NEW ARTICLE!
I have recently been introduced to the practice of 2-way prayer. For those who are unfamiliar, this is a practice in which one writes out a question to Higher Power, meditates for a short time, like 5 minutes, and then writes whatever comes through. These are usually messages from our Higher Power, coming through us onto the paper.
During my first try at 2-way prayer session I was having issues of food insecurity. I was wanting to eat because I was unsure what food would be available at upcoming events. Or my husband and I were not agreeing on what to have for dinner the next day or whether to even eat in or go out. Or any number of things that are a part of Life that were making me feel insecure about my food. So I asked the question, ” What should I know about my issues with food insecurity?” The answer…
“Surrender is being comfortable not knowing;
Surrender is acceptance of that which is, without knowing the how or the why;
Surrender defies analysis;
Surrender means turning it all over and not worrying how you got here or where you’re headed – just trust that it will be resolved.
I’m here to help, but you need to want it enough to let go. You have to stop holding onto the fear as if it is somehow helpful.
You have to be brave enough to let go of fear and live your life.
Live your life. Stop waiting for others.
Take responsibility for your own happiness and just do it. Do the things.
Others will follow.
Feel free to lead.
You have control of what is available to you. There is plenty… You are surrounded by abundance. Just let the fear go.
Set it down and walk away. It no longer serves you and you no longer need it.”
What a gift! My Higher Power gave me a beautiful definition of what it means to Surrender. Spirit made clear that clinging to fear was not helpful to me – I need to let it go.
I have received many more gifts from HP in my 2-way prayer practice. It’s a practice that I highly recommend. For those who would like to learn more about this technique you can Google 2-way prayer or check the OA website for Zoom meetings that use 2-way prayer as the format. I find these meetings very helpful because often I will hear a message from my HP through what somebody else’s HP has told them.
– Melanie B