Communication with the Divine

 

 

May I be at peace, May my heart remain open,

May I awaken to the light of my own true nature,

May I be healed, May I be a source of healing

for all beings.

 

May you be at peace, May your heart remain open,

May you awaken to the light of your own true nature,

May you be healed, May you be a source

of healing for all beings.

 

 

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

THE WAYS OF THE MYSTIC

 

 

Prayer is a form of communication that allows us to feel connected to the Divine.  Prayer can be expressed in spontaneous words, lyrics, poems, recited aloud, silently or chanted.  There is great liberty in forming prayer and it can be expressed at any time, any place, and in any situation.

 

We need communication with the Divine to feel connected and not separate.  By using prayer throughout our day, we establish calm, awareness, and good will towards others.  Our focus may be less distracted and our accomplishments may be attained prior to scheduling.

 

Frequently, we worry about others, and praying for them is an effective way of helping.  When our children, grandchildren, extended family or friends face life challenges, we can offer heartfelt words of our own to the Divine who is always listening.  This allows us to feel closer to both the Divine and our loved ones.

 

In the grocery store, we may see a frustrated mother yelling at her children ... send her a quick prayer.  Driving home, we may see someone much less fortunate than us ... send them a prayer.  As we pull into our driveway, we may see a neighbor who is challenged with health ... send them a prayer. 

 

Prayer can be a powerful tool, if we but think to use it!