How do you Pray when about to sin?

[Nelka]

I remember growing up when people would talk about counting to ten if you feel angry, can anybody do that?

I would like to pray when I feel close to sinning or feeling lust, anger etc. but the point where I may feel that praying would help me is usually too late.

Is anyone able to pray to stop themselves from sinning when the intention starts? If so, how are you able to learn to do this?

Thanks.

 

[sudy]

Walking away from temptation sometimes helps. I’m not sure about anger, necessarily, as it’s often an instant emotion. so far more difficult to control. Jesus got angry when they were selling in the temple, so anger in itself isn’t necessarily the sin, maybe. Perhaps it’s the thoughts and words that go with anger where the sin lies.

 

[fred_conty]

When possible, make the sign of the cross over yourself thoughtfully. This does wonders.

 

[pianistclare]

I say to myself…remember, your guardian angel is here.

 

[UpUpAndAway]

I whisper In Te Confido Iesu (Jesus I trust in You). My mother taught me that one. Thanks Mom

 

[pwlj_christ87]

sometimes even talking interiorly or exteriorly not in a state of “prayer” is prayer and will help

 

[ccmcmg]

When I’m tempted, I will pray the Hail Mary, the Our Father, or a prayer to St. Michael.