

“We must remember God more often than we draw breath. But we can not pray “at all times” if we do not pray at specific times, consciously willing it.”What I came to appreciate was that without Christian prayer in my life I was far less useful to the Kingdom of God and admittedly I was missing out on the insights and graces God wanted to grant. When we don’t take time out for regular prayer, we cannot see God’s plan for our life. In many ways, it would be like walking around with foggy glasses. Christian prayer is what gives us the ability be in an active relationship with our God, and Savior, and see His will playing out in very own life and those around us. Our “God lenses” allows us to remain steady in our faith even when life is challenging and demanding.

- Read the Catechism on prayer: have you ever done that?
- Set time aside to pray: as individuals, pray as a family and pray with your community
- Attend Mass more often or recommit to praying and paying attention during Mass. Our Catholic liturgy is a prayer! Learn to appreciate what Christ has given us at the Last Supper: the Institution of the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of ecclesial ife.
- Seek out the help of the Holy Spirit to grow in your faith life. Say the words “Come Holy Spirit, Help Me” in times of trouble or times of transition.
- Get up and go. Set a goal to attend a retreat or Catholic conference, start to attend a Bible Study, or make a regular commitment to Adoration.

Copyright 2018 Emily Jaminet
About the Author

Emily Jaminet
Emily Jaminet and her husband have 7 children. Jaminet is the Executive Director of Sacred Heart Enthronement Network, WelcomeHisHeart.com, shares "A Mother's Moment," a daily radio reflection, a podcast host and radio personality. She is the co-author of Divine Mercy For Moms: Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina and The Friendship Project, Pray Fully, Our Friend Faustina, and her most recent book Secrets of the Sacred Heart. You can read more of Emily’s work at EmilyJaminet.com or InspireTheFaith.com.
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