"Praying" to Win…
February 6, 2008
Prayer vs. prayers
Prayer is thought of as the active state of communication between a person and their God; while a prayer is what is said or thought by the person during that communication. It is important to realize that most prayers are simply poems, or verses, which are remembered and repeated without the original emotions of the author of the prayer. Though it is quite impressive to memorize long, flowery tributes; the repetition of that which you have memorized is a different kind of mental activity than that which is entered into by monks, and others, when they actively Pray, or meditate. The prayer effort, if from memory rather than the heart, may very well be “in vain,” as it is unlikely to produce the same effect as free-flowing, heart-felt sentiment and desire. All thoughts are indeed creative; some ways of thinking, however, are much more effective than other ways of thinking. Think whatever you wish; reap as you sow.
Creating Your Reality
People typically pray for a couple basic reasons: 1.) Because they Desire something; and, 2.) Because they think they are supposed to in a given situation. Whatever the case may be, it goes without saying that prayers are meant to be answered; and it is a more fulfilling experience when we get the victory or success we are hoping and praying for. Love is one of the “ingredients” in “a life you love;” so, in order to create a life you love, you’re going to need to put some love into the mix. We all create our own lives, in one way or another; people who create lives they love, however, do it using the power of the heart — the creative power of love that powers the fulfillment of our desires and brings the answers to our prayers. Think up a good, positive prayer, or story about the change you wish to experience in your reality; then, imagine that experience in such a way that you can feel the joy of it — and give thanks for the experience and the joy. That, in a nutshell, is the secret to creating your reality. The more ideas about time and limitations you have, the longer it may take for you to see your “dream come true;” but it is coming true.
Clear Eyes and an Open Heart
Imagine catching a ball someone has thrown to you — or at you. It is so much easier to catch a ball with your eyes open! In fact, there is a familiar saying that has spread far beyond the boundaries of any playing field — “Keep your eye on the ball.” This is a reminder that there are two components to catching the ball: Seeing it; and Catching it. The prayer process outlined above is how you “See” that which you wish to receive. Receiving your answer, however, requires you to actually do something — even if that only means opening your hands to receive. If you ask, you will receive; and if you cannot receive something in you Heart — that “feeling place” inside you — you cannot receive the full experience and joy of that thing in your outer world. To clearly see the answers to your prayers, you must see your prayers clearly; and to receive your answers fully, you must open your heart and arms fully. It’s your future; why not Create it the way you want it? It’s your Creation; why not reach out and enjoy it? Open your mind; open your Heart; and open your eyes. If you aren’t thinking about what you want to experience, who is doing it for you? Your future is waiting for you…..to create it.
“Declare a thing and it is so.” ~Jesus of Nazareth
“If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice!” ~Geddy Lee of Rush
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