Intercessory Prayer (Prayer for Guidance)

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Namaste Jennifer:From what I'm reading from your post, I would say that you are asking more for a prayer for guidance. It seems that you are not sure what to do in your situation, and need guidance from the Divine Mother.In this case, I would chant the mantra that Sri Ma has given you until you reach a point of stillness or complete silence. Remain in the silence. Stop worrying about the problem. Just remain with the quiet. If you can stay in the silence, you will find your answer.Also there are many loving people in this group who would be willing to listen.Shanti Om,Shankari

 

Dear Morningsong, thank you so much for jumping in! Your response is

very helpful, and my heart is touched by the thoughtfulness and care

in your message, as well as your strong and heartfelt faith.

 

I must admit that there still is an aspect to my question that is

unanswered though, perhaps I'm not communicating clearly. For me, in

relating to others there are times of acceptance and letting go, and

also times of interaction and holding on. If my three year old child

was about to chase his ball into the street with an oncoming car, I'd

hold on to him! I would be sooooo invested in the outcome of his

safety. He wouldn't know what was best for himself in that moment,

and it's my 'job' as his parent to protect him from things that he

doesn't understand. And my belief is that this, too, is the Divine

working through the natural instinct of a parent to nurture and

protect life.

 

(Which is an oversimplified example, please forgive me, of the

situation I'm in right now, and I'm not wanting to give details out

of respect for confidentiality of my loved one.)

 

So what I experience is that there are, in this creation, influences

of forgetfulness and of remembrance. When I, myself, am lost in

forgetfulness, I can be selfish. When I remember that we really are

all one soul (thank you Shree Maa for bringing me back into

remembrance) then I am so much more respectful of others.

 

I am in relationship with someone dear to me whom I see as being lost

in forgetfulness. I DO pray for myself in relation to her, for

acceptance and clarity and that Divine Mother would 'get me out of

the way' to be an instrument for Her peace. And also to show me

right action for this person's best wellbeing.

 

But then in addition to that I pray for my loved one as well. And

this is what I'm seeking guidance on, as to what the teachings are on

this aspect of prayer, which I know as intercession.

 

Perhaps that is just a great mystery. : )

 

Thanks for listening, Jennifer