TEN RULES FOR EFFECTIVE PRAYER

I learnt all these methods in my healing classes. I have modified in some places to suit our present day needs.

1 – Set aside a few minutes everyday for prayer. Do not say anything. Simply practise thinking about God. This will make your mind spiritually more receptive.

2 – Then pray orally, using simple, natural words. Tell God anything that is on your mind. Do not think, you must use stereotyped pious phases. Talk to God in your own language. He understands it.

3 – Pray, as you go about the business of the day, while travelling or at your work. Utilise minute prayers by closing your eyes to shut out the world and concentrating briefly on God’s presence. The more you do this everyday, the nearer you will feel God’s presence.

4 – Do not always ask when you pray, but instead affirm that God’s blessings are being given and spend most of your prayers giving thanks.

5 – Pray with the belief that sincere prayers can reach out and surround your loved ones with God’s love and protection.

6 – Never use a negative thought in a prayer. Only positive thoughts get results.

7 – Always express willingness to accept God’s will. Ask for what you want, but be willing to take what God gives you. It may be better than what you ask for !

8 – Practise the attitude of putting everything in God’s hands. Ask for the ability to do your best and to leave the results confidently to God.

9 – Pray for people whom you do not like or who have mistreated you. Resentment is blockade number one of spiritual power.

10 – Make a list of people for whom to pray. The more you pray for other people, especially those not connected with you, the more prayer results will come back to you.

COURTESY:CHITRA VISWANATHAN.