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Scripture: Acts 10:1-2: In Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of the Italian Cohort, as it was called. He was a devout man who feared God with all his household; he gave alms generously to the people and prayed constantly to God. Abridged: When we pray to be made a servant of poverty and suffering, we can be certain that God will provide us with the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts we need to accomplish a holy purpose. Meditation: The more we dedicate our lives to persistent and intentional prayer, the more trusting we become of God to guide us. Through constant prayer, we become mindful of what God is speaking to us and thus begin to draw maximum benefit from our time in solitude. If our daily prayer tends to be more self-centered and focused on telling God all our needs, and then expecting an immediate response, we run the risk of coming to believe that God does not answer or even hear our prayers. God does not always respond to the endless stream of supplications we make seeking abundance in life or relief from trials that disrupt our inner peace. On the other hand, when we come to God asking to be made a servant in the midst of poverty and suffering (seeking to be used for God's holy purpose), we can be certain that God will provide us with the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts we need to fulfill our request. Answers to our prayers will not always relieve us from the troubles of life or ensure an abundance of earthly possessions. However, when we pray that God will help us follow the way of Jesus, our prayer will always lead us to the peace of Christ, grant us the power of the Holy Spirit, and fill us with the assurance of God's love." Prayer: Change our hearts, O God. Remove all selfish desires and replace them with your love that surpasses all understanding. Fill us with holy fire so that we can ignite the flames of your love within the people you bring to us to embrace and teach. Amen Enter password: .