Dear Friends,
I was reading the ‘Science of Mind’ magazine and a quote from Dr. Ernest Holmes (EH) said: “Prayer is not an act of overcoming God’s reluctance, but should be an active acceptance of His highest WILLINGNESS”
I read that over several times and my eyes kept seeing the word, WILLINGNESS. This statement could be a challenge especially if prayers are not answered right away or seem long to demonstrate. I also hear my friend Rev. Jean Sweet say, “GOD Always say YES.
We are told over and over again by Biblical verses, Spiritual Scriptures and Readings that GOD always hears our prayers. I do know this to be true in my life. EH wrote, “God is ever present, ever-available. All the wisdom , intelligence and power of the universe is right where you are. Your word is power when you know this.”
I also know God answers prayers for what we NEED. God is always WILLING to give us the life of Joy, Love, Acceptance, Abundance, Forgiveness and myriads of Blessings. Sometimes what we NEED is more important than what we WANT. What we need can be a catalyst and a jumpstart to gaining what we want in a very different way.
Since we just had our World Labyrinth Day Walk, I am reminded of a lady some years ago who shared how her labyrinth walk prayers focused on abundance and prosperity. She took the idea of GOD being abundant within her as she began her walk. When she came out, she was in tears and went to write down her experience. When she shared in our Sacred Circle she said “I asked for abundance and what I received was a softening of my heart as my brother came to mind. We have been estranged for years and I knew right then I loved him dearly and have forgiven him. It was time to call him and let him know. It was a wonderful feeling that came over me knowing I have forgiven both him and myself. I could feel the LOVE of God right there with me and in me.”
We have to be open and receptive for God’s Divine Ideas, Answers and Way when we are in prayer. In New Thought, we ask and say Thank you for this or something better. We always want to be open and receptive to what we NEED as well as what we want. I believe Love and Forgiveness is at the top of the list of how we are to BE in this world and what we need the most.
Remember Matthew 7:7-8
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”

And remember to ASK for what the Divine knows is BEST for you.You will always receive an answer to your prayer. It just may not be what you expect, however it will always be what you NEED.

Be WILLING to receive an answer you did not expect.
It will be for your highest good!