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- The Freedom of the Holy Spirit
- New Video! The Impact of Mentorship
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The Goal of Prayer
Have you ever felt spiritually stuck in the mud? Are you putting in a lot of effort to pray but not making much progress in your relationship with God? If so, you are not alone.
Recently, I raised this issue with my spiritual director, and he offered a keen insight: “Union with God is the ultimate goal. Prayer is a vehicle that can move us closer to union with God, but it is not the only vehicle.” He went on to explain that while prayer is crucial to our spiritual lives, when we feel stuck, we may need to shift our perspective.
He encouraged me to examine my day. As I detailed it to him, he pointed out several moments where I was cooperating with God’s grace, building the Kingdom, and spending time with God, without “praying” in the traditional sense.
Honestly, I had never reflected on the goal of prayer until my spiritual director brought it up. His insight helped me see God’s action more clearly in my life, ministry, and the world. It freed me from viewing prayer as just a daily task to check off, and instead, as a tool to grow closer to God.
Have you reflected on the goal of prayer? If not, I encourage you to do so this week. You may be surprised to find that a cup of coffee with a friend brought you closer to God, or that going on vacation with your family allowed you to draw nearer to the Lord.
Then, when you’re ready to take the next step and get “back in the vehicle of prayer,” I encourage you to visit GNM.org/prayers, where you’ll find a wealth of resources to help you grow in union with God.
Good News Prayer Room:
Use our collection of Catholic prayers designed with your needs in mind. They will give you hope and a stronger connection to God’s love and support. What do you need prayers for today?
Visit gnm.org/prayers.
Post your prayer requests @ gnm.org/post-a-prayer.
Good News WordBytes:
WANT MORE FAITH and HOPE in TROUBLED TIMES? WE’RE HERE for YOU! Choose from a variety of topics on our website of Catholic Faith-building articles. What do you need today?
Visit wordbytes.org.
We’ve Got a New Video for You!
The Impact of Mentorship with Special Guest Nick Clune
On this episode of Footsteps to Heaven, Terry Modica talks with Nick Clune, a CPMAP Mentor and the founder of Crafted for More, about how mentorship can assist young men to grow in holiness.
God bless you!
Every morning, I lift up in prayer everyone who helps Good News Ministries in any way (donors, volunteers, prayer supporters, etc.) and all the prayer requests posted on our site. What can I cover in prayer for you? Post your prayer request.
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Thank you for reading this newsletter.
Your servant in Christ,
Bill Snyder, Media Director
Good News Ministries
gnm.org
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