We all know that jarring feeling of waking up to the alarm clock— why does the best sleep always seem to happen just two minutes before it goes off? As we rush to catch up with the demands of the day, PAUSE.
May I suggest a change?
Start your day 5 minutes earlier... with prayer
Transform that chaotic start into a peaceful one! Before diving into the day’s whirlwind, I invite you to start just five minutes of prayer. Jesus longs to be close to us every moment. Why not sit quietly before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and express your thoughts and requests?
Take a moment to thank Jesus for your home, food, and health that you and your family have. Don't hesitate to share your needs; Jesus wants you to come to Him openly. Remember, He will respond in one of three ways: yes, no, or not now.
Ask Him for the patience and courage you’ll need to face the trials ahead.
Begin with Prayer
Recognizing that everything you have comes from Him fosters a sense of humility. Setting aside pride and acknowledging Jesus and His Father as the source of your talents is a beautiful act of faith. When you embrace this understanding, you open your heart to the many blessings in your life, which is a truly enriching experience.
Embrace Humility
We honor Jesus when we acknowledge that everything you have comes from Him. Set aside your pride and acknowledge Jesus and His Father as the source of your talents - a beautiful act of faith indeed. When you embrace this understanding, you foster a humble heart and open yourself to the many blessings in your life. And my friend, that is a very good thing.
Make Him Part of Your Home
The Lord Jesus wants to be a part of your family. His presence is felt in the room we pass or sit in daily. Before rushing out, I like to touch His Sacred Heart and just say, “Thank you.” This simple gesture sets a joyful, positive tone for my day.
Now I genuinely enjoy the quiet time with Him in the morning. After my initial gratitude, I turn to my email and begin to pray for all those who have asked me to pray for them. This practice of intercessory prayer is powerful. It connects you with those who need support, and those who ask for prayers genuinely appreciate your effort so much. If you go to arrowjohnpaul13@gmail.com, you will find the prayer requests from people next door to you and around the world—and you can ask Arrow to post your own prayer intentions!
Do You Want an Image of the Sacred Heart?
If you do not have the image of the Sacred Heart shown above,
ask us for one! We will send you an 8x10 color image with a prayer book to follow.
Don’t Wait—Start Now!
I challenge you:
instead of saying, “I’ll do it later,” embrace this spiritual practice today! Awaken each morning with intention, gratitude, and the warmth of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You’ll find that a few quiet moments in His presence will set the tone for a day filled with grace, peace and purpose.