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We do not pray for miracles and [[Providence|divine intervention]], because God has intervened by providing the miracle of the New Message, and God has placed the blessing of [[Knowledge]] in our hearts.
 
We do not pray for miracles and [[Providence|divine intervention]], because God has intervened by providing the miracle of the New Message, and God has placed the blessing of [[Knowledge]] in our hearts.
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==What is prayer?==
  
 
"The answer to your prayers is a preparation, a way out, a ladder with steps."
 
"The answer to your prayers is a preparation, a way out, a ladder with steps."
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<ref>''[[Living the Way of Knowledge]]'', chap. 5, p. 51</ref>
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<ref>''[[Living the Way of Knowledge]]'', Chapter 5</ref>
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"People pray
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for many things
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but the Angelic Assembly is waiting
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for the real calling
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from the individual—
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a calling usually born of despair
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and frustration
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or disappointment in the world
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seeking for something
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more real,
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more authentic,
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more permanent and
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more essential
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to their true nature
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and purpose
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for being in this world
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at this time."
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<ref name="troi">The Rays of Initiation (July 24, 2012)</ref>
  
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==Excerpts==
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==How does prayer work?==
  
 
"You may pray to God for many things—for protection, for advantages, for a happy outcome—but God has given you the greatest possible gift. But if it is unknown or resisted or neglected, what else can God do for you?"
 
"You may pray to God for many things—for protection, for advantages, for a happy outcome—but God has given you the greatest possible gift. But if it is unknown or resisted or neglected, what else can God do for you?"
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“Allow your deeper practice periods today to be times of true devotion, where you come to the altar of God to give yourself. This, in essence, is the true church. This is the true chapel. This is where prayer becomes real and where your mind, which is an expression of God’s Mind, in stillness, humility and openness, yields itself to its great source. In this, God blesses you and gives to you a gift to give to the world which is the result of your own development.”
 
“Allow your deeper practice periods today to be times of true devotion, where you come to the altar of God to give yourself. This, in essence, is the true church. This is the true chapel. This is where prayer becomes real and where your mind, which is an expression of God’s Mind, in stillness, humility and openness, yields itself to its great source. In this, God blesses you and gives to you a gift to give to the world which is the result of your own development.”
 
<ref>''[[Steps to Knowledge]]'', Step 285</ref>
 
<ref>''[[Steps to Knowledge]]'', Step 285</ref>
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“Your life will become simple, direct, magnificent and demanding—all the things that lead to accomplishment and to true satisfaction. Life asks a lot of you because your prayers for peace have been answered.”
 
“Your life will become simple, direct, magnificent and demanding—all the things that lead to accomplishment and to true satisfaction. Life asks a lot of you because your prayers for peace have been answered.”
 
<ref>''[[Greater Community Spirituality]]'', Chapter 6</ref>
 
<ref>''[[Greater Community Spirituality]]'', Chapter 6</ref>
  
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“When you pray, ask that this Knowledge can become stronger within you and create time whenever you can to be still and listen, not to ask questions, not to make petitions, not to pray for miracles, but just to listen in simplicity and humility. This is the beginning.”
 
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<ref>Message for the Impoverished & Oppressed (April 18, 2008)</ref>
 
  
 
“If you are praying for someone or with someone, you are attempting to focus the Mental Environment. You are creating a greater power between the two of you by joining your minds together in a focused activity. Here, for a moment at least, you have transcended your individuality and created a Group Mind.”
 
“If you are praying for someone or with someone, you are attempting to focus the Mental Environment. You are creating a greater power between the two of you by joining your minds together in a focused activity. Here, for a moment at least, you have transcended your individuality and created a Group Mind.”
 
<ref>''Preparing for the Greater Community'', Chapter 4</ref>
 
<ref>''Preparing for the Greater Community'', Chapter 4</ref>
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“The Angelic Presence may not give you what you request, but it will bring you closer to Knowledge which is such a greater answer. If you simply ask for favors without realizing that you are lost, you are really asking for so little. It is Knowledge within you that will enable you to regain your awareness of who you are and why you are here, where you must go and what you must do. This sense of determination will be natural to you, and it will give you a sense of freedom and liberation.”
 
“The Angelic Presence may not give you what you request, but it will bring you closer to Knowledge which is such a greater answer. If you simply ask for favors without realizing that you are lost, you are really asking for so little. It is Knowledge within you that will enable you to regain your awareness of who you are and why you are here, where you must go and what you must do. This sense of determination will be natural to you, and it will give you a sense of freedom and liberation.”
 
<ref>God, Knowledge and the Angelic Presence (September 17, 2008)</ref>
 
<ref>God, Knowledge and the Angelic Presence (September 17, 2008)</ref>
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==What should I pray for? What should I not pray for?==
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“When you pray, ask that this Knowledge can become stronger within you, and create time whenever you can to be still and listen, not to ask questions, not to make petitions, not to pray for miracles, but just to listen in simplicity and humility. This is the beginning.”
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<ref>Message for the Impoverished & Oppressed (April 18, 2008)</ref>
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"You pray for the truth
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to be revealed to you—not just the truth of your circumstances
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but the truth of your life.
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You pray for your life,
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your real life,
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to be given to you."
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<ref name="troi"/>
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"When you pray to God,
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do not pray for little things,
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little advantages,
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dispensations.
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Pray that Knowledge
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will become strong
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within you.
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Pray that you will have
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the forbearance
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and the self-discipline
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to hold back
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your fearful
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and reactive tendencies.
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Pray that those
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with whom
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you are meant to become engaged
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can find you in the world.
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Pray that you will be ready for them
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when they arrive,
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that you will realize
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you are making an engagement
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now
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of greater importance
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without trying to
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fully understand."
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<ref name="troi"/>
  
 
==Practices==
 
==Practices==

Revision as of 19:29, 11 August 2012

The People of the New Message pray in gratitude. We pray for strength and virtues and relationship and guidance, for ourselves and for others.

We do not pray for miracles and divine intervention, because God has intervened by providing the miracle of the New Message, and God has placed the blessing of Knowledge in our hearts.

What is prayer?

"The answer to your prayers is a preparation, a way out, a ladder with steps." [1]


"People pray for many things but the Angelic Assembly is waiting for the real calling from the individual— a calling usually born of despair and frustration or disappointment in the world seeking for something more real, more authentic, more permanent and more essential to their true nature and purpose for being in this world at this time." [2]

How does prayer work?

"You may pray to God for many things—for protection, for advantages, for a happy outcome—but God has given you the greatest possible gift. But if it is unknown or resisted or neglected, what else can God do for you?" [3]


“Allow your deeper practice periods today to be times of true devotion, where you come to the altar of God to give yourself. This, in essence, is the true church. This is the true chapel. This is where prayer becomes real and where your mind, which is an expression of God’s Mind, in stillness, humility and openness, yields itself to its great source. In this, God blesses you and gives to you a gift to give to the world which is the result of your own development.” [4]


“Your life will become simple, direct, magnificent and demanding—all the things that lead to accomplishment and to true satisfaction. Life asks a lot of you because your prayers for peace have been answered.” [5]


“If you are praying for someone or with someone, you are attempting to focus the Mental Environment. You are creating a greater power between the two of you by joining your minds together in a focused activity. Here, for a moment at least, you have transcended your individuality and created a Group Mind.” [6]


“The Angelic Presence may not give you what you request, but it will bring you closer to Knowledge which is such a greater answer. If you simply ask for favors without realizing that you are lost, you are really asking for so little. It is Knowledge within you that will enable you to regain your awareness of who you are and why you are here, where you must go and what you must do. This sense of determination will be natural to you, and it will give you a sense of freedom and liberation.” [7]

What should I pray for? What should I not pray for?

“When you pray, ask that this Knowledge can become stronger within you, and create time whenever you can to be still and listen, not to ask questions, not to make petitions, not to pray for miracles, but just to listen in simplicity and humility. This is the beginning.” [8]


"You pray for the truth to be revealed to you—not just the truth of your circumstances but the truth of your life. You pray for your life, your real life, to be given to you." [2]


"When you pray to God, do not pray for little things, little advantages, dispensations. Pray that Knowledge will become strong within you. Pray that you will have the forbearance and the self-discipline to hold back your fearful and reactive tendencies. Pray that those with whom you are meant to become engaged can find you in the world. Pray that you will be ready for them when they arrive, that you will realize you are making an engagement now of greater importance without trying to fully understand." [2]

Practices

"Think of someone in need and then give them a quality that you wish to receive yourself. Send that individual that quality. Send them love or strength or faith or encouragement or determination or surrender or acceptance or self-discipline—whatever they need to bring about resolution in their lives.” [9]

Prayers

“May Knowledge grow strong in you each day. May you take each day as a process of learning about Knowledge and the need for Knowledge. May you put yourself in a position to benefit from your errors and the errors of others and build your foundation of wisdom and build your connection to the guiding Presence and Power in your life. And as you gain confidence and trust and ability, you will be able to give these to others, for the need in the world is immense.” [10]

Further Study

[The Messenger's Prayer] (December 31, 2010)

References

  1. ↑ Living the Way of Knowledge, Chapter 5
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Rays of Initiation (July 24, 2012)
  3. ↑ The Shock of the Future (April 30, 2011)
  4. ↑ Steps to Knowledge, Step 285
  5. ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 6
  6. ↑ Preparing for the Greater Community, Chapter 4
  7. ↑ God, Knowledge and the Angelic Presence (September 17, 2008)
  8. ↑ Message for the Impoverished & Oppressed (April 18, 2008)
  9. ↑ Steps to Knowledge, Step 121
  10. ↑ The Awakening (October 20, 2008)
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