How many times are we asked to pray for someone who is seriously ill, looking for work, depressed, struggling, or in some need or other? Sometimes, it is apparent only a miracle will answer our prayer, and we begin to wonder if our prayer will actually have an effect. It's natural to think this way, we are not saints with the "gift of healing," yet in today's Gospel, Jesus urges us "to ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. " (Lk 11: 9). He goes on to remind us that we are not dealing with a robot, but with our compassionate Father. Further, he gives the example of the wicked who give gifts to their children. If they do it, how much more will our heavenly Father? (cf. Lk 11:12) . The answer may not be what we want, always, but nevertheless we will receive the Holy Spirit, who will enlighten us eventually as to what was really the best answer to our prayer. In any case, our prayer is not a waste, it is not lost.
Bro. Rene
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