|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Water is the source of life, yet so few of us understand how to navigate its spiritual and inspirational powers.
In 2001, I spent the summer in Israel launching a special project for the protection of the water-starved Sea of Galilee. Fortunately, I found a short-term apartment with a panoramic, awe-inspiring view of the Sea.
Seascape apartments in the Holy Land are highly coveted and thus in precious supply.
Friends commented that my good fortune was beyond belief. But I felt that the sea was drawing me near, indeed that I could rely upon these mystical waters to provide direction.
The miracle was mine for the asking.
My laptop fit comfortably in an alcove with windows shuttered against the hot, penetrating Middle Eastern sun.
Yet, I found myself drawn instead to the expansive living room water vista, where my heart could endlessly inhale the wondrous, shimmering greeting of diamond tipped waves.
Graceful sailboats ballet sailed by from time to time. Motorboats would occasionally capture my attention. I remained vigilant for water visitors even in the black of night.
The sea and I graciously welcomed all guests.
For we were intertwined in this special time and place, cherished partners--beholder, beheld and beloved--embracing and celebrating God's powerful blessings in our perfect, peaceful setting.
Slowly, inescapably, I discovered that I was?Praying on Water!
It was a joyous experience that I wanted to share.
I also discovered through my research that there are over 200 water references in the Old Testament and over 100 in the New Testament.
Miracles and milestones linked to water -- the parting of the Red Sea, the passage of the Israelites across the turbulent River Jordan into the Promised Land, baptism and rebirth, Jesus' miraculous walk on the waters of the Sea of Galilee -- shaped our Judeo-Christian heritage.
As the Biblical drama opens on creation, we learn that the entire world is divided into upper and lower waters. Waters above signify trust in God, while waters below signify trust in one another.
I've written numerous works and held many conferences over the years on the politics of water sharing--especially in the Middle East Region.
Yet, I finally understood that it is much more important--and yes, even urgent--to help people undertand and appreciate the Power of Water Prayers to forge a closer connection to God...the True Source!
How to Pray On Water reveals the most profound prayer messages ever written: Water Scriptures!!
YOU WILL NEVER AGAIN THINK OF THE BIBLE OR WATER in quite the same way. You can learn more about How to Pray on Water at http://www.prayonwater.com.
Dr. Joyce Starr--a noted international expert on water issues--authored Covenant Over Middle Eastern Waters (Henry Holt), Faxes To God (HarperSanFrancisco), Kissing Through Glass (Contemporary Books), and How Children Pray to God at the Western Wall of Jerusalem (http://www.starrcraft.com) and many other works. You can find her recently published Ebook, How to Pray on Water, at http://www.prayonwater.com.
You can also visit Dr. Starr's Life Coaching website at: http://www.virtualexpretizer.com.
Dr. Starr can be reached at expert-info@usa.net.
? Joyce Starr - All Rights Reserved
** Attn Ezine editors / Site owners ** Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine or on your site so long as you leave all links in place, do not modify the content and include our resource box as listed above.
There is much said in the word "integrity"! According to... Read More
In pre-revolutionary Russia, a rabbi was walking to the synagogue.... Read More
Poverty can sometimes only be a state of mind, based... Read More
A Story (Source Unknown) ? One day a very wealthy... Read More
The human brain is very much like a hard drive.... Read More
Direct Answers - Column for the week of March 17,... Read More
Recently I approached a traffic light where a man stood... Read More
One of the most undervalued blessings is God's will to... Read More
Resistance is not a new word, but for many of... Read More
Can we love our bodies? As the years go by,... Read More
Peril, catastrophe and disaster.These are our friends, allies and mentors.Appearing... Read More
Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 20,... Read More
We ALL think or have thought about it at one... Read More
Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 13,... Read More
I'm often asked the question, "How can I best help... Read More
Are you a procrastinating perfectionist? I once read an article... Read More
On June 3rd, 1948, a blast rocked the Black Hills... Read More
Lisa was born into a loving Christian family and went... Read More
Nowadays the majority of people live in very large cities.... Read More
How often do you decline an invitation because you have... Read More
I work in a factory, and we have supervisors who... Read More
When I was 12 years old, I had surgery with... Read More
After more than thirty years of studying the Bible I... Read More
There are few enough miracles in life, God knows. I... Read More
1. Constant affirmation without accountability is a sure-fire way to... Read More
Exploring beneath the surface of a reoccurring relationship issue can... Read More
One of the major reasons why we fail to find... Read More
Today more than ever before, we are witnessing a crises... Read More
"For man, as a specie, and unlike other inhabitants of... Read More
I would like to take a moment to write about... Read More
Two years ago I was in a wheelchair and told... Read More
When we talk about the Enchanted Self we are referring... Read More
There is one thing you want...My guess is you want... Read More
I stared into those biggest of navy blue eyes and... Read More
It's easy to tell the difference between true inner guidance... Read More
What if there were just two choices you could make... Read More
Journaling is a powerful tool that can enhance our lives... Read More
Have you ever thought of what it would take to... Read More
This is the true story of what Deepak Chopra would... Read More
The Internet is sometimes criticized (usually by parents who think... Read More
One man can make a difference. I've been saying this... Read More
Ah, the good old "Vulcan nerve pinch", the three-fingered salute,... Read More
Plato once said, "It is easy to forgive a small... Read More
Most people, when they have to complete a creative endeavour,... Read More
Goal Setting and Relationships?That is not as weird as it... Read More
Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 5,... Read More
Direct Answers - Column for the week of April 19,... Read More
A young man in search of enlightenment had traveled to... Read More
Why 'you are special'?Why and how does it matter?Things you... Read More
All you want is a little more.More money, more love,... Read More
Inspirational Inspirational |