To know thy Self, to thy own Self be true

That title is taken from the Holy Spirits interpretation of the book of James in the New Testament, as documented by Regina Dawn Akers on her site www.forholyspirit.org. Tonight I asked to be guided to a page on her site that would help me in prayer. As I read the book of James the quote given stood out as though written in huge letters! I felt moved to write a post documenting my response to the reading of the book of James (which talks a lot about desire) and in particular that statement...

To be true to my Self is to follow my true desire. My true desire is to know my Self As I Am. This involves knowing my Self as I was created. As I am not the author of my Self it is not for me to decide the outcome of this desire. My only task then is to be aware of this desire. To allow this desire to surface, to be acknowleged and to really embrace this desire so that it fills all awareness. As I allow this desire to surface I feel a strength born of humility coming to the foreground.

Father, speak to me of the Truth of my creation
For I have longed for this moment ever since the idea of time was born

I am your humble servant
Let the entire foundation of my thought be built upon Your Loving Presence

May my willingness serve to glorify All that You are
That Your Word might find expression through me

I am That which you extend through me
You are my One Parent
I am your One Child

Speak to me Father of the day of my creation
I would hear the words You would speak
Only You know the Truth of my being

As I lift up my eyes
to gaze upon Your Loving Countenance
I am open to receive Your Word

I would have ears to hear
That I might know the Truth
For that is my One desire

Amen