Praying, I have found from experience, is a desire that comes from the heart. I have explained in other posts on this blog, that having a grateful attitude is of tremendous help in delivering your petitions to God.
In other words, you are asking the highest authority in the universe to help you with something very special, or it could be a simple request. I have also noticed that the more regularly I pray, the easier it is for me to connect with God. I don't feel that this avenue is made only for 'special authorities' on earth with any particular training. We are all considered children of God, and for that very reason, we have the right to go straight to Him with our requests.
The same as a son or a daughter feels when going to their parents for help or advice, we should also exercise the same liberty when going to God. Sometimes it is to speak to Him over something that you have in mind. Other times, you may just want to say, "Thanks dear God for today."
When a situation is serious in your life, such as a terminal illness without recourse for you or a member of your family, where does prayer come in? For God nothing is impossible. He said it, and we should listen. The question is, does He save everyone that asks Him to save their lives, or that of a loved one from a deadly illness? Unfortunately, the answer is No!
A young brother of mine died in an accident at the age of 14, and an older brother of cancer at the age of 61. I will be 65 years old soon, and my life has been spared enough times to write a book. Why was I given a longer life? I just don't know, but I am sincerely grateful for that. Do I pray for others daily, yes of course, including my own family and friends.
What should be our objective in praying directly to God, or to Jesus or his mother the Virgin Mary, or other saints? We are human, we are vulnerable to the elements, and we need to; therefore, our objective should be to reach them for divine intervention, help and assistance. A prayer of gratitude, a prayer for protection, a life or death situation, all and any of these examples require that you and I reach the almighty for help.
It will be His will not ours that will determine the outcome. Just don't hesitate to go to God for help anytime of the day.
If you should need someone to pray for you, I am Catholic and on Thursday mornings I take my petitions to the Virgin Mary at my church in Coral Springs, Florida. If you know of someone who is very ill and they need a grateful and retired executive to pray for them, please give me their first name only and the nature of their illness. You have access to my email. Please feel free to send your request. I want nothing from you but the opportunity to pray for you or your loved one. I do pray for anyone that comes to me, regardless of their religion or beliefs.
You may want to read the articles which I have published in Ezine Articles on this blog, regarding prayer and holy water. Please share my email and blog with whomever you feel needs an assist.
Tony McCleary
http://www.prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com/
tonymcclr@gmail.com
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