… what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
— Mark 11:24

Ask and it willl be given unto you.
— Matthew 7:7

Ask For What You Want

Cassandra moved to Austin and needed some ready cash to tide her over while looking for a job. She owned a Norwalk top-of-the-line juicer that had never been used. It was worth over $1,000 new, but considering its age, Cassandra decided she wanted $400 for it. She advertised. A man called and his first words were: “You’ll never get what you’re asking. I’d like the juicer, but I don’t have the money. However, I’d like to teach you Aikido in exchange for it.” Cassandra had always wanted to learn Aikido, but at this time she wanted money. She said, “Thanks for the offer, but I’m asking for money,” she repeated, and hung up. Cassandra placed an ad on the bulletin board of a local health food store and went about her business. A few days later, she happened to be in that store again, and walked by the bulletin board to look at her ad. It was gone, but in its place was another piece of paper. It said, “Wanted: a Norwalk juicer.” It then listed a phone number. Cassandra called the number and sold the juicer without a hitch.

How important it is to ask for what we want, and to stick to it, no matter what anyone else says to us. When we get clear about our desires and goals, the demonstration is already made. The master teacher of old really understood this principle when he told us: “Ask and it shall be given unto you.”

Today I quiet my mind and listen to the still small voice. I practice lowly listening until I get perfectly clear as to what it is I desire. I then embody it with every fiber of my being. I taste it. I see it. I feel it. I hear it. I smell it. I am it. I keep my eye single and avoid all distractions along the way. I know that what I desire is now mine. I accept it with all my heart.
Thank you, God.

Rev. Dr. Rainbow Johnson
ADAAP Clergy Counselor

Spiritual Simplicity

Here’s another Pearl of Wisdom for friends, and those seeking self reliance and sobriety.

“This is my simple religion.
There is no need for temples;
No need for complicated philosophy.
Our own brain, our own heart is our temple;
My religion is kindness.”

— Dalai Lama

Rev. Dr. Rainbow Johnson
ADAAP Clergy Counselor

It’s All About YOU!

The only way to get what you really want, is to know what you really want.
And the only way to know what you want, is to know yourself.
And the only way to know yourself, is to be yourself.
And the only way to be yourself, is to listen to your heart.

— Mike Dooley

Rev. Dr. Rainbow Johnson
ADAAP Clergy Counselor

Who so keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
– Proverbs 21:23

“Be still and know that I am God …”
– Psalm46:10

Silence Is Golden

Ashley is a beautiful young teenage girl, who has just had her hair cut in a very “mod” style like some of the famous rock stars. She began working part-time for the lady next door. The day she had her hair cut was her first day on her new job. “Ashley,” said her employer, “you’re such a beautiful girl, but you need to do something with your hair!” Ashley said nothing and just started to work. In the middle of the day, the woman complimented her on her work, adding, “You need to do something about your hair.” Once again, Ashley said nothing and went about her business. At the end of the day just before Ashley was to go home, her employer said, “Ashley, you really are a lovely girl, and I’m actually getting to like your hair!”

Rama has gone to Russia many times on cultural exchange missions to promote peace between Russia and the U.S. On her last visit, she made a request of a Russian official who said to her, “I’m sorry, Madame, I can do absolutely nothing for you.” Rama sat quietly, simply feeling love for him. The official reiterated, “I’m very sorry, Madame, there is nothing I can do for you.” Rama did not respond to him verbally. She continued sitting there quietly, feeling love for him. Finally, after several moments had elapsed, he turned to her and said, “If there’s anything I can do for you, Madame, I’d be delighted. Just ask me!”

Today I understand the phrase, “Be still and know that I am God. Instead of being quick to respond verbally, I shall appraise each situation I encounter and know the spiritual truth about it. I shall know only the good, only the love, only the harmony and peace wherever I go.

Thank You, Father!

Rev. Dr. Rainbow Johnson
ADAAP Clergy Counselor

As Children Bring Their Broken Toys

As children bring their broken toys
With tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams to God
Because He was my friend.

At last I snatched them back and cried,
“How can you be so slow?
“My child,” He said, “what could I do?”
You never did let go.”

— Author Unknown

Rev. Dr. Rainbow Johnson
ADAAP Clergy Counselor