Prayer Life
We all know that prayer is important. Prayer strengthens our relationship with Christ and helps us find peace. Prayer keeps us open to the graces that Christ may wish to give us. Why, then, is praying so difficult sometimes? Speaking with our Creator should be a very natural act, yet we all struggle to communicate with Him. We often think that we are too busy or we think that our needs are petty compared those of other people. At least, these are some things that I think sometimes.
The more I learn, the more I realize that prayer is not just a good idea, it is absolutely necessary. The connection between us and God needs to be open at all times. I suppose that too often we let the world block those lines of communication. Then we try to justify our actions to God by saying things like, “I’m just so busy right not” or “I just can’t get into the right frame of mind to pray”. What is often difficult to remember is that prayer is not for us. Prayer is designed for us to offer praise and worship to God. So as I tell myself that I am too busy to pray, God knows better. I imagine he is saying something like, “Come on, I was with you today. You were not that busy. Why are you avoiding me?”.
I guess the way around a shortage of time is to integrate prayer into our daily lives. Whether we are working or driving there are ways to pray. Just realize that God is with you and enjoy His presence.
