Prayer is a Gift of God
To begin with, prayer is a gift of God. "Gift" is a good word to describe prayer, because praying is not something we can do of ourselves. " We do not know how to pray as we ought," scripture says. Prayer is a gift God must give.
And God gives that gift generously, without consideration of our worthiness or our unworthiness. Sinners as well as saints can pray. People of every religious tradition receive the gift. In fact, every human being is able to pray. The Catholic Catechism reminds us of that by entitling its opening section on prayer The Universal Call to Prayer. (2566-2567)
Yes, all are called to pray. All receive the gift. And, surprisingly, sometimes those thought to be "ungifted" pray best and are graciously heard. That's the lesson Jesus taught in his parable about the Pharisee and the Publican who together went up to the temple to pray. The Publican, an outsider who thought himself unworthy of approaching God in prayer, was found more pleasing by God than the Pharisee, a professionally religious person, who prayed so effortlessly.
Prayer, then, is God's gift to the strong and the weak, to the smallest child and frailest of the old. It's given to those who say, " I'm not really religious; prayer is beyond me." It's given to everyone, no matter who you are.
That's not to say we can't refuse to pray or we can't neglect it. Like any gift, prayer must be received. If someone gives you a beautiful piece of clothing, you may use it or not. You may take it and wear it. Or, you can throw it in the back of your closet and never look at it again. The piece of clothing becomes a gift unused. "If you knew the gift of God," Jesus said to the Samaritan woman at the well. A Gift was there before her eyes, but she was blind to it.
How tragic to go through life leaving the gift of prayer unused!
I LOVE YOU BECKY,ROXANNA,CJU,MARY,SARAH,DEB,PAT,STEPHANIE,JAI2,APRIL,SANDI,KATHY,NIMMI,MICHANU AND ALL THE OTHERS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN MENTIONED. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE PRAYERS FOR US. GOD HEARD AND I BELIEVED YOUR WORDS AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED. I AM BACK AND READY TO CONTINUE TO HELP WITH THE WORK BEING DONE HERE. LOVE TERESA
Precious Sister:
I know and am faithfull that God is healing your broken heart.
Please know that you are very special to all of us here on pray, about and I will always be here for you. But mainly God & Jesus for they are the ones who are looking after you and your family they will bless you abundantly............
Lord, I pray that you will continue to shine your light and love upon my precious sister Teresa and her family.
In Jesus Name I Pray......................
AMEN.........
Precious Heavenly Father God:
I pray that your continued blessings fall upon my sister Teresa and her sons.......William & Jon. I pray that you will continue to be thier light and guidance and that all is going good for my preciuos sister and her son's.
IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME................
AMEN..........................
SIS:
HOW ARE YOU?????????
Hope all is well. Miss you............& Love You.........God's blessings for you and your son's........
Please Lord bless teresa and her boys and family with all they so need and let them want for nothing. Please protect and guide heal and strengthen them all and let there be peace and health and love overflowing in their family. Please st jude st anne st anthony st michael st theresa st john st dymphna st gabriel st joseph st martin and mother mary pray unceasingly for them all. Please Lord let all be well in their lives. God Bless you all amen
Can a woman forget her nursing child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, yet I will not forget you.
(Isaiah 49:15)
Lord I know that u r hearing dear brothers cry and answering all his prayers one by one and as this is season of christmas bless him abundently and fulfill all their hearts desires in Jesus name I pray-Amen
Thank u for praying dear brother-padma
Dear Lord I thank you for all you are doing in my dear sister Teresa's life and I pray that you continue to hold her and her sons, William and Jon, in your loving embrace. Guide them, Father, for they wish to serve you. They need you and love you. I pray that you keep them safe, give them strength and much hope towards their future. In Jesus Loving name. Amen
I love you too, Teresa. God Bless you
xxx Stephanie
Dear God Praise YOU and Thank YOU in All YOU Do in our lives. Please continue inspiring us and blessing us with the courage and strength and faith we have to honor YOU and humbly ask for YOUR assistance in OUR lives, Thank you and Praise YOU. IN Jesus precious name Amen
Dear Father continue to do Your Perfect Work in the lives of Teresa and her sons William and Jon. Bless and protect them mightly dear Lord...as they walk the path You have planed for them. Continue to Strengthen, Guide, Direct, and provide for them...meeting them at the point of their needs....as they draw closer to You...and each other...Thank You Father for this Blessed Family. In Jesus' name I Pray...Trust...Believe and walk in Faith! AMEN AND AMEN!
I stand in agreement with your prayer request.
Amen!
my dearest teresa ..
thank u so much for ur lovely prayer ...i really appreciate it ..u are very sweet infact very close to my heart ..u know wat teresa ......there are some people in this world who can b never ever forget ..and u are one of them ..i miss u too teresa ,.....my prayers are always wid u ..
may our st jude bless u .....with everything u want ...
love u always teresa ...
lovee u alwaysssss
manyy hugsss and love
nimmi
We thank you Almighty and Sovereign God, our Father, because in your love you have given the whole world to us. Thank you for your kindness and mercy. Amen.
Dear Teresa, Thank you for sharing your beautiful prayer. I pray for the inner peace, harmony and protection of you and your precious family. May you always feel God's love and guidance by your side. Love and best wishes to you. God Bless. roxana
Thank you Lord for blessing Theresa and her family. We praise and thank you for the gifts and miracles you give us daily. In the name of Jesus. Thank you Lord for your goodness and mercy.
GOD BLESS YOU BLESS YOU PRECIOUS SISTER, WHAT A BEAUTIFULL PRAYER............
I HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFULL THANKSGIVING AND THAT GOD WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WONDERS IN YOUR LIFE................
AMEN................
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH...............HAVE A BLESSED AND GOOD NIGHT.............