Prayer is our connection with God. It is the direct link to the powers of God. We can't see Him, we can't hear Him, but He is there listening to our prayers. The reason I know this is that over the years I have learned to let go and let God. I learned also not to demand, but release my prayers to Him and wait patiently for an answer, if an answer is required.
Prayers come in many forms. You have prayers of petition; prayers of gratitude; and prayers of meditation, as examples. Prayers of petition are those that you make to request something of God. It could be for finding a job, passing an exam, or someone is very ill in your family.
I started the habit many years ago of saying the "Our Father" and the "Hail Mary" five times a day each. Just to thank God and be closer to Him, I say these every day. When I need to request something important, I will kneel down, and ask in total seriousness what I need. The purpose of these prayers are for the protection of my children, my elder sister who is bed-ridden, and my entire family. I want them to be safe and healthy.
If someone should ask me to make a special prayer for them, then I take these requests to my church and I make my petitions. Additionally, I follow my daily routine of saying the five Our Fathers, and Hail Mary's, and I am done. I walk away in peace, and let God take over my life.
Prayers are as powerful as your faith is strong. So, if you feel that somehow your faith is not quite there, then practice praying and requesting, and experience will be your best route. God will take you by the hand until you feel His presence. Once you do reach that point, where the presence of God is overwhelming, then try your hardest not to lose that connection which is precious. Stay with God for the rest of your life, and don't lose faith in Him.
God bless, and please go over Ezine Articles on this page, and look up my latest article titled, "Is God Watching Over Us?" I feel that you will get some important information which should be of benefit to you.
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
Monday, September 20, 2010
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