Meditation on The Lord’s Prayer – God’s Glorious Kingdom

 

Second Meditation on The Lord's Prayer

Have you ever wondered about the deep meaning behind Jesus’ teachings? Once we grasp this wonderful metaphysics of love and humanity's potential, we can infuse it into our meditation. This can help us connect with God's abundance and love through various factors, including faith, gratitude, and visualization.

As a gentle reminder, if you seek to dedicate time to deep prayer and meditation, it is beneficial to accompany these practices with a relaxed state, facilitated by proper breathing, as well as a mental state free from negativity.

One effective technique I use is to create what I call “set-points”. I create and then consciously remember my physical state for both breathing and relaxation. I also create a 'set point' for my mental state that is void of worry, fear, and negativity. These set points are like signposts on a journey. They serve as markers to guide me more effectively toward the desired state of preparation for meditation. In a separate article, I delve into creating and utilizing these set points in more detail so that you can apply them to your spiritual journey.  

In a previous article, we unveiled some of the transformative potential of understanding the metaphysical aspects of The Lord’s Prayer. This profound understanding, when affirmed, can lead to significant shifts in our lives. If you haven't had the chance to read that article yet, I urge you to do so as soon as possible to unlock the full potential of this prayer.

I enjoy chanting the Lord's Prayer as part of my meditation practice at certain times. I have found that as I practice saying this holy prayer habitually and rhythmically by chanting, it creates an uplifting state of consciousness. The rhythmic intonation helps my focus and helps unleash spiritual powers from within. The effects of this prayer resonate long after the meditation session, often leading to profound life changes. As previously stated in my writings, understanding the meaning of the prayer is a key to unlocking its transformative power. 

Our early Christian brothers and sisters chanted this prayer, but they did not have a monopoly on embracing chanting as a means of spiritual growth. Chanting prayers or mantras has been a universal practice for centuries, transcending cultures and religions and serving various spiritual purposes.

Most find that chanting helps improve concentration and focus during meditation. Certainly, on mornings or evenings when I have many unsettled thoughts swirling around in my head, chanting The Lord’s Prayer helps me get into the right mindset to connect with my meditation. In addition, most who chant a prayer will agree that it helps produce a sense of inner peace. I also find that chanting helps me correct my breath in those times when the distractions of life seem greater than I can handle.

The first section of The Lord’s prayer

This article is my second on meditation using The Lord’s Prayer. However, it is still focused on the first part of this holy prayer. Our focus remains on God's nature in all its glory and wonder. The prayer starts with us communing with God's glory. As we sit mentally and spiritually in God’s nature, we can feel his power, wisdom, and love for us. This section begins our meditation by establishing a mental state that allows us to connect properly with our Father. Once we seek the kingdom, all things can be added. 

St. Augustine advocated for "living in the now," urging us to find joy in God and to embrace the eternal present. This idea aligns with the concept of mindfulness, demonstrating Augustine's appreciation for the practicality of living in the present moment.

From this principle of living in the moment, we get sayings like “Be Present,” “Be in the Room,” and “One Day at a Time.” All of which are great metaphysics because they work. The real test of great thought is its practicality. Its usefulness. There is great practicality to living in connection with God in the moment. 

Meditate on -- “Hallowed be thy name.”

The essential qualities of something are indicated and linked to its name. Jesus characterizes God's essence as hallowed or “sanctified.” God is whole. God’s essence is complete. Jesus teaches us to draw a connection between the supreme holiness and completeness, and human oneness and healing with it. As we become one with this idea in the silence of our meditation and prayer, the outcome mirrors its origin. We believe that all emanations from God inherit his sanctity. We move from imperfection to perfection. Over time, we develop a nature that embodies goodness, granting us the capacity to manifest our best qualities.

The affirmation of “Hallowed be thy Name” is a powerful tool that aligns us with God’s perfection. Many of our problems can melt away as we learn that God’s perfect good is available. As we chant that God’s name is hallowed, we affirm to ourselves God’s perfection. When practiced during meditation, this affirmation can lead us to a profound union with this idea, which can bring prosperity and empowerment. It is a truly uplifting experience, the feeling of God's perfection and that we are His children.  

Again, chanting may help the process. Many find that chanting and visualizing this affirmation attunes us to God's power. We begin to experience the feeling that God is all-powerful. We believe and sense that he is all-present, all-wise, and loves us. As we grow our faith in this concept, we allow God to be the source of our abundance. Focusing on this picture of God's perfection can lead to unwavering positivity.    

Meditate on - “Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

Asking God to allow his kingdom to come is as close to a perfect affirmation as we can get. Meditating first on God’s goodness and His kingdom can help us accomplish more each day. We can bring God’s goodness into our lives and dealings.  

Our mission is to actualize God's vision for us, guided by the affirmation of “Thy kingdom come.” This affirmation teaches us that we are the beneficiaries of what we have already asked God for. We ask God to allow His kingdom to come to us as we say this. We are God's manifestations and should reap the benefits of God’s love.

Humans possess limitless potential as reflections of the Father. Our job lies in articulating the ideals given to us by our higher power. God gives each of us an individual a unique creative consciousness. Through prayer and meditation, God invites us to use our faculties of visualization and imagination to construct our realm of existence.

We are the heirs to the Kingdom, but we must claim it. When we affirm “Thy kingdom come,” we harmonize ourselves with God’s ideas to be manifested on the material plane of life. We aim to bring God's concepts into reality through being one with God’s Kingdom. We can align with God’s unique plan for us. We can unlock opportunities, overcome obstacles, and ultimately experience joy, prosperity, wealth, and all the virtues God promises. To achieve this, aligning our will with God's higher purpose is essential, as our peace resides within His will.

Meditation on – Hallowed be thy name.

 Sit quietly and meditate on the fact that God is all-powerful. See and feel examples of power's manifestations in this world. Let it expand to the entire Universe. Try to invoke as many of your senses as you can. Visualize and imagine. Feel God’s power.

Next, let your thoughts see and feel that God is all good. See and feel the goodness God has bestowed upon you and others, whether physical, mental, or spiritual. Apply the same principles discussed above. The more of your senses you can invoke, the better. Don’t forget you can use chant if you start getting lost. Chanting has a profound effect, one of which is to keep you focused and utilize your sense of hearing.

If your thoughts wander to other places, gently bring them back to God's power and goodness.

 Meditation on – "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven."

Now, visualize that God’s Kingdom is “the perfect good.” When you ask, it can manifest perfect wholeness for you. Meditate on this concept. Use the principles talked about above.

Additionally, be aware that obstacles that hinder your progress may disappear. You are asking God for change. See a better change. Stay open-minded about these changes. Embrace a mindset of heightened awareness. Be ready to welcome increased blessings and remain receptive to newfound revelations.

Mentally say over and over, “Thy Kingdom Come.”  As you say this mentally, feel the perfection of God and that you can ask him to provide his kingdom to you, his child, regardless of what is going on in your present life or your past. See and visualize what you are willing to receive. Believe. Have faith. Don’t push it away from disbelief when it arrives.

If your thoughts wander “gently,” bring them back to the idea that you are the recipient of God’s Kingdom if you ask.

 I wish you peace and happiness in God’s love. Peace, Joseph Pikul

1.  I will soon create an MP3 guided meditation on using the first part of this holy prayer. When completed, I will leave links in my blogs, Facebook, and Instagram. 
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 Source material on the effects of chanting:

 If interested, please Google 2011 Models in Complementary Medicine - Effects of chanting “OM.” Department of Psychiatry, Advanced Center for Yoga, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore – 560 029, India