Re: How Do We Pray ?
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 4:01 pm
Thank you Al for starting a thread on this most important subject, and for the rest of you sharing your prayer experiences.
I grew up as an atheist in a European country at that time steeped in Communism. It was only shortly after my family came to Australia in 1968 that I became open to God's existence -- then in my late teens and at a very low point in my life. A non-mainstream church I was led to in 1970 and stayed with for over 25 years taught me the discipline of praying twice a day for about half an hour accompanied with some spiritual reading (Bible, or other inspirational material). I am still very grateful for this foundation and it has been my habit now for 45+ years. The last 20 years, I have not always been involved in a church, but I have never abandoned prayer and my relationship with God. I haven't fully understood the Divine Love teachings as presented in the Padgett messages till a couple of years ago. However, I have understood the work of the God's Spirit/Holy Spirit to a considerable degree and believe that the Divine Love has been working in my soul for many years.
As far as prayer specifics, I echo some of the things already expressed in this thread. I too am inspired by praying in nature -- on walks or sitting down in a nature setting. Praying in bed before getting up has also worked on me (I haven't tried standing on my head like Geoff and don't plan too! ) Gratitude is a wonderful way to remain in a prayerful attitude. Sometimes I can't think what to say to Father, except just Thank you. Often, in little time spaces between tasks, or when walking or waiting, I like to briefly ask for the Divine Love or send Love to people around me. I also do this when I wake up at night before falling asleep again. I am not psychic and haven't had any "dramatic" experiences of feeling the Love, mainly just a deep peace and goodwill to others. I have countless times experienced answered prayers, blessings, healings, and protection.
Like Geoff, I have been blessed for almost a decade now to pursue a spiritual ministry of writing, so I spend a good part of the week on spiritual pursuits -- be it improving my website, writing books, correspondence, or forum contributions (though I have been quiet for a while and need to catch up on some of the interesting threads here.)
I believe that as with any relationship, each of us is unique and has unique ways to relate to Father. But it is wonderful and inspiring to share with each other in this manner to enrich one another's spiritual journeys. So thanks everyone for your comments.
Love to you all, and may we continue growing closer to Father and consequently to each other in Love and unity.
Eva
I grew up as an atheist in a European country at that time steeped in Communism. It was only shortly after my family came to Australia in 1968 that I became open to God's existence -- then in my late teens and at a very low point in my life. A non-mainstream church I was led to in 1970 and stayed with for over 25 years taught me the discipline of praying twice a day for about half an hour accompanied with some spiritual reading (Bible, or other inspirational material). I am still very grateful for this foundation and it has been my habit now for 45+ years. The last 20 years, I have not always been involved in a church, but I have never abandoned prayer and my relationship with God. I haven't fully understood the Divine Love teachings as presented in the Padgett messages till a couple of years ago. However, I have understood the work of the God's Spirit/Holy Spirit to a considerable degree and believe that the Divine Love has been working in my soul for many years.
As far as prayer specifics, I echo some of the things already expressed in this thread. I too am inspired by praying in nature -- on walks or sitting down in a nature setting. Praying in bed before getting up has also worked on me (I haven't tried standing on my head like Geoff and don't plan too! ) Gratitude is a wonderful way to remain in a prayerful attitude. Sometimes I can't think what to say to Father, except just Thank you. Often, in little time spaces between tasks, or when walking or waiting, I like to briefly ask for the Divine Love or send Love to people around me. I also do this when I wake up at night before falling asleep again. I am not psychic and haven't had any "dramatic" experiences of feeling the Love, mainly just a deep peace and goodwill to others. I have countless times experienced answered prayers, blessings, healings, and protection.
Like Geoff, I have been blessed for almost a decade now to pursue a spiritual ministry of writing, so I spend a good part of the week on spiritual pursuits -- be it improving my website, writing books, correspondence, or forum contributions (though I have been quiet for a while and need to catch up on some of the interesting threads here.)
I believe that as with any relationship, each of us is unique and has unique ways to relate to Father. But it is wonderful and inspiring to share with each other in this manner to enrich one another's spiritual journeys. So thanks everyone for your comments.
Love to you all, and may we continue growing closer to Father and consequently to each other in Love and unity.
Eva