Help with Prayer Life

[JD27076]

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Hello, I am a 15 year old male living in the US.

I have recently fell out of my usual prayer life, which my usual prayer life is about 10 minutes each day praying to Our Lord in my bedroom with routine prayers that center around Myself, my family, the sick, our church, our country, and moral issues surrounding the world.

However, for the past, say 2 weeks, I just have not been praying daily. I don’t know why, I think Satan has got a hold of me and I am trying to justify this by telling myself that because I am not committing any mortal sins, I am fine… I’m not. I feel empty inside from not talking to Our Lord.

Can someone help me with advice into getting back into my prayer life, any new ideas, any techniques you used to refresh your prayer life which could help me?

Thank you.

 

[Southern]

I’m not quite sure if this is the right forum or even if this topic is allowed… I remember somewhere in the rules where people on the forums aren’t allowed to help with spiritual guidance… if this thread breaks any rules, please go ahead and delete. Thank you.​

Hello, I am a 15 year old male living in the US.

I have recently fell out of my usual prayer life, which my usual prayer life is about 10 minutes each day praying to Our Lord in my bedroom with routine prayers that center around Myself, my family, the sick, our church, our country, and moral issues surrounding the world.

However, for the past, say 2 weeks, I just have not been praying daily. I don’t know why, I think Satan has got a hold of me and I am trying to justify this by telling myself that because I am not committing any mortal sins, I am fine… I’m not. I feel empty inside from not talking to Our Lord.

Can someone help me with advice into getting back into my prayer life, any new ideas, any techniques you used to refresh your prayer life which could help me?

Thank you.

Let your whole life be a prayer. Prayer means talking to God. It is great to pray the traditional prayers but God wants more words from your heart. Be his friend as he is yours. Hope this helps! God Bless!

 

[Viola_Incognita]

Mortal sin isn’t the only thing that damages our relationship with God. Not praying is one of the things mentioned in an examination of conscience, and something which you should discuss with your confessor or spiritual director. Go to confession. Take with you what you have written here. In the sacrament, Jesus will meet you with His grace and help you through your confessor.

May Christ’s peace be with you.

 

[landon13]

I’m not quite sure if this is the right forum or even if this topic is allowed… I remember somewhere in the rules where people on the forums aren’t allowed to help with spiritual guidance… if this thread breaks any rules, please go ahead and delete. Thank you.​

Hello, I am a 15 year old male living in the US.

I have recently fell out of my usual prayer life, which my usual prayer life is about 10 minutes each day praying to Our Lord in my bedroom with routine prayers that center around Myself, my family, the sick, our church, our country, and moral issues surrounding the world.

However, for the past, say 2 weeks, I just have not been praying daily. I don’t know why, I think Satan has got a hold of me and I am trying to justify this by telling myself that because I am not committing any mortal sins, I am fine… I’m not. I feel empty inside from not talking to Our Lord.

Can someone help me with advice into getting back into my prayer life, any new ideas, any techniques you used to refresh your prayer life which could help me?

Thank you.

God bless you!

I am a 16 year old male and have always been very prayerful.

I think that you may need to change up your prayer routine. Maybe take on a deep study of Scripture by reading it a few minutes a day prayerfully. Or have you tried to pray the rosary? I do this every single day and it is a wonderful devotion.

God bless!

 

[Falco]

I agree with Landon - change you prayer life around a bit - undertake a new prayer form, study a saint, pray in a different place - outdoors instead of your bedroom.

I am doing this - I’m studying Saint Philip Neri, and seeing how he prayed, where, when, and what words. It is refreshing.

I can recommend Saint Philip Neri as someone who had a keen interest in men and boys, and transforming their spiritual lives. He also had a great sense of humour! Not one of your namby pamby saints, he is one of the people. Perhaps you could take his style and advice on board, and experience a new way of looking at your faith.