Prayer is a battle.
'It's a battle of our minds, our hearts, our will and the will of God's.'
Are we distracted? I would
say yes all the time.
Do we lack faith? Yes, I
lack faith at times.
Can we trust God? I would
say not all the time because why should I?
Do we complain? Yes, I
complain when I do not receive what I have asked for.
However, here is a great
reminder from Saint Augustine.
“Do not be troubled if you
do not immediately receive from God what you ask him; for he desires to do
something even greater for you, while you cling to him in prayer. God wills
that our desire should be exercised in prayer, that we may be able to receive
what he is prepared to give.”
Women of Faith and Hope, we
are all led by God on our paths and each one of us responds in different ways
according to the responsiveness of our hearts. There are three major expressions
of prayer, one being vocal prayer which is saying the ‘Our Father.’ Two being meditation,
meditation is where our mind and heart seek to understand and discern what
stirs us inside. Also, meditation is engaging with our thoughts, imaginations,
emotions and desires. Lastly, there is contemplative prayer and in the words of
Saint Teresa of Avila, “contemplative prayer in my opinion is nothing else than
a close sharing between friends. It means take time frequently to be alone with
him who we know loves us.” To sum up contemplative prayer is making the time
for God, not giving up, it is a gaze of faith fixed on Jesus, “I look at him
and he looks at me.” It is a silent and intimate love.
I will share some links that may assist us in praying especially the Lectio
Divina.
A-Way-to-Pray-Personally.pdf
(carmelite.com)
The Way
of Prayer - Carmelite Spirit
Pray With St
Thérèse of Lisieux - Carmelite Spirit
Catholic
Australia - Lectio Divina
May you find peace with
Prayer this month Women of Faith and Hope.
God Bless You Always.
Written by My Mother Rose.
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