In a world that is shifting at an accelerated pace, many of us are feeling the effects of the collective energy shifts—waves of uncertainty, heightened emotions, and deep personal transformations. As an empath, I understand how these shifts can sometimes leave us feeling ungrounded or out of alignment. In these moments, I turn to The Great Invocation, a powerful spiritual prayer that helps me reset, surrender, and realign with my higher purpose.
What is The Great Invocation?
The Great Invocation is a universal prayer that was given to Alice Bailey, a theosophist and writer who worked with spiritual teachings in the early 20th century. It is widely used as a tool for planetary healing, spiritual awakening, and consciousness expansion. Unlike affirmations or personal prayers, The Great Invocation is a call for divine light, love, and will to flow into the world, restoring balance and harmony for all.
Why Use The Great Invocation?
There are many reasons to incorporate The Great Invocation into your spiritual practice:
- Alignment & Clarity: It helps reset your energy when you’re feeling out of sync or overwhelmed by the collective consciousness.
- Surrender & Trust: It encourages you to release control and allow higher wisdom to guide you.
- Raising Vibrations: Speaking these words activates healing frequencies that uplift both personal and planetary vibrations.
- Manifestation & Purpose: The invocation calls in divine light, love, and power, aligning you with your highest path and soul purpose.
How to Work with The Great Invocation
You can recite The Great Invocation anytime you feel the need to recenter and reconnect. Here’s a simple way to create a sacred space before you begin:
- Set the Atmosphere: Light a candle, burn some sage or Palo Santo, and create a peaceful environment.
- Breathe & Ground: Take a few deep breaths, bringing your awareness to the present moment.
- Speak the Invocation with Intention: Feel the energy behind the words as you recite them, allowing their vibration to integrate into your being.
- Visualize: Imagine light radiating from your heart and expanding outward, embracing the world with healing energy.
- Give Thanks & Trust: Express gratitude for the energy you’ve invoked and trust that the Universe is always working in divine order.
The Great Invocation
From the point of Light within the Mind of God
Let light stream forth into the minds of men.
Let Light descend on Earth.
From the point of Love within the Heart of God
Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.
May Christ return to Earth.
From the center where the Will of God is known
Let purpose guide the little wills of men—
The purpose which the Masters know and serve.
From the center which we call the race of men
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out,
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.
Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.
A Call to Spiritual Action
We are in a time of great awakening, and each of us has a role to play in anchoring light and higher consciousness on Earth. The Great Invocation is not just a prayer—it is a spiritual technology that shifts energy and helps co-create the reality we wish to see. Whether you recite it daily, weekly, or whenever you feel called, know that its energy ripples out, contributing to the healing of humanity and the planet.
I encourage you to try this powerful invocation and see how it shifts your energy. Feel free to share your experiences—I’d love to hear how this practice resonates with you!
With Love and Light,
Laurie Barraco ✨