{"id":74281,"date":"2022-07-22T12:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=74281"},"modified":"2022-08-03T15:24:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T19:24:20","slug":"the-prayer-request","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-prayer-request\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2 Prayer Requests That Will Strengthen Your Spirituality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What are prayer requests? What should you request if you need help in life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requesting from God can be difficult because it’s so tempting to ask for selfish things. However, Julia Cameron recommends two prayer requests that can help you without sounding selfish: humility and a better mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read below the prayer requests that Cameron talks about in her book Seeking Wisdom<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Prayers of Request<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A prayer request is when you ask God for something: for example, inspiration or a new friend. Cameron explains that the prayer requests are crucial because they\u2019re how we receive God\u2019s guidance<\/strong>\u2014we ask and listen for the response. But Cameron warns that you must <\/em>accept God\u2019s response without resistance<\/em> to increase your creativity and spiritual connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameron says that you must keep God\u2019s goodwill in mind when you pray\u2014ask God to work with<\/em> you and through<\/em> you, rather than for <\/em>you. For example, you can pray, \u201cplease send me a new friend when it\u2019s the right time,<\/em>\u201d or \u201cplease guide me to the career that\u2019s right for me<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameron says that God\u2019s responses can come in many ways, such as a gut feeling, a new opportunity, or an abrupt change\u2014you must listen to the signs and trust your intuition<\/a>.<\/strong> Sometimes, God\u2019s response won\u2019t be what you wanted or expected, but above all, you must trust God. Cameron stresses that God is benevolent and will guide you in the right direction at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While making personal requests to God is most common, Cameron explains that asking God for humility and help with bad moods will also strengthen your spirituality and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trusting Your Intuition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cameron says that when we ask God for guidance, we must use our intuition to discern God\u2019s response. However, accessing your intuition can often be difficult. Experts provide a few actionable tips to help you connect with your intuition<\/a> (and in doing so, connect to God).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Don\u2019t mistake fear for intuition. <\/strong>It\u2019s easy to confuse fear and intuition<\/a>, as they\u2019re both internal instincts that influence your behavior. However, experts typically advise against following fear, since it urges you to protect yourself even if it means compromising your values. To differentiate fear from intuition, listen to your body\u2014do you feel tense, constricted, or panicked? If so, you\u2019re likely following fear. Instead, follow gut feelings of excitement, contentment, and anticipation\u2014these feelings are your intuition.<\/li>
  2. Practice following your intuition. <\/strong>If you\u2019re not used to listening to God\u2019s guidance through your intuition, start by making small decisions based on your intuition. For example, rather than spending time considering what others will think of an outfit, just pull whatever feels right out of the closet and get dressed. This will help you start to recognize and trust your intuition so that when God sends bigger decisions and opportunities your way, you\u2019re comfortable letting your intuition take the reins.<\/li>
  3. Take a snap judgment test. <\/strong>Write down a question on a piece of paper with yes or no below it. Go about your business for an hour or so and randomly come back to the paper, read the question, and write your immediate response. Similar to Cameron\u2019s recommendation to ask a question to the page and write the response that you hear, you\u2019re letting God\u2019s guidance flow through you without overthinking it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Requesting Humility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Cameron adds that when you\u2019re denied what you ask for in prayer or don\u2019t receive the answer you want, you must resist the urge to become resentful, disappointed, or frustrated. These negative feelings can weaken your connection with God and your creative energy because you\u2019re resisting the path that\u2019s meant for you. If you find yourself resisting God\u2019s will, you can use another type of request prayer: a prayer of humility. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cameron explains that there are many different formal prayers and informal prayers you can use to ask for humility. For her, the formal Serenity Prayer often helps\u2014\u201cGod, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But there are many informal ways of praying for humility. Cameron notes that going into nature is a great way to remind yourself of God\u2019s goodwill and orderly direction. You can observe how the sun and rain feed flowers so they fulfill their purpose of blooming and remind yourself that just like the flowers, God will give you what you need to fulfill your purpose<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Requesting Help With a Bad Mood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Cameron cautions that it can also be hard to accept God\u2019s guidance when you\u2019re dealing with a bad mood. Bad moods happen to everyone sometimes\u2014if you find yourself in a bad mood, you can use a prayer of request to ask for God\u2019s help<\/strong>. Cameron reminds us that God is a friend that\u2019s always listening and supportive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are a few ways you can pray for your mood. You can simply check in with God and say, \u201cGod, I\u2019m feeling grumpy\u201d\u2014God\u2019s always watchful, helpful, and accepting of your emotions. Or, you can ask for God\u2019s help, saying \u201cGod, please help with my mood.\u201d Cameron says that whenever she asks for help with her mood, she always receives a small pick-me-up that she knows is from God. She says to look out for God\u2019s help; it can come in many different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fixing Bad Moods<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    While Cameron recommends praying to improve your mood, psychologists explain that there may be more effective methods to climb out of a rut. They explain that there\u2019s often a reason <\/em>why our moods go rotten and that getting to the bottom of it can make us feel better and prevent the bad mood from returning. They explain that there are a few common causes of bad moods and offer specific strategies we can use to make ourselves feel better<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. You\u2019re feeling guilty.<\/strong> Maybe you did something you feel bad about, like forgetting to meet your friend for lunch. Even if you already apologized, reach out and let them know that you\u2019re very sorry and didn\u2019t mean to hurt them.<\/li>
    2. You have outstanding tasks.<\/strong> Maybe there\u2019s something you need to get done but don\u2019t want to do. Even if you can\u2019t do it immediately, making a plan for when and how you will accomplish the task can make you feel better.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      You\u2019re brooding over a past situation. <\/strong>Maybe someone did something yesterday that made you upset and you keep playing it over in your head. Instead, try to remain in the present moment rather than dwelling on the past. A two-minute distraction like doing a crossword or playing a game can refocus your attention on the present.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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