COLUMN: Unwavering prayers for unshakeable hope
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In times of uncertainty, struggle, and loss we need to reach out to support one another and show we care. The pandemic certainly taught us that.
When we share our challenges and concerns with another we often hear, “I’ll pray for you.”
Do we really? Oh yes in the moment, and anytime I remember, but as a community we can support one another and develop this habit.
Prayer is the universal language of hope. Its purpose is unity and connection within, with essence, and with each other acknowledging that we are one.
Prayer is action. It is setting an intention, with unwavering courage and expectation, knowing that our universal connection can make a difference as we pause in prayer.
Prayer is the music of the soul.
Prayer doesn’t have to be elaborate. A simple, pause to breathe in deeply and release the universal breath that connects us sharing hope, love, joy, and peace with others.
Prayer really can make a difference in your life and the life of others! How?
I could go on and talk about energy, physics, and more but I think this saying sums it up quite nicely:
“There are more things between heaven and earth Horatio, than are dreamt about in your philosophy/science.”
-Shakespeare’s writing in Hamlet
Our intention can be to release burdens, receive hope and reconnect to the heartbeat of life knowing we are all connected as one.
We know that prayer can change our outlook, increase our hope, release fears, and help us experience positive emotions. Suzanne Adams states in her Tedx Talk on Quantum Physics, sadness, anxiety, anger are all feelings of low “energy”, or low vibration.
These low vibrations can “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2) through prayer. As Paul states, “Rejoice always, pray unceasingly, and in all circumstances give thanks.” (Romans 12:2).
He goes on to say, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think (I believe this is being prayerful) about such things. And the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:8-9).
My friends I will pray for you. Truly! Remember, just keep it simple and smile at people you meet. That’s a prayer. Say thank you and show appreciation. That’s a prayer. Give your loved one a big hug. Yup – that too is a prayer.
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