EVERY THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED IS PRAYER

Sometimes I have fussed at myself for not "praying" and yet part of me felt that it wasn't necessary to assume a prayer posture of some sort or become very still, use rosary beads, say written prayers, make up some prayers, or any other such thing in order to be praying. I guess deep down I have always known that prayer was much more than that.

IF every thought, word, and deed IS prayer how would that not perhaps make people more conscious of what they are thinking, saying, or doing? Maybe this would have a huge impact upon a person's life. It is making one in mine.

Prayer isn't necessarily a petition, an expression of thanksgiving, a time of confession, or a time to pay respects or homage to Buddha, Allah, God, Great Spirit, etc. because all your thoughts, words and deeds are all prayer no matter how your mind sees it, no matter what your beliefs are, how you do anything or why you do it.

Again, IF every thought, word, and deed is prayer, then you might want to examine what you are thinking, what you are saying, and what you are doing. Do your thoughts, words, and deeds reflect what you really want them to?

Reflect! Reflect is an interesting word. It can mean likeness, mirror image, signal, request, and even manifestation. So are your words, thoughts, and deeds sending out signals, requests, likeness, or manifestations of what you truly want?

If prayer is all of this then what are you asking of God/Universe/Great Spirit/or whatever you call God?

Your thoughts, words, and deeds are like the rudder of a ship that directs your journey. If you care where the rudder is taking you, remember that you are setting the course. Take the helm and "Infinite, Divine Power" will do the rest.