once we have the knowledge of the secret of raising our consciousness to the level of Spirit through prayer, we may then operate on any level through the power of the Spirit within us and find out the gold and precious stones of truth which are to be found there. When we have reached that stage of development where we are at one with the Spirit, our seeming problems become opportunities for glorifying the Father, and our stumbling blocks become stepping stones, through Christ who knew the secret key of prayer and its use.

“In the beginning” we were given authority and dominion over our own lives in all the kingdoms—levels of consciousness, but sometimes we fail to recognize the source of our power and momentarily slip into lower levels of consciousness where we very soon feel the helplessness of the disappointed disciples in the presence of the “incurable” epileptic.

Sometimes even a great teacher who has been sent out by Jesus Christ, as were the disciples, will momentarily take his eye off the Christ, as did Peter when he attempted to walk on the water, and he at once starts sinking into that mental (watery) state where he is not, for the moment, conscious of the Holy Spirit. In this state of personal consciousness his imagination carries him into foolish fear, worry, jealousy, bitterness, or other unworthy attitudes of mind.

Whether great or small, by any measurement, we must soon learn that only through true prayer can we lift again our eyes “unto the hills,” and re-enter that realm of confidence, joy, forgiveness, and purity of soul. Then we will have restored to us our healing power over all external circumstances.

Even the master teacher and healer, Jesus, realized the need for constant prayer, and admonished us to pray without ceasing, giving thanks for the freedom which comes through a consciousness lifted into the realm of the Eternal Spirit of life.

Therefore, let us keep our “elevator service” of prayer in perfect condition by constant use, so that we may be poised and prepared to operate on any level of consciousness; casting out any and all demons, and healing all manner of dis-ease, to the eternal glory of God our Father, and in active appreciation of our elder brother, Jesus Christ, who showed us the Way, the Truth, and the Life.