# The Prayer for Divine Love The Prayer for Divine Love is the foundational prayer practice of the Divine Love path. It is a heartfelt petition to God to open the soul and receive an inflowing of His Divine Love — the very Essence of His Soul — as a transformative gift that heals, awakens, and brings the soul into greater harmony and at-onement with the Creator. ## How to Pray Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can sit undisturbed. Quiet your thoughts and invite God to be present with you. The prayer below is offered as a guide — feel free to personalize it in your own words. What matters most is sincerity and the genuine longing of your soul, not the perfection of the words. --- ## The Prayer **Dear God/Creator,** Please open my soul to an inflowing of Your Love. I am here to be with You and know You wish to be with me. Surround me with Your light and protect me from all influences not of You. Bring Your angels close and lift me into Your arms of Love. Help me trust You as a child trusts, beyond my earthly thoughts. Show me the beauty of Your being and the profound peace that comes with Your presence. Heal all that is out of harmony with You. Show me how to truly love and bring me into oneness with You. I am ready to receive all that You wish to give. Amen. --- ## Guidance for Practice - **Set aside time daily** — ideally several times a day if possible. Even a few quiet minutes of sincere longing is meaningful. - **Be sincere** — approach prayer with honesty and openness. Sincerity is the key to receiving Divine Love. - **Don't be discouraged** — you may not feel immediate effects, especially at first. Over time, as you persist, barriers break down and prayer becomes a cherished, deeply felt part of your day. - **Let it be simple** — as the soul begins to inform the mind, prayer can become wordless — a quiet turning of the heart toward God, a longing beyond language. - **Angels will support you** — as you pray, angels draw close to assist and uplift you in ways you may not always be aware of. ## About This Prayer This prayer was received by James Padgett (1914–1922) and is referenced throughout the Divine Love messages as a powerful and recommended starting point for those new to the path. It is not a ritual or a formula but an expression of the soul's longing for God's Love. --- *Source: [divinelovesanctuary.ca/getting-started](https://divinelovesanctuary.ca/getting-started/)*