Jesus stresses two essential qualities for effective prayer: confidence and perseverance. Prayer brings our mind into the brightness of divine light and exposes our will to the warmth of divine love. Nothing else can purge our mind from its ignorance and our will from disordered affections. As St. Francis de Sales says: It is a blessed fountain which, as it flows, revives our good desires and causes them to bring forth fruit, washes away the stains of infirmity from our soul and calms the passions of our hearts.
When we put our heart at Jesus’ feet, this is the gift that he loves the most.
Lord, grant us the confidence and perseverance to meet you in prayer, bringing us into the light of your face. Amen
Smitten With Goodness 