| Egbe Ifa (Ifa's Blessings) Ifa a se egbe ire Ifa will do support ire [May Ifa crown sincere efforts with success. Or, "May Ifa bless generously for sincere endeavors]. This prayer sounds simple enough, but it is a prayer loaded with heavy requests and ase on behalf of an Awo offering it, and to the Awo to whom it is offered. In this case, the prayer is doubled: in intent and in context. The prayer can be offered on the understanding of an action that requires the most sincere gesture of "Thank you." It can also be offered on the level of a collective request to Odumare for blessings on sincere endeavors towards humanity in general, and for genuine spiritual efforts in particular. Waking up every day and serving the Orisas with sincerity deserves the prayer of "Ifa a se egbe ire." Getting up everyday and being kind to ourselves and to the people in our immediate environs deserves the prayer of "Ifa a se egbe ire." Simply radiating joy, and bringing the best out of everyone we encounter, deserves the prayer of "Ifa a se egbe ire." "Ifa a se egbe ire" is a prayer that is generous in nature, because it goes beyond the individual self; therefore, its intent should be incorporated in an Awo's daily acts. This day, and beyond this day, Ifa a se egbe ire fun wa (May Ifa bless us generously for our sincere efforts in everything we do). Ase. A ji ire ni oni o (we wake up with ire today—"Good Morning"). Responses or electronic correspondence should be sent to Chief FAMA at Ifaseeyen@yahoogrou ps.com or at Ileorunmila@ aol.com. Aboru aboye. Chief FAMA Ileorunmila. com
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