Many saints have recommended saying aspirations (very short prayers) to keep our love of God alive during the day. It's like sending Him a tweet. Here are some "tweets" for the times you want to talk to God and aren't sure what to say.
Many saints have recommended saying aspirations (very short prayers) to keep our love of God alive during the day. It's like sending Him a tweet. Here are some "tweets" for the times you want to talk to God and aren't sure what to say.
FEELING WORN OUT: Jesus, I trust in you and I love you. Come, Holy Spirit, and kindle the fire of your love. Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. I call upon the Lord and He saves me. Lord, awaken my heart.SEEKING FORGIVENESS: Lord, if you want, you can heal me. O God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners. Jesus, forgive and bless me. Lord, forgive our sins, heal our wounds, and renew our hearts.
STARTING TO WORK OR STUDY: Lord, I thank you and I offer you this day. Jesus, give me strength. Come Holy Spirit: help me study. Saint Joseph, work with me. Mother Mary, watch me while I work.STRESSED OR UNCERTAIN: Jesus, help me. Immaculate Heart of Mary, help me. Holy Spirit, guide me. I will fear no evil because you are with me. Help of Christians, pray for me.
LOOKING FOR PATIENCE: Jesus, Prince of Peace, help me. Lamb of God, hear me. Lead to me to still waters, Lord. Jesus, hear my voice. Holy Spirit, teach me wisdom.LOOKING FOR CALM: Holy Mary, inspire my thoughts and actions. Jesus, give me peace. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, give me a heart like yours. Queen of Peace, pray for us.
FEELING GRATEFUL: I thank you, my God, for the grace you pour out on me. O Sacrament Most Holy, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment thine. Mother of the Saviour, give us grateful hearts for all we have received.TRYING TO CONCENTRATE AND PRAY: Jesus, wake me up! Lord, here I am, for you have called me. Holy Spirit, light the fire of my love. Awaken, my heart.
RESTING IN GOD'S LOVE: Lord, your love is forever. Your goodness is always before my eyes. Jesus, I trust in you and I love you.TIME TO RELAX: Lord, give me wings to find rest. Jesus, walk with me and give me rest. Holy Spirit, guide me to rest. Mary, let me rest with you.