Many people I know today are not aware that 10 years ago, I was on course to be a licensed prayer practitioner and eventually a minister. It’s basically a chaplain in a specialized method of affirmative prayer. I devoted a decade of my life to the focused study of a multitude of spiritual paths and teachings, what prayer is to each, how it works and why it works.
I think I have always been a prayer practitioner with or without the licensing or acknowledgement of any particular religious organization or affiliation. In fact, I am increasingly glad I wasn’t bound through licensure to any group with a super human board of approval, counselors or experts, particularly on a topic as broad as the Orchestrator of the Universe. Any one philosophy on the Great and Odd Divine as my friend, Jonna refers to This, with particular policies made by men trying to formulate a border around what God is, how God works and who God works with (or not) is far too hubristic for my allegiance.
With that being said, I have fallen out of the daily practice of practitionership. I left the formal classes and the church who was teaching them at about the same time I got pregnant. Most of my attention was redirected to becoming a mother. While my focus was on earthly things, I held fast to this core of Divine perspective which has served me well. Knowing, back of all of these experiences, that my earthly endeavors are never separate from my Divine nature and calling- to be a reflection of that I AM, has been a beautiful perspective from which to raise children, love a husband and advocate for liberty.
Recently, I reached a bump in the road. I believe it was a Divine bump (aren’t they all?) as it called my attention back to this essential nature of God. I have been anxious about my upcoming surgery. I tried to mantra and redirect my attention out of it, but that wasn’t really working. As another friend who was dealing with a future surgery reached out to ask how I centered myself, I deflected to the response: EFT. Don’t get me wrong, EFT is powerful. However, the best EFT I have done has been in the spirit of affirmative prayer. I decided since the opportunity arose, the Divine may have been reaching out to me for a deeper connection and deeper recognition of what It is and what It does in my experience.
This is a long story, leading to a long prayer. If you read through it, acknowledging it, affirming it in any way, the power of the word is amplified by one more infinite mind. I appreciate you for the power of your acknowledgement of my health and wellbeing and that of my friend who reached out. Also, feel free to share this with anyone who may be having a medical procedure. By all means, tap on your EFT points while reading my affirmative prayer!
So, here we go.
I know that there is Life, a Divine principle that is prevalent by Its very nature. Life is seemingly miraculous although Life is the most natural thing. Nature is Life. Everywhere I look there is evidence of the prevalent nature of Life. The weeds coming up through the tiny crack in the sidewalk reflect the nature of life. The moss growing on a rock in a forest floor where no light gets through and little else will grow reflects the prevalent nature of Life. The creatures thriving at the deepest parts of the ocean surrounding tubes blowing out toxic gasses from the molten core of the earth reflect the prevalent nature of Life. Every breath of my body and every heart beat reflects this prevalent nature of Life. I am Life. Life has Its expression in me, as me and through me. My very existence is another sign of the Divine.
As I reflect upon this, knowing this is the simple truth of who and what I AM that goes beyond name and form, I know this is the simple truth of anyone receiving medical intervention for health and wellbeing. I know all life is a reflection of the Divine principle of Life demonstrating Its prevalence in, as and through every one of us. I know this is true of myself and others.
I also know that the Divine principle of Life lives in part to be recognized. As I recognize this principle, It is amplified in me. The more we recognize this principle, the more It is amplified in each reflection that gives It one’s fullest attention. Similarly, the more one focuses on gratitude the more one finds one has to be grateful for. This concept of an outward spiral, infinite and expanding through recognition is just another aspect of the Divine to be recognized.
I give in to this energy of recognition, this energy of prevailing, this energy of growth and expansion, this energy of Life Abundant and Prevalent as me. This Life demonstrates as others on a similar path, as all beings who choose to take note as well as those who reflect Life without any seeming consciousness at the bottom of the sea. Life thrives regardless of apparent recognition or circumstances. Still, with recognition, there is infinitely more to be recognized.
I declare that even as I and others go into medical procedures and into a state of seeming unconsciousness, that we carry this principle of recognition with us. I hold this simple truth of who I AM and what I AM with great reverence and recognition today. It remains with me in the moments leading up to and through my surgery. I know it will carry me through with vibrant health and prevalent sustenance.
I give thanks in this knowing, in this confidence for the moss in the depths of the forest to the crustaceans in the depths of the sea. I give thanks for the creative nature of Life, the abundance, the prevalence, the sustenance and how Life honors those who honor It. I give thanks knowing that through my surgery, an opportunity comes for Life to prevail in a more abundant way, in a more glorious way in me and in others than it ever has before.
I release the creative power of the word, from the beginning, the language of recognition that created all Life by drawing attention to It. And I use the word to release all of these sentiments, all of this recognition of creation, of abundance, of prevalence and of gratitude into the Law of Nature always unfolding, always swirling outward and always expanding whenever and wherever there is a great opportunity. THIS is the great opportunity here and now. I know THIS is so with every molecular particle of my being, and my cells respond knowing and showing that It is.
Amen.