My Lord and my God

This evening, I arrived for my Adoration at St. Louis thoroughly expecting to be there until 7 o’clock and go home.  But when 7 arrived, I was not ready to leave.  I truly felt He was asking me to stay.  Next thing I knew, it was 9 o’clock.  As I was driving to my Adoration at Incarnation, I had this enormous fear that this hour was going to be unfruitful and that I would once again be distracted, after all, I just left Him a couple hours ago.  But, He did not let that happen.

I do not normally blog this close together, but do not seem to be doing anything “normal” these days :).   As I driving home, this prayer came to mind.  I documented it as a reminder for myself, but then decided I would share it also.  I am sharing it not only in case it might encourage someone else, but also as another example of His gifts when you go to Him in Adoration!

My Lord and my God,

How many times I have exclaimed these words at the elevation of Your Immaculate Body and Precious Blood, genuflecting to You in the Tabernacle or in exposition in the Monstrance, bowing to receive You in Holy Communion?

But then, how many times do my thoughts, words, and deeds deny that Faith.  How often do I get distracted from Your Holy Presence?

You are the gracious and forgiving God!  Despite my self-centeredness, ego, pride, faults, and weaknesses; despite my selfishness and neediness; despite my ingratitude and willful disobedience, You call me back to Your True Presence.  You ask me to stay with You just a little longer, not for your benefit, but for mine!  In that blessed time, You teach me, encourage me, demonstrate Your unfailing Love!  You send Your most Blessed Mother and St. Therese to remind me of Your Goodness and desire for me to be all Yours.  You teach me how to pray, praise, and worship You in the manner You deserve!

Most loving Jesus, You truly are my Lord and my God!