Fervor in Prayer

Virtue of Fervor in Prayer

Prayer is our lifeline of our spiritual journey.
Fervor of prayer stands out as a passionate and intense devotion that is our connection with the Divine.

It has always intrigued me about Jesus's prayer at the Rock in the garden. "Let Your will be done, not mine". 

Being very passionate about our prayers is what make our prayers so personal with God. 

Prayer, I believe is a vital aspect of our spiritual journey. I told a story about my climb up Cross Mountain in Medjugorje. In that story it's important NOT to become complacent with God. Yes, He is with us all the time, but he doesn't want to be ignored.

Remember we can draw a lot of strength through meditation and contemplation of the Sorrowful Mysteries especially the Agony in the garden. 

Let's try to pray with the same intensity that Jesus did. I know I can learn a lot from this scene and Jesus. I want what He has so I can love God so deeply.

My Practices of Fervor in Prayer

 We must be intentional in our prayer practices. Having a place to go that no one else can hear you speaking with God is important. Like your own little corner in the house that is comfortable. For me it's the same place I go when I am in meditation with God. Meditation silent prayer is just as important and having words for reciting a prayer like the Our Father, Glory Be or the Hail Mary.

I don't think there is any set way of praying as long as you are speaking with God. Having an intimate conversation with our Father. Now I'm sure what we ask for is important in our spiritual growth. An author once wrote in his book that God is not Santa Claus. 

I say my prayers mostly at night, thanking Him for my day and then speaking about what may be on my heart.  Sometimes I just hold the Rosary in my hand and think about Jesus and the Mysteries of the Rosary. Or maybe a specific moment of scripture.

I should do this more often, which is spending time in Adoration with our Lord. I try to write and tell you my truths, so you don't think I am just filling words up on this website. No this is my journey to, and I am surely far from perfect. I hope as time goes on, I can come back and add to these writing to show growth.

Back to the Blessed Sacrament of Adoration, I know when I do sit quietly in adoration, I can feel our Lord looking at me. Adoration time for me is truly a piece of Heaven on Earth time.