The effect of prayers on my life

[cherubim]

Hi,

I pray rosary everyday and what i experience from it is that i’m becoming another person concerning my traits towards life and people.I’m more and more patient,more thankful about little things in life and even more thoughtful about everything.I used to think and talk impulsively and gossip people easily,in short i was negative towards everything.My faith in God becomes stronger despite trials,tribulations…I can’t think my life without saying prayers.How prayers make you strong!

Pax Cristi

Pray Hope and Don’t Worry ---- Padre Pio

 

[Beno]

cherubim, I know that what you say is true. When I used to say the rosary every day, I also prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet as well. I don’t know how, but through the chaplet I definitely became more forgiving of those who have hurt me. But to be totally honest, I’m hesitant to let go of the hurt and the anger because the hurt makes me feel justified in being angry. Maybe this Lent, I can work on that.

 

[cherubim]

cherubim, I know that what you say is true. When I used to say the rosary every day, I also prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet as well. I don’t know how, but through the chaplet I definitely became more forgiving of those who have hurt me. But to be totally honest, I’m hesitant to let go of the hurt and the anger because the hurt makes me feel justified in being angry. Maybe this Lent, I can work on that.

Dear Beno,

I think you need to say the rosary daily again.It’ll strenghten your believe/faith in God.Yes,we feel justified in being angry but don’t we feel better to forgive those who have hurt us?God has forgiven those who persecuted Him and God forgives those still who persecute Him daily.He is the Ultimate Merciful One.Feel justified in being angry but don’t prolong your anger it’s Satan’s work…be merciful in forgiving those who have hurt us it’s God’s work.It’s hard to do but we can we are children of God
Be at peace Beno

 

[leonie]

What an inspiring thread!

I can remember an occasion during the time I was separated from the Church. In a totally uncharacteristic way, I suggested our jury pray over our difficulties in coming to a decision. It was probably the first time I ever prayed in a group spontaneously as well as the first time I ever suggested praying. It was really weird considering the state of my life at the time.

In my head, I was praying, “let these idiots figure out that I’m right.” while out loud I was asking for wisdom

Guess which idiot changed her mind?

That one instance showed me that prayer changes the one praying more than it affects others.

I have been continually plagued with thoughts of wanting a better, bigger house for several years. Lately, everytime that temptation comes upon me, I’m praying that God give me a hunger only for Him.

I still am tempted, but those desires go away quicker and are less intense.

 

[b_justb]

I went on a retreat recently and while there the group prayed together many times through the day. One day we were praying the Rosary and on the last 2 decades the deacon that was leading the prayer changed it up so that the group prayed “Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee…” then the deacon prayed “Holy Mary Mother of God pray for <insert the name of one of the retreater’s here> now and at the hour of his death.” It was very impacting. I use that now if I am saying a Rosary for a particular person.