Clear the space that clutters your heart and mind and prepare to live today to the fullest; play to the fullest, work to the fullest, and pray to the fullest.

Jesus said, “Go to your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father in heaven.”  That ‘inner room’ is your heart, the depth of your being. How do you connect with that place in a way that empowers you, motivates you, encourage you and gives you hope for tomorrow?

I would like to suggest three things that will help you to quiet the inner chatter that often distracts and gets in the way of life, especially prayer life.

1. Breath: Not necessarily to practice deep breathing, but to simply use your breath to remind you that God is always with you! The breath is one of the functions of the body that is there whether you think about it or not.  God is always there, even if you are not thinking about Him, He is always with you. When you find yourself feeling anxious or angry, take a deep breath and be reminded that even in the storm of the day, God is always there.

2. Posture or Attitude: This is not referring to the physical posture, but rather to stand firm in your faith.  Do not be indifferent, but instead be rooted in your faith. Colossians 2:7 says, ‘Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.’ Desire to be a Eucharistic person, that is, one who is filled with gratitude and thanksgiving.  By doing this you will find yourself growing deeper in the Spiritual life. 

3. Prayer: Prayer has the power to transform any situation, condition, problem or person. Like any deep and lasting friendship, your relationship with the Lord will be strengthened by frequent, honest, open communication. So when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6