Third Sunday of Lent

I signed up for the “Best Lent Ever” through Dynamic Catholic, and I have been receiving the daily videos from Matthew Kelly and other Dynamic Catholic employees. Each year has a theme, and this year’s theme is about prayer and “…not what you give up but what you become.”

In Matthew Kelly’s videos he’s been talking a lot about prayer and HOW to pray. He shares stories from his life about how he has learned to pray. It’s been quite a thought provoking journey. He’s asked us to really think about our attitude towards prayer, as well as our daily habits.

I’ve really started to take a serious look at my prayer life as a result. I’ve begun to realize sometimes I utilize my scripture studies and daily devotionals as “crutches” of sorts – as there are times I’m not sure how to talk to God. Sometimes I feel silly talking to God about my day – as He already knows what happened. But isn’t that how we speak to our closest friends? Don’t we share our experiences and funny stories? Isn’t that how we build and expand on those friendships?

What if you had a friend that you only called when you needed something?

What if you had a friend that you only went to when you wanted to talk about how badly your day had gone?

What if you had a friend that you never spoke positively to and only vented to?

Yet – isn’t this how we often talk to God?

Fortunately for us – not only does God love us unconditionally, he wants all of our bad days. However, we often forget that he wants our good ones, too. He wants us to come to him with our sorrows, but he also wants to share in our joys.

One of the quotes from my daily videos that has really stuck with me is the following:

”Prayer is more than a transaction.”

This is what I’m working on this Lent. I’m trying to make my daily time of prayer more of a conversation with God. This year I won’t be excited to finally get to have that piece of chocolate or glass of wine on Easter. I’m very excited to meet the person I’ve become.

Have a blessed week and see you back here next Sunday.