“Pray then in this way….” ~ Mark 6:9
Some days praying is impossible. Words do not come. There is only silence. Jesus tells us then that we should not heap up empty words and gives us a formula in the Lord’s Prayer that we can use when the groans of the Spirit within us do not seem to suffice.
The first reading from Isaiah also insists that God’s word will not return empty but will accomplish what it purposes and succeed in what was sent. Today’s Psalm is 34 and we get a hint of what the psalmist suggests is worthy prayer: O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
I find this Lent that I am clinging to the daily readings and am grateful for the comfort the words bring. My prayer seems more real than it has for a long time and I am more centered than before.
Pray more this Lent and may your soul find comfort and serenity.
Peace,
Suzanne
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