Meditation, Prayer & Affirmation. Edgar Cayce

inner chamber, thine own conscience, and there pray in secret to the Father that heareth in secret; and He will answer thee openly.

       Reading 1158–25

      (Q) Please give instructions for conducting a daily deep meditation, with a prayer for use.

      (A) The activities of meditation are personal. The preparations for same, to some individuals, are just as necessary as the meditation itself. For, as is comprehended in the minds of most of those who seek to meditate, the attitude of the individual is the greater incentive for such.

      Then—we would first have a regular period. Then, in whatever form is most desirable, cleanse the body and mind. Then, relaxing, gently—let this be as the theme, though in thine own words:

      “Lord of might, of love, be Thou the guide in the things I do and say day by day; that my body, my mind, may fill that purpose Thou hast for me among those of my household, my home, my loved ones, my friends, and all I meet day by day.

      “Help me to use each opportunity to be a light bearer for Thee, in His name.

      “Keep me, ever.”

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       Finding Personal Direction Through Meditation and Prayer

       Living as a Spiritual Being in the Earth

       (Note: Because of their overall counsel and helpfulness, the greatest portions of readings 2528-2, 1472-6, and 657-3 have all been included in this section.)

       TEXT OF READING 2528-2

      This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of July, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self—Mr. [2528], Associate Member of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

       PRESENT

      Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2528] and wife, Mrs. [2794].

       READING

      Time of Reading 4:10 to 4:40 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Va.

      GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [2528], present in this room, who seeks information, advice and guidance as to how he may be spiritually, mentally and bodily healed. Also you will consider the invention on which he has been working, with the idea of saving lives and money, and helping to end the war. You will advise if he is on the right track to do this with the radar and propeller idea. If so, whom should he see to make use of it? After giving the information and guidance needed, you will answer any other questions that may be asked:

      EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [2528], present in this room.

      In considering the physical, mental and spiritual relationships—it would be necessary that the premises be declared from which any reasoning or application of measures would be taken, that the body may gain the better concept of the relationships that the mental and the physical bear with the spiritual forces, in relationship to healing of any nature.

      The body finds itself in a material world of three-dimensional proportions. That which manifests in the mental is from or of a spiritual nature, but the results in the material or physical manifestation depend upon the spirit with which the activity is prompted.