How Should We Pray

 

How should we pray to ensure that our prayers are heard? 

"When you surrender yourself to God's Will, He will take care of you. Do not develop a superiority complex. Give up ego and pomp. Pray silently and sincerely. If your prayers are not answered, you can certainly question Me. God is not confined to a place somewhere in a distant corner. He always resides in your heart. He can accomplish anything. He is ever ready to perform any task, be it big or small for the sake of His devotees. All are His children. Hence, He will certainly answer your prayers. 

Embodiments of Love! Love is the quintessence of Swami's discourses. His love is power. There is nothing greater than love. When you develop love, you can face the challenges of life with ease and emerge victorious. God will always be with you, in you, and around you and will take care of you. Any mighty task can be accomplished through prayer. However, your prayers should be sincere. There should be unity of thought, word, and deed. Develop firm faith that Swami is in you and that He always listens to your prayers. If you think that Swami is outside, how will your prayers reach Him?"

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse = 25.12.2004)

Esteeming love as the essence of divinity, you have to engage yourselves in loving service to society. - BABA