When to stop praying for someone?

[Tis_Bearself]

Thank you for sharing that story about your husband. I see the similarity to mine. I would add to mine that the last day I saw my husband we were doing a necessary chore together and he said when we were done that it was a great relief to him that we’d finished it. I said half joke and whole earnest that I was glad he felt relieved about the chore, but wished he would be that concerned about his health and “his immortal soul”. That was close to the last thing I said to him and I wonder if it crossed his mind when he realized he was on his way out and no one was around to help.

I will be sure to pray for Fr Corapi as well, he seems to have helped so many on this forum before his own troubles began.

 

[Sirach2]

I said half joke and whole earnest that I was glad he felt relieved about the chore, but wished he would be that concerned about his health and “his immortal soul”. That was close to the last thing I said to him and I wonder if it crossed his mind when he realized he was on his way out and no one was around to help.

I feel certain that he had a special moment of grace from God to repent and implore His mercy. I wonder if you read the words from St. Faustina’s Diary about God giving the soul at the moment of their death a special illumination and power of love that, if the person is willing, it has the possibility of returning to God. Fr. Groeschel spoke of that entry #1698 often during his conferences.

Yes this was before Fr. Corapi’s troubles. I was blessed to hear those words. He does need our prayers.

 

[Psalms62]

Thank you so much Sirach2 for your words and knowing that they came from above to help strengthen me. There are and were times when I became weak or lacked faith to know that I was being heard. The circumstances throughout this time made it even difficult to pray - even to say the whole decade of the rosary beads as if to give up through those difficulties. At night, I would force a prayer or even a decade before drifting off to sleep.

What I’ve learned through these experiences is consistency in knowing (but to define) knowing “not” to stop. Just like St Monica, I know, those who I am praying for need my prayers and faith. I depend on Christ, every day like manna - as if, in my own wondering. I am nourished by what God provides me and have learned to be dependent on it. I think better and cope with that stirring spirit in me that is so restless/worried - there is a sense of peace and comfort. When the difficult days come, I work together through prayer and know (within) when God is working to correct those days. When God is there beside you - it is security, and guiding you through them.

I have enjoyed reading your post on this line but even the other posters have been great. They give me ideas and good guidance on what I should be doing. The devotions are important to my loved ones but they are teaching me how to become a Christian and faithful to Christ. Everyone I have listened to and heard their stories have gone through the same walk in faith. I am not alone in my struggles but just learning about having faith.

 

[Psalms62]

It has led me to wonder many times, well what is wrong with me? Other people pray the green scapular prayer and report results. They pray novenas to saint so and so and get what they ask for. And then there’s me, hopefully being patient all these years, but not seeming to have any results.

You borrowed my words! Right out - exactly to a tee. You’ll find out how you are about to grow in faith, just by what you’re writing. Ask God to guide you to understand and, believe me you will feel His presence as if there is this sense of true peace in your soul! Not kidding at all!

Fin - God or His Angels are literally guiding me and they will guide you! I couldn’t have made this far if something from God wasn’t present. We are learning about faith and putting that faith into action. I know how difficult it is to see and hear other prayers being answered, as the tears come inside for yours. But God speaks through others who are still waiting and enduring - your faith will become more defined, solid. Like I said, on the board, Abraham went to God and told him that he will have to leave all his inheritance to his servant. When God heard this, the reply back was that Abraham would have a son -“You will be the father of many nations.” So it wasn’t just “a” son - Abraham was to become the father of “many” nations. Next, then the angels came to both Abraham and Sarah to make the announcement of their son’s birth - and what thoughts did the Angel share with Sarah? 14 Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”

The Lord “will speak” through others to you! Listen - it will come.

 

[Sirach2]

I am nourished by what God provides me and have learned to be dependent on it. I think better and cope with that stirring spirit in me that is so restless/worried - there is a sense of peace and comfort.

I am deeply blessed by reading your response, and understanding that God is providing manna to you. He is nourishing your spirit, despite your not being aware of much happening. As you said, the undeniable sign of His presence is that you have peace and comfort. Stay the course, dear one.

 

[IAmBlessed2]

NEVER stop praying for someone…