Q: Speak to me of prayer?
Prayer is a song that arises from our heart and tells the sweet, tale of love. It is a whisper that comes from the depth of our soul and a melody through which we can share secrets, weakness, dreams and desires with our Beloved.
In prayer there must be no compulsion; it is not something that can be forced or taught. Real prayer is as natural as breathing; it is a song, an expression of our eternal self.
The great ones have taught, the most glorious prayer is the life that is lived for God. Learn to make your life a prayer and every moment sing the song of creation.
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Prayer
Traveler: Holy One, speak to me of prayer.
Master: As the robin serenades the morning
And offers thanks for another day,
In this way, prayer is a song
That arises from the heart.
As the mother caresses the babe
And her heart swells with love,
In this way, prayer is sweeter
Than the rarest wine.
As the sun travels the heavens
And heralds the morning,
In this way, prayer is the work
That we must do.
Prayer takes endless forms
And many times we are confined
To the ritual of praying.
True prayer is performing
All the tasks of the day as God’s servant.
Remember we pray to the Beloved
Because we need God.
The Most High
Does not need our prayers.
-SB
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The Great One does not need our prayers…
For the Great one knows them already…
the Great One merely wants to enfold us with unconditional Love.
Yet, the Great One wants us to live… and be strong.
i like to tell people that prayer – or it’s generic equivalent on their path – is an equal oppurtunity endeavor! GRIN!
j/L “Granny” Matrika / Rolling Buffalo Woman
It is higher intention and focus that turns everyday activity into a prayer.