Bringing All Worries to God in Prayer
Ananta advises that any worry or clamoring thought should be brought to God in prayer, without reservation or concern for asking 'correctly,' as His light within the Atma is the ultimate source of clarity and solace.
So, you said very beautifully that you recognize that His presence, His light, His love within is a true source of solace, of rest, rejuvenation, insight, intelligence, guidance—all that is good comes from that. And yet, there's an aspect of your being which craves that from the world, from our relationships, from the seeming outside. Then also you said that I take that to God, and when I take that to Him, then I don't even know what really I want out of this. What am I really asking for? And with God's presence, with the Atma within, we don't have to really even worry about whether we are asking for the right thing or we are asking in the right way, you see. We can just... so the kind of rule that I've been telling everyone is that if you're going to think about it, if you're going to worry about it, it's better that you pray about it.
So, if it is something that worries you, if it is something that you are clamoring for—that I want this one to love me, or I want my friends to love me, the world to love me, and to see me for what I am—whatever the thought may be, even though it's a thought, even though it is the mind, if it takes up some belief, if it takes up some of your time, then we can safely bring it to God. We don't have to mind our words with God. We can be fully open and say that... we can also honestly say that I don't even know if this is what is bothering me, but this is what my mind tempts me to believe. So, I'm bringing it to You because I don't know, and only in Your light can I even see what is clear, you see, what is true. So, and this is very important, that we must not shy away from even this confusion. We must bring it to His light because it is only in the light of the Atma within do we even see the nature of what is unfolding in the world.
Key Teachings
- God's presence, light, and love are the true sources of solace and guidance.
- If something worries or consumes your thoughts, it's better to pray about it and bring it to God.
- One can be completely open and honest with God, even admitting confusion or not knowing what to ask for.
- Bringing all concerns, including confusion, to God's light (Atma within) reveals clarity and truth.
From: Humility Is the Best Way to Enter God's Temple in Your Heart - 26th February 2024