How to Pray the Most Powerful Prayer
(According to a 13th Century Mystic and Jesus Himself)
“The most powerful prayer, one well-nigh omnipotent, and the worthiest work of all, is the outcome of a quiet mind. The quieter the mind, the more powerful, the worthier, the deeper, the more telling and more perfect the prayer is. To the quiet mind, all things are possible.” – Meister Eckhart (1260-1328)
This morning, I was reading Meister Eckhart (the German priest and mystic that Eckhart Tolle was inspired by– even down to his re-naming!), and his take on the Our Father Prayer. If you get some time today, you should read it!
Before you silent meditation of the presence of God today, breathe deeply.
Close your eyes. Pray the Our Father prayer, and then ask with no fear:
“Father, what am I still holding onto?”
Then wait. Don’t try to answer it. The mind will try to, of course, but wait for all of its answers to go. Let the silence do the work. Let God come through. “To the quiet mind, all things are possible.” Even that one situation. Even that one problem. Even that sickness. Or that big bill coming due. Or that pain. Or that worry.
I am pleading the Blood of Jesus for you. I am pleading for It to wash over you and silence everything, so you can finally hear the Silence speak… feel It burning all that is no longer your cross to bear, feel it Loving you… you are very, very, very safe. And all is very well. Even now.
Ask Him what you are to let go of, finally. And then, even that question is let go of. Even the idea that you aren’t there yet, or aren’t doing enough is let go of… and you are FREE. Holding nothing but Him.
What the Our Father Really Means
Eckhart’s commentary on the Lord’s Prayer isn’t a breakdown of theology. It’s a door. He says when we pray “Our Father,” we’re not just reciting. We’re surrendering to the silence. Each line is a step deeper into God. A loosening, a softening, a relaxing into, a letting go of… finally. We’re asking not for things, but for the One who gives. The Blesser, rather than the blessing. We’re not asking for bread, but for the daily Presence of God Himself. The real bread from Heaven. We’re not asking for rescue, but to be made so one with Him that nothing can pull us apart or away.
And when we say, “Deliver us from evil,” Eckhart says we’re really asking: “Deliver me from myself. From anything in me that still clings.”
Pleading the Blood
This part is important. When anxiety comes. When your mind wants to race again. Speak aloud:
- I plead the Blood of Jesus over this thought.
- I plead the Blood of Jesus over this fear.
- I plead the Blood of Jesus over this situation.
You’re not speaking to God. You’re speaking to the illusion. You’re speaking to the world. You’re speaking to the enemy. And he has to flee. The Blood is the line that can’t be crossed. It’s the silence that speaks louder than any fear. The victory that was finished on the Cross.
When You Let Go
Ask Him what you are to let go of, finally. And when the thoughts come again, don’t fight them. Just whisper, “Father, what am I still holding onto?” And then drop even that. Drop the question. Drop the need to feel done. And just be.
That’s the moment you’re free. That’s the moment you’re one with Him. And now, we practice staying there. Staying free. Together.
Practice The Silence With Us
This is why we gather every morning in The Silence. We don’t come to perform, or to practice. We come to plead the Blood, to listen, to rest. To learn from the only real teacher.
If you’ve never joined us, now is the time. If you’ve drifted, come back. If you’ve been showing up silently, thank you. We feel you.
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Final Word
Every time a thought comes during meditation or throughout your day today, answer it gently: “Father, what am I still holding onto?” Let the thought dissolve. Let the question dissolve. Until there’s only silence.
In that moment, you’re holding onto no thing. And in that freedom, you finally see, everything that needed to be done has already been done. And all that’s left to do is be still and be knowinnnnn’ 😉
I love you,
nik
FAQ’s
How do I handle thoughts during meditation ?
Gently ask Father, what am I still holding onto. Let the thought and the question soften until they dissolve into silence.
What does it mean to hold onto no thing ?
It is open hands and an open heart. You rest in God beyond grasping and striving.
How does silence bring clarity ?
In silence you stop wrestling and notice that what needed doing has already been done in Him.
What simple prayer can I use through the day ?
Whisper Father, what am I still holding onto and wait with a soft breath until peace returns.
How long should I sit in stillness ?
Begin with a few minutes and extend as grace allows. The aim is presence not the clock.
What if I feel nothing when I pray ?
Nothing is often the doorway. Stay with the quiet and let Love do the work you cannot see.
How do I carry stillness into my day ?
Move slowly speak gently breathe deeply and return to the question whenever tension rises.
Can this help with anxiety ?
Yes. Letting go breaks the mental loop and invites the peace of Christ to guard your heart and mind.
Is this the same as avoiding my problems ?
No. You are facing the thought with God and then releasing it. Avoidance runs away. Surrender lays it down.
What fruit can I expect from this practice ?
A lighter heart a clear mind and a steady trust that you are held and guided in the presence of God.
