Are we truly faithful in our requests?

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Do you ever feel that God ignores you when you truly need his help? You cry out “Have mercy on me O Lord” and he does not reply. In today’s Gospel reading (Matthew 15:21-28), a gentile woman cries out to Jesus to save her daughter from a demonic spirit. At first Jesus appears to ignore her cries for help. However, he is putting her faith to the test. He tells her that he is only there to save only the Jews. The woman stands strong in her faith and replies to him again that even the gentiles deserve his Grace. Jesus replies, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire” and her daughter was healed. When we cry out, “My God, My God,” he is listening to us. The question is, are we truly faithful in our request. No one is denied help from the Lord; however, he calls for us to be faithful in our desire for his love. Jesus ends up praising this woman for her faith and her prayers are answered. We too must exhibit unconditional faith in God. We must seek the Lord with a deep and sincere faith. If we do, our cries will be answered.

A Simple Prayer My God, My God, I cry out to you. You are my Savior and my Lord. May I trust you always and pursue your love. May I never stray or weaken in my faith.

Sincerely Michael Marcon