Critique of Doubts

An increase in the earth’s energy does not make a person’s prayers more powerful. Drawing closer to the Creator through remembrance of God and a devout presence of heart strengthens us. Knowing about auspicious times, such as Friday night, offers a special opportunity for prayer. Autosuggestion and affirmations rely on oneself and bear no fruit; trusting in the Creator, by contrast, gives us strength. Visualizing our wishes is also a way of avoiding reality. We should ask God instead.

Feelings alone cannot change the world; they have an effect only by God’s permission and within certain limits. The extent to which thoughts and feelings have an effect depends on the Creator’s decree. Rather than focusing on attracting benefits, a person should turn their attention to the Creator and ask Him for what is good.