The Fruits of prayer
Prayer,
like a farmer, plows the field of our heart and makes it capable of receiving
heavenly blessings and bringing forth fruits of virtues and perfection. Prayer
attracts into our hearts the grace of
the Holy Spirit, thus strengthening our faith, hope, and love. It
illuminates our minds, directs our will to do good, consoles the heart in
sorrow and suffering, and, in general, gives us everything that serves our true
welfare.
Prayer,
according to the teaching of the Holy Fathers, is “the breath of the soul” and
is a great blessing to us all. The ability to pray with due concentration and
with the whole heart, or to have the gift of prayer, is one of the most
precious spiritual gifts. The merciful God endows a person with this ability as
a reward for his diligence in prayer.
Orthodox Church of Pakistan
www.ocpak.com
By: Father Cyril Amer
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