There are times in our lives when we sit down to pray and feel nothing. We don’t experience any joy or peace. In those times we struggle to pray, and we may think we should stop praying. When that happens de Sales offers us this advice:
1. Vocally tell God about your dryness.
2. Read a spiritual book.
3. Offer a gesture of prayer, kissing your Crucifix, holding a rosary, put your hands on your heart and ask God for help.
4. Persevere with faith and continue praying regardless of any feeling.
St. Francis de Sales in
his Introduction to the Devout Life practical spiritual insight
to deal with dryness in your prayer life.
Go the Lord before the Tabernacle, thank God for the privilege of being in His Presence and give your dryness in prayer to Jesus, our Savior.
May God Be Praised
Great advice Dad!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Liz.
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