Category Archives: Asking

PERFECT PASSIVITY

There is a perfect passivity which is not indolence. It is a living stillness born of trust. There are some things which we are to do ourselves, but there are others which God does not expect us to do. … … Continue reading

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STILLNESS

In this writer’s experience, most – nearly all – discussions of prayer include the necessity of silence – quietness – stillness – to know and recognize God’s presence. It is not a stillness that shuts off the mind from thought, … Continue reading

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DIVINE SELF

That which causes one to pray is really the evidence that the answer is already seeking expression in us. The process of the answer’s coming forth is not really the development on the part of the answer, but rather an … Continue reading

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BREATHING of the SOUL

Faith finds its appropriate and natural expression in prayer, which, in the system of cure adopted and practised by Christ, and by his primitive followers, occupies a prominent place, and demands consideration. … In the prayer of faith and love … Continue reading

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RECEIVING the SECRET

… until men pray, there are some things which God cannot do through them. … The souls who have ushered in new eras of spiritual life have never been content with working for God. They have made it their ideal … Continue reading

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TRUST

Practice trusting God, practice trusting His presence in you, practice trusting God’s presence in others. Practice and continue practicing. Repeat the words: I trust the Spirit within, then let go. Discipline yourself to affirm this at the very moment you … Continue reading

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AGNOSTIC

Agnostics have said to me: “I can accomplish the same things without prayer that you can with prayer. You are just deluding yourself that you are getting help from God. Faith in yourself is all you need.” Faith in one’s … Continue reading

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ENERGY

… true effectual prayer has a range of influence far beyond the personal life of the one who prays. No person is ever isolated, unrelated and alone. … What we are and what we do flow out and help to … Continue reading

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INFINITE PERSON

We should think of God, not only as Principle, forever pushing forward into expression; but as Infinite Person. There is something in the human mind that desires to think of God or Spirit as Person. Anything which has been in … Continue reading

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The GIFT

“Fear not, little flock, it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) Fear is the great enemy of man. But fear is a mental attitude and as such can be converted into something else. Fear … Continue reading

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