Ten Points for Active Prayer
Following
are ten rules for getting effective results from prayer:
1.
Set aside a few minutes every day. Do not say anything. Simply
practice thinking about God. This will make your mind spiritually
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 phrases.
Talk to God in your own language. He understands it.
3.
Pray as you go about the business of the day, on the subway or bus or
at your desk. Utilize minute prayers by closing your eyes to shut out
the world and concentrating briefly on God’s presence. The more you
do this every day 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 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.
Practice 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 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.
