Not saved lack of prayer to God?

  • Thread starter Thread starter John121
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
J

John121

Guest
Hi I pray at least one rosary a day some days I do a few hours of rosaries.

My point is this adequate prayer to God.
Or is this just about the Virgin Marry.

I had a dream last night that I was not going to be saved and had another one two weeks ago so I’m trying to figure out what to do !
 
Last edited:
There’s no such thing as “adequate” prayer to God. You’re either praying, or you’re not. We can never pray enough, but any prayer is better than no prayer at all.

As for the Rosary, if you are focusing on the mysteries then only three of the fifty are about Mary. Even the Hail Mary, with all it’s focus on Mary, has both its halves revolve around our Lord:
Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Click to expand...
It is impossible for you to love your mother or honor her more than Christ does, don’t worry. Just remember that everything we ask of her is going straight to Jesus. She is our mother, and she wants to pray for us, and with us, to her son.

As for the dreams, I would ask if there are any sins in your life you are holding on to? Prayer is great, but if your just saying the words and not rejecting sin, then they’re just empty words.
 
Last edited:
Mary was blessed and given much grace by God there is little doubt.

But Mary was first and foremost a servant to God.
 
the other thing is that I find it very difficult to know that I have the Holy Spirit and if I do I can’t tell the differences between the little voices.
 
Perhaps speak to your priest about such matters. It’s obviously causing you much spiritual grief.

His wisdom will guide you.
 
Last edited:
I have asked about the issue of the Holy Spirit did not get a clear answer ?
 
That happens to me often. Discussing the matter with a priest usually brings me clarity. Maybe not crystal-clear, absolutely-no-doubt clarity, but certainly more than I would have without the discussion.
 
Sounds to me like you are just having some anxieties that come out in your dreams. If you have repented of your sins and are doing your best to follow God’s commandments and going to confession regularly, there is no reason you should not be saved. Trust in the Lord. Ask him to help you trust in him more.
 
Fr Groeschel wrote a book called “Still Small Voice” that is very good.
 
There was a piece of advice I was given by a priest, and it was called “Joyful Trust.”

I made the mistake of equating “Joyful Trust” with “sit on your rear and let God wave a magic wand to take care of it.” But instead, what I should have done was trust God that it would all work out, and keep doing what needed to be done.

So in your case, rather than obsessing about whether one rosary a day is sufficient, or if you need to do five rosaries— you put the merit of your prayers in God’s hands, or Mary’s hands, and ask them to make something good come from it. In other words, you recognize your limitations, and ask them to unite their merits and intentions with your prayers.

Salvation is a process you spend your whole life striving towards— it’s not something where you just check the boxes, and after you have sufficient boxes checked, you’re good to go. Because ultimately, at our judgment, we won’t be judged against Fred or Suzy— we’re going to be judged against Christ, and we’re all going to fall short. But it’s our job to constantly strive to live up to his example, despite our failures and limitations.
 
Last edited:
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top