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I love your explanation on the similarities between these branches of faith, and the way you broke down 'the lords prayer's, into digestible bites in this regard. This is an important factor in realizing the bigger picture. Most spiritual people understand there is a higher power. The issue is, we have been tricked into thinking our beliefs are opposite each other, or otherwise incompatible. But as we continue to live, and pay attention to the things happening in our world, especially from a spiritual perspective, we find common ground. A studious researcher of mystic arts, would usually begin their search by looking into some of the oldest styles or forms/types of magic. Doing this would undoubtedly bring them to the "Keys Of Solomon".
These keys, when expanded upon from first to last, are literal sigils, made to exercise our capacity to influence daemon, angels, and nature. For some reason, people pass over the fact that these sigils utilize power drawn from the name of God, Christ, and the angels themselves..
Moving on, how did people conclude that the God of literal miracles(magic), is not synonymous with a magical life? The entire Bible exhibits his mastery over every aspect of physical, and spiritual energies. Abilities given simply for believing they are done through Him. When we look at the world, and see mystics who seem to have power. IF their will is actually effective, why do we assume God had nothing to do with it? I believe faith itself can only be in God, because his spirit powers everything we do. So called Pagans are called such because they seem to pray to or worship things not of God, but in the book of Job, it quickly becomes obvious who's will is in ultimate control. But the bible also explains the source of all power on earth, physical, or spiritual, is a direct product of his Holy Spirit. Even if you ignore the biblical sense, and focus on this power from a scientific perspective, you would be forced to conclude, that even bad things can, and do produce positive results. The Christian walk is an attempt to bring light to this fact, as well as a few others, which prove helpful for all spiritual pursuits, even, and especially magical ones.
I'm reminded of that movie 'Beautiful Creatures". It plays that there must be a balance between positive and negative energies, for true mastery to begin to take place. 'True force/power lies between rage, and serenity'. - Prof. X (lol) but it's true. There are old depictions of Jesus with both red, and white light coming from his heart. Could this mean what I think? What other explanation is there? Isn't it possible that those who wield actual power, palpable influence in waking life, do indeed believe in God? Do we have to vocalize what aspect of God we decide to focus on? No, actual faith is a personal thing. but those who refuse to accept such truths, will see their power wane as the end of the beginning comes to a close. We all feel the shift taking place, do we move forward in fear, or proceed with courage to pursue what has been put on our hearts?
Furthermore, all throughout the Bible, the Jews (those who had the written word to append to), would get blessed before the Gentiles (those without the written word, but followed what God put on their hearts). But they also got punished first, and some say harder than the Gentiles when they do wrong. This is modern day truth, yet biblical. I have reason to believe also, that the developmental divide is identical in affect. Those who stick to technicality develop technology, those who trust The Spirit develop a sensitivity to "the force" there of. One is worldly, one is Godly. They oppose each other only because that's their natural contrast. Our physical has to oppose the spiritual,to be able to contain it like it does. This opposition enables us to interact with the life.
We learn through meditation how to pray with our physical selves. The physical body is an antenna for spiritual influence. It translates our will into a physical expression. This is Life. And those of us who align our will with that of the creator, our will becomes more perfect, and our hearts desires become 'when', not 'if'. Following what someone says God said, is not faith in God, it's faith in man. When you follow what God puts on our heart, that is Godly faith, and that is where power comes from. We are designed to prosper according to the prosperity of our souls, which depends entirely on how much faith in God/Source/Universe we actually have.
If you need more faith, listen closely to the spirit, as he plays the role of the voice of your conscience. Still, small, and deep within yourself. He loves us, and will give us what we seem to ask for. Meditation can take you there, but you have to grab hold of your physical. Bring it under subjection before him, that his will may be known to you too! Blessed, we!
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