"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her," (Lk 10:42)
Many critics of prayer complain that we pray a lot but it doesn't seem to do any good. Very often we get disappointed when we don’t get what we are asking for. First, there needs to be love for God in our heart. God needs to be a Friend to us. Second, we need to be persevere in prayer when things are difficult and I am truly sure in the end we shall get what we want or that God will give us what is best for our needs. If we persevere in prayer with love, we will get all that we need as how God wills it should be.
Are we open enough in our prayer to let God work as He wants; to follow His plan and not ours? So cooperate with God’s plan instead of insisting on our own plan. Even if we don’t see the results of our prayer that doesn't mean God is not listening to us. He does what is best for us.
“… Get up in the morning and give the day to God, asking for His BLESSINGS and ‘to be there’ in all your meetings and needs. Thank Him, especially at mealtimes. At the end of the day, place everything into His hands, ask Him for forgiveness, and pray for peace for yourself and for others. A great day – full of signs of life that reach God.” (YouCat No. 499).
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