From the book about effective prayer, In the Sanctuary of the Soul, here is …
THE PRAYER THAT SHOULD BE FIRST IN EVERY HEART
God is real, and He can be found in this life.
In men’s hearts there are many prayers – for money, fame, health – prayers for all manner of things. But the prayer that should be first in every heart is the prayer for God’s presence. Silently and surely, as you walk on the path of life, you must come to the realization that God is the only object, the only goal that will satisfy you; for in God lies the answer to every desire of the heart….
Your soul is a divine temple of God. The darness of mortal ignorance and limitations must be driven out of that temple. It is wonderful to be in the consciousness of the soul – fortified, strong!
Be afraid of nothing. Hating none, giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire – for His constant presence in the temple of your consciousness – that is the way to live in this world.
The Legacy of Paramhansa Yogananda 