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I feel my prayers are pointless. And I am started to lose faith. I’m beginning to feel like my walk of faith has been for naught. To pray and pray and cry out over and over to feel strong at times but then feel helpless no matter how much I pray . No matter how much I read His promises. His Psalms. His teachings on Love,Hope and Faith. I feel it’s been a waste of time. I’ve prayed the Rosary, to Saints and obviously Jesus. To think of the things and time I’ve given to many great causes. To the Homeless, the sick, the elderly etc. I feel I’m just spinning my wheels for nothing.

“Waiting on a heartbeat
Is anybody listening?
We’re waiting on a heartbeat
Can anybody hear me?”
 
It is through tribulation that we are made strong. When we do good for others we should not seek earthly reward or the praises of men.
 
Roark said:
I feel my prayers are pointless. And I am started to lose faith. I’m beginning to feel like my walk of faith has been for naught. To pray and pray and cry out over and over to feel strong at times but then feel helpless no matter how much I pray . No matter how much I read His promises. His Psalms. His teachings on Love,Hope and Faith. I feel it’s been a waste of time. I’ve prayed the Rosary, to Saints and obviously Jesus. To think of the things and time I’ve given to many great causes. To the Homeless, the sick, the elderly etc. I feel I’m just spinning my wheels for nothing.

“Waiting on a heartbeat
Is anybody listening?
We’re waiting on a heartbeat
Can anybody hear me?”
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  1. Prayers are not pointless - but neither are they magic. They won’t provide the love of one’s life, or new limbs, or riches power and wealth.
The best prayer is that which worships God, and asks that we have the strength to do his will. God has a will for all of us, that we live for ever in eternity in communion with him. to get there however, it’s inevitable that we walk through pain, suffering and eventually death.

So find out what it is that god wants of you during the tough time. Does He want you to toughen up, or just just be quiet and at one with Him?
  1. We don’t do works of mercy so that we get payback in this life. Works of mercy are our duty, not a nice thing to do that puts us right with God. Read Matthew 25.
  2. God can hear you. His Son is dying on the cross right now for you alone. As He is dying on the cross at all times for all people.
 
Roark said:
I feel my prayers are pointless. And I am started to lose faith. I’m beginning to feel like my walk of faith has been for naught. To pray and pray and cry out over and over to feel strong at times but then feel helpless no matter how much I pray . No matter how much I read His promises. His Psalms. His teachings on Love,Hope and Faith. I feel it’s been a waste of time.
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Waste because you feel God does not notice & respond or becasue God does not even exist?
 
You may want to review Part IV of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 2558-2865, on “Christian Prayer,” especially the section on “The Battle of Prayer,” paragraphs 2725-2745.
 
Roark said:
I feel my prayers are pointless. And I am started to lose faith. I’m beginning to feel like my walk of faith has been for naught. To pray and pray and cry out over and over to feel strong at times but then feel helpless no matter how much I pray . No matter how much I read His promises. His Psalms. His teachings on Love,Hope and Faith. I feel it’s been a waste of time. I’ve prayed the Rosary, to Saints and obviously Jesus. To think of the things and time I’ve given to many great causes. To the Homeless, the sick, the elderly etc. I feel I’m just spinning my wheels for nothing.

“Waiting on a heartbeat
Is anybody listening?
We’re waiting on a heartbeat
Can anybody hear me?”
Click to expand...
It is a hard trial and heavy load. Sometimes all we can keep saying is “I trust in You” and “Your will not mine will be done” He knows when we don’t mean it, but those words are a prayer in themselves. I would suggest trying to speak to your Priest privately as he may be able to give you some sound spiritual direction. Leaving it to buildup further isn’t good and makes life harder, believe me I (and probably many others) know this having learned the hard way.

May God bless, guide and strengthen you on your journey of faith.
 
Be strong and offer up the moments of helplessness. The Lord was watching you as you spent your time in prayer and in those wonderful causes and He will not forget it.

Praying that the Lord may guide you and strengthen you in your trials.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen
 
Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell, satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
 
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

:crossrc:
 
I find myself closest to God when I simply ask: please make me useful to someone today in a way that glorifies you O Lord! God has already promised he will make sure our needs are met and this is whether we ask for them or not, whether we deserve them or not. What more can we ask for?
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†
 
Praying for you!

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
And do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
By the Power of God,
Cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits,
Who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

My Jesus, I trust in YOU! Please send your gifts of strength, faith, peace, hope and love.
 
May God give you perseverance to stay strong in the faith. Don’t judge things by what you can or can’t feel. Walk by faith. It is easier said than done, I know it’s hard. But God is there and is listening. He loves you and loves it when you talk to Him. ❤️

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
I’m so sorry for the troubles your going through right now. Will include your intention in my daily prayers. God bless.

Father, sometimes no matter how hard we try, we feel a gap between us and your love. Right now Roark is feeling that distance and desperately wants to feel the closeness and oneness with you. Please send the Holy Spirit to him, to strengthen his faith and love as we know that we can’t do this, only you can. Send peace of heart and mind to calm the turbulence he feels inside. Lastly please gift him with the grace to know that he is loved as a precious child of yours, that you love him so much that you gave your very life for him. Amen.
 
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

:crossrc:
 
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

:crossrc:
 
Praying that the Lord may continue to guide you and strengthen you.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen
 
Eternal Father, please send the Holy Spirit to Roark with the graces needed to bring him peace of heart and mind. Bless him with the feelings of closeness to you that feels lacking at this time. Guide him in prayer so that his faith not only endures but grows deeper. Amen.
 
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