One of the greatest gifts to give our friends and others is a prayer.

. . . you must not build upon foundations of prayer and contemplation alone for unless you strive after the virtues and practice them you will never grow to be more than dwarfs.

My prayer time alone with the Lord Jesus is more important than any other thing I do each day. There in the secret place the devils plans are shattered and Gods victories are won evil is thwarted and blessings are unleashed sicknesses are overcome and sin is denied its sway over the lives of the weak. Our God is an answering God.

I began praying for the health and safety of my boys before each one was born. Once a week for two years prior to Josephs death I also gathered with other moms to pray for my sons and their schools and I specifically asked God to protect the health and safety of Joseph Curt and Wyatt. My prayers were not answered the way I had hoped. Despite countless prayers for Joseph to be safe God said no. His plan remains a mystery. I have had to accept that mystery and trust Him in the dark.

God used the element of faith to construct the earth and its inhabitants. Whatever he said it came to pass then dropped these elements in us to say whatever we want to also come to pass but sin and disbelieve has murdered the faith in us and need to be ressurected by purity and strong will power.

Close your eyes and with Jesus journey back through your day. As you do confess sin as you see it...

Virtues are formed by prayer.Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy.Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit and raises man to Heaven.

Give us an intense distaste for things that displease You and a renewed pleasure in things that bring You honor and magnify Your truth.

The more you concentration on God the longer your conversation with him lasts and the holier his consacration will be on you. Let your communication with him be controlled by your committment.

When the going gets tough the poor close their eyes the rich open their wallets.