What might seem obvious to many Jesus asks. “Do you want to
be made well?” This is not the first
time he asks the sick what is their need. My spiritual director has often
encouraged me to verbalize my needs and desires in prayer to the Lord. Even
though we may think He knows all, what is the point, our God still wants us to
come to Him. If we cannot verbalize our needs maybe they need more reflection,
more discernment. Maybe we are asking for the wrong things, perhaps our will
and not Gods. Maybe we have prayed so long for something we feel nothing will
change. But our God is a God of surprises.
Taking time in prayer to humble ourselves in God’s presence and cry out
to Him is essential. Persevering in prayer is a virtue that can be strengthened
by our fidelity to the practice of taking our concerns to the cross.
About Me
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- Constancy Ministries
- Millie Prebel is a former cosmetologist turned Pastoral minister. Her experience spans from writing for Beauty industry trade publications as well as self-publishing several books on marketing and motivation. Having traveled the world educating and presenting for beauty professionals she is now a faith based writer, blogger, speaker, and podcaster. Certified in the Ignatian Spirituality Institute as a Spiritual Director in 2017 as well as Lay Ecclesial Ministry program in Cleveland Ohio, October 2022, she is currently the Pastoral Minister for St. Joan of Arc Parish in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Millie resides in Twinsburg, Ohio with her husband Bill and enjoys cooking, gardening and spending time with their children and grandchildren.
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