The Motivational Power of Prayer

By Thomas Cummins

'God so loved the world that He sent His only son'

Abraham talked with God for years and in turn God told him he would be the father of many nations and this to a man who had no children. But his faith was so strong that God was impressed and gave Abraham and Sarah a child and through the centuries through David to Solomon all the way to Mary this legacy of faith was instrumental in changing the world.

Faith is a difficult thing to have and is very difficult when your life is at stake because of it and apparently many creeds have suffered at the hands of others because of their intense faith and this is not representative of Christians or Jewish people alone but many creeds in faith.

Which faith is the correct one to be a participant of is between you and your God and has no real bearing on mankind and those who think differently are the ones responsible for the wars throughout history and have fallen by the wayside for that is what inevitably happens to those who are blind in their uneducated beliefs. Why waste time arguing which direction or posture is the most correct one to face God? The worst kind of faith is one that is so regimental that empathy, respect and tolerance are not even in the vocabulary let alone the dictionary and this too is not indicative of any one religion but a peculiar aspect of many.

There is no correct posture and no correct faith and no one this or one that for it all boils down to morals and keeping the statutes laid down by God and in society legally by man. Any variations to the contrary will result in suffering in some way shape or form and why choose additional forms of suffering when life brings enough of it for all of us with no favouritism for any one type of person. The problem too with following ones own set of standards is the roof may and will fall on everyone around you and the innocent will suffer as a result of your indiscretions and one truly wonders is this selfishness worthy of one who says, verbally anyway, that others matter?

Prayer is not about words alone as it encompasses all aspects and is part and parcel of your whole life each and everyday. We may choose to spend a part of each week in a church or other house representing our creed but in essence prayer is reflected in our speech, actions and thoughts and how we treat others is one of the greatest prayers we may direct towards our God.

Continue to go to your weekly or even daily service if that is what you must do, but let these procedures compliment and not be the main event. Prayer is like expressing love for your family, spouse, partner and or friends but if you do not show it then why utter 'I love you' to them and therefore why utter 'I Love you' to God in prayer when you are not reflecting it daily and moment by moment.

No one is perfect and it is the very fact of being imperfect and recognizing it that allows us to be humble with God and how we sincerely measure who we are in the real aspect of day to day living. Prayers are like affirmations and as much as we may make requests it is as important to offer signs of gratitude as it is to drink a cup of water for both are replenishing the energies we need and cannot do without.

One of the greatest offerings of prayers is helping others to be the best they can be, complimenting when success is achieved and patiently advising when mistakes are made. Jumping down throats is a sign of our imperfectness and proves we still have work to do and in essence we are a work in progress that will only improve as out faith improves with the sincerity of our prayers. What better motivation is there then to develop the motivational inspirational power of praying daily and moment by moment in all we say, do and think?

'Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in Him: let all the upright in heart praise Him'. Psalm64

'The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want' 'and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever' Psalm 23.

Thomas J. Cummins is an entrepreneur / motivational / inspirational seeker for a better way of life for one and all to enjoy. I know you desire a better way of life and would like to know more about incredible resources both free and not; so go right ahead and contact me @ incaalpacatrail@hotmail.com for more information Warmest regards. Thomas J. Cummins

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