Jesus went to the mountain and prayed to God throughout the night. At daybreak, he gathered all his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles.
Luke 6:12-13
Notes for Contemplation as You Use this Devotional:
- This mystical passage by the Gospel Writer called Luke is often called “Jesus Chooses the Disciples.” It’s one of many that describe how Jesus communes with God (Higher Power, Supreme Being, etc.) before he acts and is routinely quoted to describe which disciples become apostles (messengers). But it’s also about your own willingness to align yourself with God and the creative essence of the Universe.
- Jesus is a mystic, master teacher, healer, and wayshower for multitudes because he fully embodies his absolute divinity and is always aligned with God. He teaches his followers that they also can do this to lead as he instructs.
- Going to the mountain (whether literally or figuratively) empowers you to raise your sights and lift your consciousness (mindset) to recognize infinite possibility. Nighttime can represent a place where you rest in trust, awaiting your perfect answer. Daybreak is when you know your answer.
- Unity Minister Rev. Ralph Rhea explained that the divine connection of prayer “places you in the great stream of creative life.” He taught that “prayer does not consist of just hoping for desired results,” but provides you with all you need to overcome challenges and thrive.
- No matter your specific request, prayer ultimately provides four (4) things: assurance; clarity; discernment; and guidance. It reveals your pure soul essence (the Christ) to you, without any analysis or attempts to control outcomes. So, your greatest prayer may be to fully recognize the Christ within and act from that place, just as Jesus did. Then, you can direct your energy in your own fulfilling ways.
- Because energy follows your thoughts, what you think about becomes the reality you demonstrate. While all thoughts may become prayers, they don’t have to. If you’re attuned with your Christ nature, you can notice whether what you’re thinking is really what you want to demonstrate.
- This explains why sometimes prayers appear to be unanswered. For example, you may feel scared after a break-up and pray to reconcile with an ex. Then you learn that they’re happily coupled with someone else. They may even thank you for letting them go. The “unanswered” prayer actually reveals self-trust. At an intuitive level, you knew the ex was no longer best for your soul journey. Your thought about freeing yourself was the real prayer, and it was answered. The fear or sadness you may feel is the aftereffect of transformation, your emotions healing so you can demonstrate what is best for you now.
Contemplation Questions:
As you reflect on your life and circumstances, ask yourself:
- What are my current prayers?
- List, word map, or illustrate as many as you have.
- When I reflect on these prayers, what thoughts are being revealed?
- List, word map, or illustrate the thoughts.
- What are at least three (3) ways my prayers are being answered for my perfect demonstration?
- List, word map, or illustrate all you see.
Use this devotional anytime you want to enrich your prayer life. Release any worries about praying “correctly.” The most important thing is attuning yourself to God, with you and within you, always and in all ways. Stay in a grounded place of trust, so you avoid begging and beseeching God, like a child who wants cookies before dinner. Watch your thoughts, and revise any that lead you away from your perfect route now.
© 2025 – Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks – All rights reserved.
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