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it would otherwise not have given, but to bring us into a
realization of the Fulness of Good, that is everywhere
present, so that we may accept the Eternal gift of Love.
One says, "God has given all of Himself to each
one. He has nothing more to give." And when
Truth declares, "Before they call I will answer," it is as
much as to say, everything is given them, before they
ask for it. Asking does not then bring anything to
us, but earnest seeking helps us to find and receive that
which is always "at hand."
God's Omnipresence makes us sure of all good here
and now, and when this consciousness is ours, prayer
changes. We have no more pleading to do, but we desire only to have our eyes opened, to see what is here for
us in Truth.
When Hagar wept and "Lifted up her voice," praying for water, that her son might live, "God opened her
eyes, and she saw a well of water." -- Gen. 21:19.
Prayer opens our eyes to see God's everpresent supply, and we see there is no lack. Because "Eye hath
not seen" and "Ear hath not heard" we have been
"hungry" and "thirsty" in the midst of full supply.
"Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance, it is laying
hold of His Highest willingness."
In this understanding, Jesus' words come to us with
clear meaning, "Therefore all things whatsoever ye ask
and pray for, believe that ye have received, and ye shall
have." -- Mark 11:24. (Rev. Ver.)
No more pleading when our eyes and ears are
opened to see and hear the good that is all around us -
that is
ours -- as "Heirs of God."
If we pray as Jesus here directs, our petitions will be
changed to thanksgiving, as we recognize that we "have
received" all things!
