Visualizing prayer

When we pray we are told to go to a quiet still space. It is in the absolute silence that God speaks.

I used to think that I needed a special prayer closet, a physical place in my home to pray. In reality, my body is the sanctified place where I can meet God. And, so we are directed to quietly sit and go within. ​ Of course, my attempt to go within unfolds like a story.

I usually start by visualizing what my inner mind looks like. I imagine that if I walked into my mind it would appear as an ancient library with multi-colored books stacked seemingly to the sky. There'd be ladders on wheels and shelves that move upon command.

In my mind's library, a version of me works full-time to catalog memories, research best practices, verify facts, and refine conversations. On a good day, me, as librarian looks very much like an Army Sergeant, except her uniform is by Yves Saint Laurent. In this role, I never weary hair down. Instead, I coil it into a chignon that Audrey Hepburn would approve. And, like the real me, she always wears French Coffee colored stockings by Berkshire.

On a bad day, she appears as Ms. One from the Wiz. Hair in beautiful disarray, held together by several pencils and pens. In this role, I wear high-top sneakers and layered knitwear in varying shades of beige. And, instead of a smart device, I’d clutch a handful of crumpled notes. As Ms. One, I am all together not put together at all; rushed off my feet, anxious, and out of control.

It is only the Holy Spirit that can bring order to chaos. Whenever, I want to order my thoughts, I simply meditate on the goodness of God and His son, Jesus. Immediately, with Mary Poppins-like efficiency, I can see and feel my mental library being righted. All of a sudden the books begin to glide into their rightful place. The computer devices start to whirl and buzz again. And, I turn back into in the role of Ms. One turn into an Army Sargent. All is as it should be.

Our bodies are vessels for the Holy Spirit. Do not allow your inner power to be dimmed by the chaos and false teachings of the world. There is no dignity in the world's standards. Our anecdote is God alone. Your one responsibility is to ask God daily to activate the Holy Ghost power within you.

My prayer for you is the same prayer I have for myself - May God's vitalizing energy flood your whole consciousness so that you are healed today. ​God answers prayers. It is a promise, darling.