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Power of prayer Prayer is an inward quest, an intense desire for God's grace. Prayer opens the doors of our hearts to let in God and let out self, to let in love and let out hate, to let in faith and let out fear, to let in humility and let out arrogance. Prayer is not beginning or bargaining. By praying not to get more but be more, we discover a way to serve a purpose for which to live. Prayer helps us to know ourselves, to find ourselves. In prayer we expose our weaknesses to ourselves and to God, seeking His grace to attune our lives to His goodness, to His Love, to His justice, to His kindness. Prayer does not change God, it changes us. It deepens insight, expands consciousness, works as a healing force. It transforms personality. Prayer brings God into our relationship with our fellow men. We gain an awareness of the needs of others and a wiser knowledge of how to respond. Prayer is invoking God in our heart and thanking Him for His many blessings. In prayer we surrender ourselves to God. This surrender allows us to reach out for life's highest purposes, aims and ideals. Prayer is grace always available, whenever necessary, wherever we may be. Prayer is to become like a window through which the light of God shines. Prayer leads to quiet meditation about God which ultimately results in the sacred purifying silence when our whole being is surrounded by Him. May we be blessed with the art and the grace of true prayer. |
