When I first became Catholic I wanted to do everything right. I wanted to say all the prayers right, and put on this mask of being extremely holy. In doing this, I developed a true love for God, but that's not the point I want to make. I focused on memorizing prayers so I could recite them. These prayers were empty words. They meant nothing to me; just words I recited. One day I was in mass and pulled out my little Catholic devotionals book to recite my normal prayers before and after communion, and I realized something, it had to come from the Holy Spirit... I realized that God doesn't care what words we use. He doesn't care if it's a beautiful, elegant serenade to him, or if it's simply "I need you." God wants us to simply be with him and be present. He wants us to talk to him and let him know our wants and desires, and then to listen to him - and I don't mean listen with your ears, I mean with your heart. God knows exactly what we need and he will always provide. He always answers our prayers, though not generally in the way we expect. Today, I encourage you to place your trust in Christ. Today, I encourage you to simplify your prayer. Don't be so focused on the words your saying, remove the mask from Christ, you're not tricking Him when you approach the God who created, who knows you better than yourself - so remove the mask and be real and be honest with your creator. Beauty will stem from it. A deeper, more true, more real love will come from this simplicity. You will desire to know God more.
Father, on this day we need you. Help us to simplify our lives and give all to you. Amen
God bless!
In the love of Jesus & Mary,
Amber
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