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  ON PRAYER
  by Meister Eckhart
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Summary: Effective prayer is a means of ascending to God and should be
focused on seeking His honour and glory.

Topics: "Effective Prayer", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:9, Philippians 2:3, James 4:3, James 5:16, 1 John 5:14

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Meister Eckhart emphasizes the power of sincere and fervent prayer as a
divine connection between man and God, likening it to a golden ladder
that leads to heaven. He teaches that effective prayer should focus on
promoting God's honor, one's spiritual growth, and the well-being of
others, rather than solely on personal desires. When seeking temporal
blessings, it is important to align our requests with God's will and our
spiritual well-being, while prayers for virtues require no such
conditions as they are aligned with God's nature.

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Good and earnest prayer is a golden ladder which reaches up to heaven,
and by which man ascends to God.

The man who will pray aright should ask for nothing except what may
promote God's honour and glory, his own profit and the advantage of his
neighbours. When we ask for temporal things we should always add, if it
be God's will and if it be for my soul's health. But when we pray for
virtues, we need add no qualification, for these are God's own working.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/meister-eckhart/on-prayer/
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