Zia O.

In this blog, the author reflects on a college program experience that heavily promoted modern meditation as a tool for managing stress, anxiety, and mental health. While initially open to the idea, a bizarre meditation demonstration and a comment about “never perfecting the practice” led the author to question its effectiveness. The post contrasts meditation's temporary emotional relief with the transformative power of prayer. Unlike meditation, prayer invites God—who is all-powerful and unlimi

When I first started seeking God, I didn’t know who to pray to. I was confused by what I saw online and began praying to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost as if they were separate beings. It didn’t feel right. Through studying the Bible and connecting with faith-based communities, I discovered the power of praying in the name of Jesus. Scripture makes it clear—He is the name that gives us access to the one true God. Prayer isn’t about confusion; it’s about relationship. When you call on Jesus, you