Before you pray for the Will, separate the good and evil in your mind and body. Humbly pray to God, being aware of your shortcomings.
Sun Myung Moon
Before You Pray
Topic: Prayer, Meditation, & Contemplation
“Before you pray for the Will, separate the good and evil in your mind and body. Humbly pray to God, being aware of your shortcomings.”
Sun Myung Moon, born on January 6, 1920, was a spiritual leader and luminary hailing from North Korea. He founded the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity, better known as the Unification Church, in 1954. Drawing upon direct Prophetic revelation, influenced by the major faith traditions—especially Christianity, but also Judaism, Islam, Confucianism, and Buddhism. He also developed a political philosophy to resist the spread of the anti-religious Communist ideology. Reverend Moon's teachings centered on love, unity, and peace. He aimed to spark a global spiritual movement that transcended religious and cultural divisions, and his vision resonated with followers all over the world. Through the Unification Church, Sun Myung Moon also promoted interfaith understanding and collaboration, striving for harmony among diverse religious traditions.
Reverend Moon's teachings went beyond the realm of the spiritual to touch on the universal human themes of love and family. He emphasized the importance of nurturing strong, loving families as the cornerstone for a harmonious and peaceful world. To this end, he conducted mass wedding ceremonies known as the 'Blessing', symbolizing the unity of all people under God, regardless of their cultural or religious backgrounds. Moon also stressed the value of community service and encouraged his followers to actively contribute to their local communities.
Sun Myung Moon's partner in both life and work was his wife, Hak Ja Han Moon. As co-leader of the Unification Church, she is a pivotal figure in spreading their shared vision of a world unified by love and peace. Affectionately known as 'True Mother', she embodies the ideal of nurturing and unconditional love in their teachings. After Reverend Moon's passing in 2012, Hak Ja Han Moon assumed sole leadership of the Unification Church and changed the name to Heavenly Parent's Holy Community. In her leadership role, she has tirelessly carried forward their mission, upholding the church's emphasis on peace, interfaith dialogue, and strong, loving families. Under her guidance, the church has continued to flourish, spreading its message of unity and love to people around the globe.
The Way of God's Will
Moon, Sun Myung. The Way of God's Will. Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity, 1980, p. 360.
Sun Myung Moon
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Additional Sun Myung Moon Quotes
“Emphasize prayer. If you pray, you will never feel lonely, even if you are alone. Prayer is like breathing. If you pray much, you will become spiritually brighter and your ability and sensitivity to distinguish good and evil will become keen.”
–Sun Myung Moon [The Way of God’s Will].
Prayer is powerful. It is a pledge, an oath and a proclamation to Heaven.
–Andrew Wilson, editor [World Scripture II. Universal Peace Federation, 2011, p. 800 (Teachings of Sun Myung Moon 240:35, December 11, 1992)].
The way of righteousness requires that we declare our intentions and then report what we do. First declare in your prayer, “Father, I will do such and such today,” and later on report, “I have accomplished those things today.”
–Andrew Wilson, editor [World Scripture II. Universal Peace Federation, 2011, p. 800 (Teachings of Sun Myung Moon 308:211, January 5, 1999)].
Prayer is to honestly report your situation to God; then you draw closer to Him. Since you are not just saying idle words but reporting what you have practiced, your report remains as a record. Because your report remains as a record, God acts to give blessings. That is why a person who prays is powerful. Though he prays quietly, he is a powerful person.
–Andrew Wilson, editor [World Scripture II. Universal Peace Federation, 2011, p. 800 (Teachings of Sun Myung Moon 233:105, July 30, 1992)].
The Tao—the spiritual path—begins with prayer. Traditionally, people pray in the mountains. They pray in the mountain fastness, alone and solitary. In such a place you should cultivate yourself.
–Andrew Wilson, editor [World Scripture II. Universal Peace Federation, 2011, p. 800 (Teachings of Sun Myung Moon 157:13, February 1, 1967)].