Ash Wednesday Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 (edited) Have you ever been in such a jam and had so many problems that you don't know what to pray for? And then you feel like you're being selfish and should be praying for others... And then you just feel overwhelmed and in the end find yourself unable to pray at all, because you feel like it's no use... Edited August 11, 2006 by Ash Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Nope, sorry. I'm not a girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lahecil Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Personally, I find there's really no point in praying if you're not collected, and can order your thoughts. Don't let time restrict you either. Just make a mental list, and pray about one thing, then move on. Or, maybe try one big prayer to help you through the stress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel's angel Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 @dUSt If there is a lot of stuff fuzzing up my mind, I just say to God 'Lord, you know what is in my heart, you know the difficulties I have, please help me. I put all my trust in you and I know that you'll get me through.' Something like that usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyman Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 There's nothing like praying for others to make your own problems seem small . . . the souls in purgatory, world peace, hunger and poverty, social justice . . . all areas that need all the help they can get . . . if you can't prioritize your problems, pray for others, and then, like Noel's Angel said, let God decide which of your problems is at the top of His priority list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarcisius Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 if your unsure, simply pray that His will be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 [quote name='dUSt' post='1041657' date='Aug 11 2006, 02:58 PM'] Nope, sorry. I'm not a girl. [/quote] Yeah, that's really funny. Ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
let_go_let_God Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 When this happens to me, I do what Noah said, ask God to sort my heart and begin to pray. Otherwise I pray for the items or issues that are overwhelming me the most. God bless- LGLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 [quote name='Tarcisius' post='1041684' date='Aug 11 2006, 04:00 PM'] if your unsure, simply pray that His will be done. [/quote] That is what I do ALL THE TIME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 [quote name='Tarcisius' post='1041684' date='Aug 11 2006, 04:00 PM'] if your unsure, simply pray that His will be done. [/quote] Yeah, I think that's probably a good start. I'm seriously doped up on about 5 different prescription painkillers/anti-inflammatories right now... so yeah. I can't really think right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyman Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 not having a clue what should come first, but in hope and faith: for Ash Wednesday Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 No, not really. I think because I always have so many intentions it doesn't seem out of the ordinary for me. : I would try maybe splitting up your prayer times during the day and pick two or three for each time. Perhaps 30 minutes in the morning and 30 in the evening devoting no more than 3 minutes per intention and making sure you leave time for contemplation and praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 (edited) God knows whats on your mind already.. just.. spend quiet time with him.. and bring your intentions with him.. with little or even no words.. Edited August 12, 2006 by Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I am usually tired when I pray. I find it easier to slow down at night and pray. I keep this verse in mind when I am tempted (scrupulosity...) to go through a long list of intentions: [quote]"Your Father knows what you need before you ask him." - Matthew 6:8[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtins Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Yeah I know what your saying--> Especially I get people that need me to pray for them and I always forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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