DAILY HOMILIES #prayer

Prayer is not just about asking, it also involves doing. Jesus makes clear the point: “If you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Lent invites us to conversion, to a change in mindset, so that life’s truth and beauty may be found not so much in possessing as in giving, not so much in accumulating as in sowing and sharing goodness.

God listens to all but that of a righteous man, that of an innocent child, that of a pure heart is different! In fact, as Jesus said: “whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

The saying goes that the road to success is never a smooth ride but an untarred road marred by so many pot-holes called “failure”, our safe arrival depends on our ability to keep going no matter how many times we fail.

Prayer is not magic, learn to give God the glory He deserves. Let it not be that you only remember God when you need something from Him. Worship God in season and out of season, do not make the mistake of Hophni and Phineas.

Prayer should not just be all about informing God of our needs and problems as if He does not already know. Prayer is a relationship. It is a conversation. As we talk, we must listen

A prayer-less Christian is a powerless Christian.

When things get really tough and it seems as if crying is the only thing to do, go on your knees in faith. Get into prayer today! Believe in prayer, tap the power of prayer and your life will never remain the same again.

If we observe our Advent properly, our joy on Christmas day would not simply be about the fact that Jesus was born, our joy would be that we have been able to conquer certain bad habits and sinful behaviors in our lives.

How can we live above worries and the cares of life? Jesus tells us: “Watch at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place.”

Prayer is therapy. Prayer is medicine. Prayer is the best health tip. Prayer is fun. Prayer is life. When we pray, we should not be so concerned about the outcome of prayer; about getting this or that or solving this problem or that issue. Enjoy prayer by itself, enjoy your communion with God.

This action of Jesus teaches us the importance of prayer especially before taking major decisions in life. Don’t just guess, ask God to reveal things to you while you pray, quieten your hearts and you will hear Him speak.