Reflection
Galatians 3: 1-5
Luke 1: 69-75
Luke 11: 5-13
The words from Jesus in today’s gospel are generally received in two ways, as a source of great hope and a sense of peace, or with frustration and sometimes down right anger. “For the one who asks, receives…” Those words are powerfully invigorating for the person in need of being told again that God never forgets us, and that in the end everything will be ok. For the person who has been praying and praying and praying for, well, whatever, those words can be complete confusion.
It is really tough to struggle, go through things like health challenges, financial troubles, job loss, or relationship issues, and pray and pray and pray that things get better but things seem to either deteriorate or just do not get better.
The question becomes though, what are you praying for? Are you praying for the right thing? We may pray for the wrong thing and receive what it is God really believes we need in order to become the person He really wants us to be. The next time you pray, be sure to hold on tightly to the words in the Our Father “…thy will be done…” When praying for yourself or anyone else, first ask for the wisdom to see what He wants you to see, and the trust to always but always know that He will take care of you!
Don’t give up! Never fear! Never, ever be afraid! As St Padre Pio put it: “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”
Go smile at God today!