September 25th 2011

Let us Pray .  Those three wonderful words invite us to open ourselves to our God. Just as there are many different ways of communicating with our loved ones, so there are countless ways we approach the Throne of Grace. If we have done anything wrong that would come between us, we will tell him how sorry we are. How wonderful it is to know that he forgives us and loves us. We can then burst into worship, praise and song. St. Augustine said “He who sings, prays twice. “

Mostly we sing together. I am sure there are many musical souls who sing hymns alone. All of us, I am sure who love our dear Lord, pray to him alone - some more than others.  But as we grow in love and faith, we feel the need to draw closer to him in prayer. Sadly, we are not always filled with joy and happiness. There are moments of sadness and despair when we need his comfort and assurance. We reach out in desperation asking for our own needs and those we hear of in distant parts of the world. Great assurance comes from those moments of great content and comfort.  We rest in him being very conscious of the power of his holy spirit and above all our knowledge of him through his Son Jesus Christ.

I would like to quote St. Paul – “devote yourself to prayer keeping alert in it with thanksgiving”. (Col 4: 2)

Let us pray in

Joy

Sorrow

Deep content

In his arm