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  • Tabernacling

    Tabernacling

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    Tabernacling is the spiritual practice of inner communion and constant companioning with God/Reality/Life at the center of one’s own being. It is the act of entering the “silent sanctuary” or “Holy of Holies” within consciousness to dwell with the Divine Presence.

    According to the sources (books by Joel S. Goldsmith), tabernacling involves the following key elements:

       

    1. The Sanctuary of Consciousness

    Tabernacling is not something done in a physical building or geographical location; the true “tabernacle” is individual consciousness. To tabernacle with God is to “shut out the world,” close the doors of the five physical senses, and retire into the “secret place of the most High” within oneself.

       

    2. A Listening Attitude

    The practice is defined by a receptive, listening attitude rather than a vocal or pleading one. It is characterized by the humble address, “Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth”. Instead of telling God what is needed, the individual “rests back” in a state of expectancy, allowing the “still small voice” to provide direction, instruction, and peace.

       

    3. Seeking the Presence, Not “Things”

    The sources emphasize that the purpose of tabernacling is not to influence God or seek personal favors. Rather, it is to:

    • Know God for God’s sake alone.
    • Experience the realization of oneness with the Father.
    • Rest in the assurance that God’s grace is “sufficient” for all needs without personal “thought-taking”.

       

    4. Tabernacling with Others

    The concept extends beyond the individual’s relationship with God to their relationship with others:

    • Spiritual Identity: To tabernacle with others is to look past their human appearances (health, wealth, or behavior) and recognize the indwelling Christ or spiritual identity as the only reality of their being.
    • Spiritual Household: It involves communing with those of one’s “spiritual household”—fellow seekers and the “saints and sages of all ages”—within the shared bond of spiritual consciousness.

       

    5. Secrecy and Sacredness

    Tabernacling is a sacred and secret activity. The sources warn against “casting pearls before swine” by discussing these inner experiences with those who are not ready to understand them. The spiritual fruitage of tabernacling should be revealed by its effects—such as increased peace, harmony, and healing—rather than through audible preaching.

       

    6. A Way of Life

    Ultimately, tabernacling is described as “praying without ceasing”. It is an hourly and daily practice of maintaining a continuous awareness of the Divine Presence while engaged in normal human activities like business, housework, or travel. By tabernacling in secret, the individual becomes a “transparency” through which God’s grace and peace can reach the rest of the world.

  • Believe in a love…

    Believe in a love…

    “Believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance, and have faith that in this love there is a strength and a blessing so large that you can travel as far as you wish without having to step outside it.”

     Rainer Maria Rilke

    When I speak of Love I am not speaking of some sentimental and weak response. I am speaking of that force which all of the great religions have seen as the supreme unifying principle of life. Love is somehow the key that unlocks the door which leads to ultimate reality.

    Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Recognition Prayer vs Petition Prayer

    Recognition Prayer vs Petition Prayer

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    Recognition prayer versus petition prayer

    The primary difference between petition and recognition prayer lies in the starting point of the person praying: one begins with a sense of lack and separation, while the other begins with a sense of fullness and unity.

    According to the sources, petition prayer seeks to change God’s mind or circumstances, whereas recognition prayer seeks to change the individual’s awareness to perceive a reality that is already complete.

       

    Petition Prayer: The Act of Asking

    Traditional petition prayer is often characterized by a “beggar” mentality where the believer pleads for divine intervention.

    • Foundation of Separation: It operates under the belief that God is an external deity separate from the individual.

    • Focus on Lack: The practitioner prays as if they are missing something, saying, “Please give me what I lack”.

    • Attempt to Persuade: It involves begging, pleading, or bargaining, assuming that God must be convinced or informed about a problem.

    • Reinforces the Problem: By focusing on the absence of a desired quality (like health or money), petition prayer can inadvertently reinforce the belief in that lack, which may explain why such prayers often feel unanswered.

        

    Recognition Prayer: The Act of Realizing

    Recognition prayer is described as a “mystical secret” where the practitioner acknowledges that the answer already exists in divine consciousness before the prayer is even uttered.

    • Foundation of Unity: It is based on the understanding that the individual and the Father are one, and that divine consciousness is already present within.

    • Focus on Completeness: Instead of asking for something to be created, it acknowledges that wholeness, abundance, and peace are already established in spiritual reality.

    • Spiritual Awareness: Rather than a monologue of requests, this prayer is a moment of spiritual realization—seeing through the “world of appearances” to the eternal truth.

    • Restful Engagement: Because it assumes the supply is already present, recognition prayer is “restful instead of desperate”.

    Comparison at a Glance

    FeaturePetition PrayerRecognition Prayer
    Primary GoalTo get God to do or send something.To recognize what God has already done.
    MindsetEmptiness and lack.Fullness and unity.
    BeliefGod is external and must be persuaded.God is the “infinite consciousness” that you are.
    OutcomeOften leads to struggle or “white-knuckle” effort.Leads to a life that is “sustainable” and “effortless”.

        

    The Shift in Perspective

    The sources suggest that moving from petition to recognition transforms the nature of your requests. Instead of asking God to “remove a difficulty,” a person practicing recognition (or “abiding”) might ask to see how divine glory is already being displayed through the situation. This shift is compared to a light switch: you do not generate the electricity (the power); you simply connect to a source that is already flowing.

    By recognizing that you are a branch connected to the vine, you stop trying to manufacture “fruit” (results) and instead allow the life of the source to flow through you naturally.