Is manifesting just prayer by another name—or something else entirely?

Is manifesting just prayer by another name—or something else entirely?

As “manifesting” grows more popular, Christians are wrestling with whether it’s compatible with biblical faith or rooted in something else entirely. Join the conversation and share your thoughts.

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Lately, it feels like you can’t scroll social media or browse a bookstore without hearing about “manifesting” your dreams into reality. It’s often framed as a positive mindset or faith-filled action. But as Christians, it raises some hard questions: Is manifesting really just another form of prayer, or is there a deeper difference we need to be aware of?

This article explores what manifesting is, where it came from, and whether it aligns with biblical teaching:
:backhand_index_pointing_right: What is Manifesting and is it a Sin? | Crosswalk.com

Have you ever heard someone equate manifesting with prayer? How can we tell if we’re trusting God—or trying to control outcomes ourselves?

True prayer isn’t about commanding the universe—it’s about surrendering to the God who made it.

Manifestation—the idea of bringing something you want into existence through aspirational-thought practices. From What Is Manifesting and How Do You Actually Do It? Experts Explain | SELF

From the above definition manifesting is clearly not Christian.