Leave God Out Of It!

Now, why would I do that? God and praying to God during your spiritual journey sets the tone and establishes your authority right out the gate. Think of God as the Source of the frequency itself, why mess with the radio dial if you’re not even plugged into the power station? When you open with prayer, you’re basically saying, “Yeah, my work is backed by the Highest Power. What’s good?” It’s the same energy we see in the Bible with Solomon, who didn’t just wing it, he asked for wisdom (1 Kings 3) before trying to navigate the chaos of his world. When you surround your altar, your crystals, or your Reiki practice with God’s blessing, you’re locking in on light and truth, not some sketchy, static-filled knockoff.

Give Praise To The Creator, Not The Creation.

That protection you’re asking for, it’s like a spiritual shield, blocking out the low-vibration spirits or that sneaky “spiritual ego” that loves to hitch a ride on your journey. Let’s be real: not everything in the spirit realm that glitters is gold. Without a divine filter, you might accidentally crack open a door you can’t slam shut. Ephesians 6:11 tells us to “put on the whole armor of God,” and that applies just as much to your meditation mat as it does to a battlefield. God’s protection is like a spiritual firewall, keeping out deceptive energies that want to drain your peace or lead you into a fog. It’s how you make sure your journey is built on a rock-solid foundation, not fake wobbly quicksand.

And let’s clear this up: mixing the two? I’m doing it and I’m doing it well, to me this feels completely natural as crystals, herbs, energy—they’re all part of God’s creation (Psalm 104:14). Using them isn’t replacing God; it’s just tapping into the tools He left in the toolbox.
When you pray first, you’re inviting the Architect to show you how to use the materials. It keeps you grounded, so you don’t slide into old patterns of fear or doubt. Starting with a prayer for guidance and protection is like giving your soul a warm hug wrapped in Gods sun light—it ensures every step of your personal journey is blessed, supported, and safe from the start. 🙏💪