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“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”-Matthew 7:13-14
While praying the Rosary I saw so many people. They stood in the dark. Only a few stood in the light. It reminded me of the Narrow Gate.
Thank You Mary, my Blessed Mother, for reminding us!
Prayer is such an amazing gift :). It brings us to the Throne Room of God. How many people get to do that?
Think about it. If there were a King, would we be able to enter his throne room and kneel before him and share our joys and concerns? Would we be able to ask him for anything we wanted or needed?
But we can with God; the King of All. And not only can we, God invites us too! Because God can’t wait to talk with us, because He loves us!
Follow Jesus & Keep Praying; Prayer Changes Things!
In a song by Melissa Helser and Cageles Birds, they sing, “You know my Mountain high; you know my mountain low”. That is so true. God knows all of our happy, sucessful moments, our moments filled with wonder and He knows all of our sad moments, our failures and regrets, and the times when we have stumbled,
Jesus walks through all of our highs and lows. He knows them well, but He loves us through it all. And if we let Him, He will help us through it all. And, if we need, Jesus will also carry us through them.
God’s love is unconditional and forever. It will never lessen, nor will it ever end. We can trust God’s love for us and depend on it, and we can lean on it as often as we need too. And God will always hold us up and be really happy we did, because He loves us π
Follow Jesus & Keep Praying; Prayer Changes Things!
“I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments.” – Psalm 119:60
I am sooo bad at this! So often I know what God wants me to do, but I hesitate.
I hesitate for so many reasons. Fear of embarassment, fear of the consequences or fear of offending someone. But it is always fear of some kind.
Although I am improving in not hesitating, there are still times that I do. (I am definitely a work in progress :). Because it is important to act right away. God gives us so many opportunities to honor Him and to help others. But if we want to do so, we need to act asap.
And if we want God to keep giving us opportunities to honor Him and help others, than we need to act upon them promptly π
Follow Jesus & Keep Praying; Prayer Changes Things!
Think God can’t use us?
When one makes Godly choices, there is no need to fear. God will open the door and nothing can shut it. And when that door is open, all we have to do is to just keep walking forward.
If any fighting needs to be done, God will fight for us. If we need courage or strength, God will provide it. And if we need peace, God Himself will give it to us.
We just have to keep persevering and walking forward π
Follow Jesus & Keep Praying; Prayer Changes Things!
Sometimes the weight of our burdens and hurts remind us that there is another, better and easier way! We can run to the Cross and give all of the burdens and hurt that we carry to Jesus. And Jesus will be so happy we did!
We don’t have to be free of sin to run to Jesus. He loves us where we are and as we are. Not only will Jesus forgive all of the sins we carry, no matter how serious. Jesus will make us new and free of them all! And Jesus will lead us on a better and easier path π
Follow Jesus & Keep Praying; Prayer Changes Things!
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding” – Proverbs 3:5
Sometimes, we pray fervantly to God, but God says No. It can be so very hard.
Some of those in Ukraine are a good example for us to follow. For despite their losses, despite their pain, despite that some have lost their homes, despite that many families have lost their children or suffered having those they love die, they are still turning to Jesus. The Golden Domed Monastry of St. Michael the Archangel still holds it services. People still not only come and pray there, but also leave messages of faith.
We are very fortunate in that we are not suffering as many in Ukraine are. And yet, despite their suffering, there are those in Ukraine who are still turning to Christ. We need to follow their example and Trust God.
And yet, sometimes when God says No, we turn away from God. We are angry, hurt and/or afraid. But we can turn back and we can know that God has a good plan for our lives. And we know that, because God said so and He loves us!
“ For I know the plans I have for you,β declares the Lord, βplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Sometimes, despite how it may look, we need to Trust that God loves us and will keep all of His Promises. But in order to see God’s Promises come true-we need to stay. And if we have left God behind, we need to come back home to God.
Follow Jesus & Keep Praying; Prayer Changes Things!
“ But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
We live in an “instant” world and we are used to “instant” gratification. But God doesn’t just love us for today; He loves us ALL of our days. And sometimes, “instant” gratification is not the best thing for us. And because God loves us so; He wants us to have the very best! And so sometimes we need to wait for an answer to our prayers. But if we wait, if we are patient, God will answer with exactly what is best for us!
Follow Jesus & Keep Praying; Prayer Changes Things!
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13
It brings us closer to God. It strengthens our faith. And it builds an incredible sense of trust!
It really is that quiet time with God that allows us to grow closer to God. The Holy Spirit can help us to do that; for it is God’s Spirit that lives in us that can help bring us ever closer to God. It’s okay to ask Him to do that!
Our Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and you, will be so happy that you did π
It’s important that we pray throughout the day. We can pray as we drive to work, throughout our workday, at home with our children, at lunch, at dinner… But it’s imporant that we also set aside some quiet time just for God. For it is in this time that we can truly be in God’s prescene, for our attention is not divided!