Soldiers Prayer

• Thou Shall Not Kill
• Meditation Or Prayer?
• Psalm 121
• Psalm 142

Thou Shall Not Kill

Many soldiers face a moral dilemma and that is the verse in the English translation of the "10 + Commandments".

Perhaps you may like to watch this guy explain the 10 commandments in better English so that you are more comfortable? ("Sefer Zohar" reference)

Thou shall not kill...

The English translation of this verse, is actually not correct.

This is a very important psychological aspect of going to war.

There is a saying which goes like this:, "You should carry a bible in one hand and a sword in the other hand".

You can probably guess that this is a very old saying.

Consider this. Even before Israel became a nation, they faced adversity.

Not everyone is a good person - unfortunately - and then there are some people who delve into darkness.

However, the "Book Of Psalms" (Tehillim) has provided solace and comfort to millions of people throughout history - most notably is Psalm 21.

Believe it or not, saying the entire book of Psalms every day (as your meditation or prayer), can actually help rectify your Karma and in many cases, elevate your soul off this level. I write more about this on the "Psalms And Karma" page.

I have selected 2 Psalms which are neutral in tone and have been used by soldiers for thousands of years.

The secret to success is to recite each Psalm repeatedly - like a mantra.

Do not think that prayer is like an email, where you say it and then off it goes to "The Boss".

Prayer must be accompanied by pure intent, sincerety and most of all, love - if you want it to work.

If you do not feel emotionally "activated" while praying, then you are doing it wrong.

Secret

I have included a valuable secret here under the "King David" section (but honesty in your heart is important).

Meditation Or Prayer?

1979, February 17, China invades Vietnam. My Battalion is put on immediate 24 hour stand-by with standing orders to "gear-up" at an instants notice.

The day ends and those living off base go home.

The following morning at roll call, more than half the entire Battlion does NOT appear for work. This continued for several days.

I noticed that almost all of the remaining guys showed some kind of fear, either overtly or by their change in attitude and behavior. Many had become sullen and withdrawn.

I also noticed that only the full Corporals (+ Captains) and above seemed to be philosophically withdrawn as if awaiting the inevitable.

On the other hand, I was ready to go. All my gear was ready in my footlocker and my outlook was positive.

Why the disparity you ask?

I had been meditating for years by this stage and at that time I did not understand the mechanics of how my meditation affected my mental performance.

It was only decades later when scientific studies came out about how meditation reduced "Cortisol" production in the brain that I understood.

Cortisol is primarily known as the "stress hormone" and is produced though the brain's hypothalamus and pituitary gland control its release via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. +

In simple English: Cortisol is your fight-or-flight trigger.

Elevated and unregulated Cortisol levels, typically caused by chronic stress and HPA axis hyperactivity, are associated with an increased risk and severity of depressive symptoms.

This may be displayed overtly or by the subject (person) becomeing moody and withdrawn.

Prolonged exposure to high cortisol can negatively affect the brain, and may be a major contributing factor to the development of depression.

Control Baby ↟↟

The difference between myself and the other soldiers was that I meditated while they drank beer.

Meditation has been shown to reduce Coritsol production thereby giving the meditator a much more balanced viewpoint and greater control of their emotions and actions in difficult situations.

My ability to handle fear was much greater than most of the other soldiers who had primarily joined for a safe job.

In My Opinion ↟↟

Soldiers who meditate are less likely to do stupid things and thus are more prone to survive (depending of course on the situations).

The word DRILL was used in the Military because ROTE was already taken and while we all "drilled" with line-abreast, staggered formation, line this and line that, these are all group think training structures.

If a regular soldier was isolated or cut off (for whatever reason), there is No training Drill which helps them survive unless they are capable of complex thoughts and this can only be done with a calm mindset.

Of course this ("isolated") statement does not include Rangers, Seals, SAS and other elite units.

Meditation And Prayer ↟↟

In my opinion, meditation helps you stay "grounded" while prayer helps bring angels to your side to protect you IF you are worthy.

"Psalm 121"

A song for ascents. I shall raise my eyes to the mountains, from where will my help come?

My help is from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

He will not allow your foot to falter, Your Guardian will not slumber.

Behold the Guardian of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord is your Guardian, the Lord is your shadow, the Lord is by your right hand.

By day, the sun will not smite you, nor will the moon at night.

The Lord will guard you from all evil, He will guard your soul.

The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from now and to eternity.

Repeat ↟↟

For the best effect, this should be repeated for at least 30 minutes daily. This helps establish the spiritual energy fdown to and beyond the quantum levels.

Psalms

I have chosen Psalms because they are known in every country and these 2 are specifically designed for soldiers.

"Psalm 142"

A maskil of David, when he was in the cave, a prayer.

With my voice, I cry out to the Lord, with my voice, I supplicate before the Lord.

I pour out before Him my speech, my distress I recite before Him.

When my spirit enwraps itself upon me, and You know my path.

In whichever way I go, they have hidden a snare for me.

Looking to the right, I see that no one recognizes me, escape is lost from me, no one seeks my soul.

I cried out to You, O Lord, I said, "You are my refuge, my lot in the land of the living."

Hearken to my cry for I have become very low, save me from my pursuers for they have overpowered me.

Take my soul out of confinement to give thanks to Your name, because of me the righteous will crown You, because You will recompense me.

Repeat ↟↟

For the best effect, this should be repeated for at least 30 minutes daily. This helps establish the spiritual energy fdown to and beyond the quantum levels.

Psalms In Several Languages ↟↟

I have Psalms in several different languages here. Please consider.

• "Psalm"

For those on the cusp of ascension, Psalms can also help many people ascend because they are capable of completing this "level" - IF they are worthy - all they need is a little help.

The person needs (needs) to say the entire book of Psalms (with feeling) every day and the more times they say these psalms each day, the higher their soul ascends.

Psalms are Gods way of giving us q "cheat sheet" (if you are into gaming) or the ability to Fast-Track our way up and OFF this level.

There is no need to sit naked in a cave when you can stay in your own home and simply recite Psalms.

Saying them silently is OK, but IF you want maximum potency from your actions, may I suggest that you read the "Chanting Benefits" page.

I write more about this on the "Psalms And Karma" page - for advanced souls only.