tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517327035211978050.post6747290679967546414..comments2010-05-02T04:42:22.796-07:00Comments on OFHP: One of Life's Struggles or Just Plain LazinessOFHPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057257425407455965noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517327035211978050.post-56936162500194536612008-09-16T08:27:00.000-07:002008-09-16T08:27:00.000-07:00Well, I had goals to read and finish essay/posts w...Well, I had goals to read and finish essay/posts while I was with you, but I just laid around too. I guess we're both in it together. :Dsarahlaughedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497856947371058556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517327035211978050.post-65034421596224275962008-09-14T17:47:00.000-07:002008-09-14T17:47:00.000-07:00The Lord is merciful, and He strengthens your fait...The Lord is merciful, and He strengthens your faith by His Word.<BR/><BR/>Even if you are not as faithful as you desire to be, and ought to be, in your daily prayer and devotion; nevertheless, you are faithful in coming to church, in hearing the preaching and teaching of God's Word, in availing yourself of the means of grace. That's where the primary catechesis happens; not simply as knowledge gained, but as repentance and faith through the forgiveness of sins. Where there is such forgiveness, you're not "getting old," but are daily reborn unto newness of life.<BR/><BR/>If you see that you are not doing what you could or should in daily prayer, then resolve to do better; but don't suppose that you'll go from 0 to 60 in five seconds flat. Set a modest goal for yourself, and establish a daily discipline. I think the Treasury of Daily Prayer that you've ordered for yourself will be helpful in this regard. You don't have to do everything, but aim to confess the Creed and pray the Our Father every day, and include as much else as you reasonably can. Once you've established the routine, then you can build on that and add to it.<BR/><BR/>Be encouraged, though. Remember that Christ and His Spirit help you in your weakness, and pray and intercede for you; not only daily, but unceasingly, whether your are awake or asleep, hard at work or even being lazy. You rest in the One who has entered into the Holy of Holies on your behalf; where He is, there you shall be also. Indeed, your life is already there hidden with Christ in God! As often as you do pray, even in great weakness or with stuttering lips or faltering progress, your prayer is joined to that of Christ and carried to your Father in His Name by the Holy Spirit.Rev. Rick Stuckwischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664716292792101540noreply@blogger.com