done.

5. Give Thanks
Your mind and body are renewed and relaxed, and you are ready to return to your day. Quietly affirm: Thank you, God!

How to: Empower your life with every expression of gratitude.

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Hands held upward.

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Eric Butterworth | Unity Minister

“Be still and know that I Am…”
Psalm 46:10

Turn On the Light of Wisdom

“Turn on the Light of Wisdom: The Timeless Wisdom of Eric Butterworth” is a free downloadable booklet offered by Unity.

The Prayer of Faith

By Hannah More Kohaus

God is my help in every need.
God does my every hunger feed.
God walks beside me, guides my way
Through every moment of the day.

I now am wise, I now am true.
Patient, kind, and loving too.
All things I am, can do and be
Through Christ, the Truth, that is in me.

God is my health, I can’t be sick;
God is my strength, unfailing, quick;
God is my all; I know fear,
Since God, and Love, and Truth are here.

Myrtle Fillmore | Mother of Unity

This poem, by Hannah More Kohaus was a favorite of Myrtle Fillmore, one of the cofounders of the Unity Movement.

More Kohaus even wrote to Myrtle in 1914 to share her gratitude that the poem had been shared in Wee Wisdom®, the Unity monthly magazine for children, and that she was “pleased the children are being helped by the simple lines.”

Prayer

Prayer

Prayer for Protection

Written by James Dillet Freeman

Practical Prayer

Eric Butterworth | Unity Minister

“Be still and know that I Am…”
Psalm 46:10

The Prayer of Faith

By Hannah More Kohaus

Myrtle Fillmore | Mother of Unity

How can we pray with you?

Looking for someone to pray with you?

Silent Unity Offers Prayer Support By Phone

Prayer

Prayer

Prayer for Protection

Written by James Dillet Freeman

Practical Prayer

Eric Butterworth | Unity Minister

“Be still and know that I Am…” Psalm 46:10

The Prayer of Faith

By Hannah More Kohaus

Myrtle Fillmore | Mother of Unity

How can we pray with you?

Looking for someone to pray with you?

Silent Unity Offers Prayer Support By Phone

“Be still and know that I Am…”
Psalm 46:10