Year of Faith 04: On Prayer

Year of Faith 04: On Prayer: There was a situation when the apostles complained about having difficulty with an evil spirit. Jesus told them that it was the kind that can only be casted out by prayer (Mk.9:29). This means that prayer has its purpose and power. No less than the Lord Jesus commanded and depended on it. What is prayer?

It is communication with God. Jesus wants us to be in constant c

onnection with God.Maintaining that line would also let graces flow through and guide us where to go and and what to do. Prayer makes us be with God. Thus, in the context of that encounter with evil, the apostles would not be alone when in connection with God. Alone, we can not deal with evil. With God, it has no match at all! Prayer provides that glue to keep God and us forming a strong front against evil. God directs and empowers. We allow ourselves to be God's instrument of dominion over them evil!

The attitude in prayer is therefore one of humility and listening. Humility in the sense that we are aware of our limitations. We express our dependence on God. Listening is important. It is the Word of God which is important. We can express our wants and pleads. But we must be ready and focus on what He will say. We must feel the stirrings and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It will be wrong to just go before God and utter our wants and then go without listening to what He has to say. Of course, God will not speak just like any other person. But He will reveal Himself and His words in a way we would understand. With the right disposition, we will be able to receive God's guidance and power that even evil can not trample! Prayer is power!