#Devotion to God

[know-the-self]

Bhakti Yoga - Yoga of Devotion

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Consciousness in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Intelligence in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Sleep in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Hunger - Desire in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Shadow - Individual Self in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Shakti - Creative Energy in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Thirst - Desire in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Patience in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Original Cause in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Humility in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Stillness in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Devotion in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as splendor in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Lakshmi in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Mind in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Memory in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Compassion in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Contentment in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Mother in all beings everywhere.

Salute to the Divine Goddess, who manifests herself as Delusion in all beings everywhere.

O Mother!

Let all my speech be your prayer; let all my crafts and technology be your worship and be the mystic gestures of my hand, adorning you.

May all my movements become your devotional circumambulations.

May everything I eat or drink be oblations to you. Let my lying down in rest and sleep be prostrations to you.

Mother! Whatever I do, may all that become a sacramental service and worship for you.

Om Peace Peace Peace

- Devi Stuti

[awifechasinggod]

I was reading this morning in Proverbs during my devotions. A vivid picture popped into my mind of this very scene. A stream of water was held in the hands of the LORD and although we (I) make our own plan(s), the LORD can channel the water (or our plans) whichever way HE pleases. I may think my plans are right, but the LORD weighs my heart! GOD has the ultimate authority. I may mistakenly think I am doing what is right, BUT GOD sees the motives behind my actions. I often have to make choices where the best action may be difficult to discern, but I can help myself by trying to identify my own motives first and then asking GOD to check them to ensure the REAL reasons I want to do this or that are beneficial and not for my own gain or honor. GOD is not amused or pleased when we do good deeds only to serve our own interests. Sometimes, that line could be so fine and other times, it may be so obvious to others but not to us! I need to remember to check my motives at the door before moving ahead with plans that may or may not line up with GOD’s plans for me. This was yet another reminder for me today that I am still a work in progress. I’d love to think I have it altogether all the time, but sadly, I fail sometimes. I long to be that wife who chases GOD in all areas and not just when I need forgiveness or a cleansing of my heart. I want HIS opinion first and I don’t want to lean on my own understanding! The truth is, I am NOTHING without GOD and I need to be reminded often of that. Yes, I try to act in my own power, but as that wife pursuing godliness is all things, I need to be reminded often of my utter dependence on a holy GOD. Forgive me LORD for trying to act in my own accord. I need you every day! ✝️

[yeslordmyking]

Leviticus 10:3 — Today's Verse for Thursday, October 3, 2024

[bma1852]

Devoted to God

Image by Arnie Bragg from Pixabay 1 1-3 Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. He had seven sons and three daughters. He was also very wealthy—seven thousand head of sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred teams of oxen, five hundred donkeys, and a huge staff of servants—the most influential…

[thinkingonscripture]

Dedication to God and the Spiritual Journey

For Christians, dedication to God is the starting point for the spiritual life and the advance to Christian maturity. Dedication is a synonym for commitment, devotion, loyalty, and positive volition. According to Charles Ryrie, “There is perhaps no more important matter in relation to the spiritual life than dedication.”[1] In another place he states, “Dedication concerns the subjection of my…

[dwuerch-blog]

I'm a Jesus Fan

Yes, I’m a Jesus fan! I can’t help myself. He has done so much for me in the peace, comfort and joy categories that makes me want to make Him even more famous. My blogs speak of Him often. I’m sure you have seen Jesus fans carrying signs on street corners that say something like “Trust God” or “God is Good” or “Honk if You Love Jesus”. I am guilty as charged. I have been one of those who stood…

[snek-eyes]

Can we go back to this for a sec? To Aziraphale having to explain the concept of being in love to the other angels? Because I cannot imagine what a trip it has to be, falling in love with someone when that is literally not something you are supposed to be able to do. When it is something you barely understand. When the object of whatever this is isn't supposed to be able to feel this way either, except as time goes on you start to realize it's happening to him too. And neither of you can actually talk to each other about it.

[sugawara--san]

challenge try to stop critical condition katsuki from getting to critical condition izuku

[tokenducks]

Charles “We’ve got literally forever to figure out what the rest means” Rowland

[cccdynapro]

The Way of The Difficult is often The Way of The Wise.

The Way of The Difficult is often The Way of The Wise.When you do not use your skills, you can lose more than your skills. You can lose your CHOICES & FREEDOM. The easy way, seldom is the easy way. It looks easy at the moment but often costs more than we see in the short term. The seeming more difficult way is very often The way of the wise.Acts 20:23“I only know that in every city the Holy…

[morphic-mythos]

FIVE YEARS WITH THE GODS: what I've learned

Don't fixate on the notion of being "called" by a particular deity or "claimed" by them. It'll only lead to confusion, misinterpretation, or disappointment. Instead, pay attention to your gut. What feels right? What names, symbols, or spheres of influence resonate with you or intrigue you?

Sometimes, we are presented with or drawn to gods we may not expect. In this case, we often need to look past the superficial aspects of a deity to understand why we feel drawn to them.

You will develop an insatiable appetite for knowledge, but let yourself digest information and experiences before proceeding to something new. Set aside time to reflect on your learning. Journaling is the perfect complement to research.

Make sense of your own perceptions and ideas before digging too deeply into the perceptions of others.

Our paths will inevitably wander into unfamiliar fields. Enjoy the journey. Make room for new modes of belief.

You will feel like a beginner for a long time. This is a good sign; it means you're growing something profound...and staying humble.

You are almost always overthinking things.

Feeling stressed out over your spirituality is not a good sign. Adjust accordingly and convey your thoughts to the gods as you go.

It's okay to release a deity from your practice. This does not make you a failure or a terrible person. Relationships change, and so do you.

You will need breaks from your practice. Spirituality is not a side hustle; let go of your guilt and rest.

Doubt and skepticism will be steadfast companions on your journey. Question everything.

In the end, your path belongs to you alone. No one else has power over what you practice.

[melancholialapelada7]

Unlike previously believed, sheep do not blindly follow a dominant leader. Instead, they tend to follow the most experienced and wise individuals in the flock.

These leaders are usually older sheep that have demonstrated successful behavior in foraging and avoiding danger. Choosing leaders based on experience helps improve the survival of the flock as a whole.

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Hello, happy Valentine's Day! a little late but I hope you had a good time, some narilamb to end the day.

(Also random explanation that no one asked about the heights because I realized too late that I made the lamb more smaller than I intended)

[graciehart]

how to say “I love you” in x-files [17/?] ⤷ 4.01 — “Herrenvolk”

[yeslordmyking]

Romans 8:28 — Today's Verse for Wednesday, August 28, 2024

[jollyveesworld]

Pain that brings you closer to God is always better than any comfort that keeps you away from Him.

[spirits-child]

You can find Aphrodite when you gush over romcoms. You can find Zeus when the rain pours and soaks your hair. You can find Hera when you're loyal to your friends and partners. You can find Ares when you argue with your parents over the causes you believe in. You can find Apollo when the sun caresses your cheek.

The gods are everywhere—you just need to know where to look.