Within context of a God-centred life, then the Four Noble Truths may be interpreted as:
- Human suffering is inevitable.
- Human suffering is caused by ignorance of God as we know Him, the ego-centred life
- Relieving such suffering is possible by living a God-centred life through careful prayer and meditation
- Apply the Eightfold Noble Path to address meditation
Living a God-centred life is the ideal for a person in recovery from the suffering of addictions, of which the unhealthy ego is its primary cause.
A God-centred life, thus, deflates the ego with the help of God as I know Him.
How do one come to know Him? By meditating on what I have learned about Him, just for today.
How does one cure suffering? By sharing with others the way to relieve suffering: through careful prayer and meditation.
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An example of a God-centred prayer:
"God, I offer myself to Thee — to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life. May I do Thy will always!"
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