Trouble praying? Have I forgotten how?

[Misguidedyouth]

After my accident, when I think I blasphemed the holy spirit, but didnt mean to, I have trouble praying. I used to just close my eyes and clear my head. I would focus on God, like I was trying to send him telepathy (no, I don’t believe in that stuff and I’m not trying to do that, I’m just trying to explain). But lately I feel like Im not being heard. Athiestic thoughts are coming to my head like “No ones there” or “Hes not going to listen to you anymore”. I asked for the Holy Spirit to get rid of these thoughts and clense my mind. That silences the thoughts but I still feel like im not “getting through” to God. What should I do? I feel like i’m loosing my connection to God and that if I dont act NOW Im not going to get it back.

 

[Zsofia_A]

Did you confess that blasphemy? I think it would be highly important. In our belief you sinned against God and you need to confess it and receive absolution.
Your connection and relationship with God had been injured.
If you confessed then I would suggest you to talk to your priest about your problem, and maybe try learning to pray again…read the prayers, pray the rosary, even if you do not feel it, sometimes we all need to practice

God bless you!

 

[The_Reginator]

For reasons we will never know, this side of heaven, God is allowing this to happen to you.
IT IS HIS WILL for you at this time.
Here’s the best advice I can give to you: KEEP PRAYING. It doesn’t really matter if you feel as though you are not being heard.

Our faith tells us that God is hearing you. Persistence is what is required on your part.

If you haven’t already, start by using rote prayer rather than simply clearing your mind to pray.
I’d begin with the Rosary, especially since this is the month of May.
By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. In May, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Which leads me to my next thought: We cannot fight this fight alone. You have the entire communion of the saints to pray with you and for you.

No matter what thought come into your head, no matter how strongly it “feels” as though God isn’t there and thus isn’t listening, BE ASSURED THAT NO PRAYER EVER GOES UNANSWERED.
Fight the good fight along with St. Michael the Archangel.

God our Father,
You gave St. André of Montreal,
Your humble servant, a great devotion to St. Joseph and a special commitment to the sick and the needy.
May the example of his life and ministry inspire us to ever-greater works of charity, in generous service to our brothers and sisters in need.
Give us the strength to surrender ourselves to Your will, and to be instruments of Your loving mercy.
Help us to follow St. André’s example of prayer and love, so that we too may come into Your glory.
Through the intercession of St. André, grant the favour I now present:
I ask that you aid “Misguidedyouth” in his prayer life, to Your greater honour and glory.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

[SilverGracie]

It could also be that you are maturing in your faith. God is listening and responding, but it can be a challenge to “listen with the ear of your heart.” This type of listening requires periods of silence so that you can sit with God in peace and find God in the smallest whisper. (Remember how Elijah did not find God in the earthquake or the storm, but in the soft, gentle wind).

To find this type of silence and peace you need to forgive yourself. God forgives you. If you have not received the sacrament of reconcilliation for your sin, do so. Then forgive yourself, not once, but seventy times seven times if need be. Trust that God love you, and trust yourself as a child of God.

Be at peace.