The Power of Prayer in the Light of the Teachings of Kabbalah

At some point along the journey whether in a Temple, Church, Synagogue, alone or in the company of family and friends everyone has flipped through a sacred book and lifted their thoughts to the Divine. Be it through prayer, meditation, reading, or silent contemplation, what truly matters is not the form, but the stillness and the connection to the divine energy of creation.

From the Kabbalistic point of view, prayer is not about begging or asking God for a favor. Quite the opposite, it’s not about asking for anything at all! Prayer is an act that helps us engage in spiritual therapy, based on the principle that everything we encounter in the external world is a reflection of what already exists within us. This aligns with the Hermetic statement: “As above, so below,” where “above” refers to the inner world and “below” to the outer. Therefore, everything—absolutely everything—is intimately tied to our hearts, meaning it correlates to how we nourish and express our feelings and emotions.

We are in a constant process of evolution and transformation. We suffer from imperfections, frustrations, fears, and traumas, and we often try to compensate for these weaknesses with excessive use of technology or the “offerings” of the external world. At best, this approach only solves “half” the problem, and at worst, it leads us into a cycle of increasing dependence on physical and temporary solutions. This results in internal corruption and deterioration, keeping us from confronting the true essence of our challenges and, consequently, halting our growth.

Through prayer as spiritual therapy, we become capable of accessing the roots of our vulnerabilities and transforming or even transmuting them into strengths, thereby restoring the Divine nature that dwells within us. This connection has the power to align our desires with our truths and the purpose of our journey, bringing lightness, clarity, and inner peace.

As we progress through the stages of prayer, we begin to realize that it holds multiple dimensions. In truth, we ascend from one level of consciousness to another until we meet the source of all creation. And this is not about the “image” of God we’ve developed throughout our lives, but rather about the deeper intention of that level of consciousness: the awakening of our inner power of co-creation.

This realization is liberating, because instead of seeing ourselves as victims of circumstances beyond our control, we take the reins of our destiny and shape it according to the original will which is nothing more than finding happiness in both the small and grand moments of the journey. As we refine our role as co-creators through the continuous practice of prayer, we also learn how to energize all living beings, just as the Divine does.

Just as the Divine shares light, we too become partners in that goal, transforming our “desire to receive” into a “desire to receive and to share,” thus fulfilling the ultimate mission of Kabbalah: the understanding that we are all One.

Joici Thives

Joici Thives is a versatile professional, serving as a Clinical Parapsychologist and Hypnotherapist, conducting Kabbalah courses, guiding Meditation practices, and offering consultations as a Kabbalistic Numerologist. Her professional path commenced in the legal realm, yet at the age of 37, she embarked on a quest not just for a career, but for something imbued with deeper significance for her life.

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