Getting Frustrated

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Hi everyone,

I have noticed a common trend in my faith. For the most part, everyday without fail, I am very secular and non-spiritual during the daylight, but as soon as it grows dark out, I’m instantly faithful and spiritual. It’s starting to get really frustrating because my nighttime spiritual side realizes that I’m supposed to be this way; I’m supposed to be religious and have faith in God… But during the day I look at religion as being an insignificant part of life and just carry on as I wish. It’s starting to get old.

If anyone has or has heard of a similar issue or knows how to deal with this, please let me know 🙂

Thanks and God bless,
Tyler
 
I too have moments when my faith is weaker than usual, but I too usually bounce back and wonder why I hadn’t sooner.

What makes your faith stronger at night? Is it the contemplation that comes with the end of a day and the hope of a tomorrow?

Whatever the case may be, try to find ways to hold that strong faith 24/7. Wake up every morning and pray. Ask God for a terrific day! Something that helps me is I have a small book that I keep by my bed that contains daily devotional saying. Sometimes in the form of scriptures or just quotes that remind me how great our God is. I recommend in investing in one! Its a great thing to wake up to. Or, to read maybe in the middle of the day, when your faith is weakening. It would be a great friendly reminder. You can find them at any Christian bookstore!

If you prefer not to invest in one however, you can also sign up for daily quotes and scriptures to be sent to your email. And if you have a smartphone I’m sure there is an App for that! 🙂

Stay Strong and God Bless,
Amanda M.
 
I can relate. Praying in the morning and in the evening is common for most people of faith because it is when we are settled down and our minds are not busy working on daily living issues. We can focus. In the morning when I wake up is when it’s easiest for me to “feel” close to God. During the day, my prayers may be short, dutiful, communications. I don’t think that is when I’m listening as much. For me, I’m naturally more contemplative in the morning and evenings when I am able to have some quiet time to myself. My prayers are more heartfelt when I can truly focus on Jesus. The spiritual life is always a work in progress. I have glimpses of being able to communicate clearly and lovingly during my busy days. For now, these times are few. I appreciate your sharing this topic. It helps me grow when I can discuss these types of issues with other Catholic Christians.
Jayla
 
As was said by others I can really relate to this. The easiest time for me to pray is in the morning. As I get involved with my daily activities it gets hard to “find the time” to pray “as I ought” - paraphrasing Saint Paul. What I began to do about 6 months ago is find scripture quotes that talk to me. I cut them out and tape them to my computer screen, key board, work desk, mirror, etc. I find that a very helpful way to recenter myself on what really matters. Thanks for bringing this topic up. It is nice to see I do not struggle alone:thumbsup:
 
I find what helps me stay faithful throughout the day is pray in the morning before your day begins, i strongly recommend the Holy Rosary, at least one decade,if not 5 👍

Or if you can, try praying part of the Divine Office. It helps me out tons, God bless you. and i pray for you 🙂
 
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