Christianity has grown in leaps and bound gradually over the years. More and more people are embracing the Christian faith in the recent times. It may due to the fact that people are finding respite and some sort of solace in the wings of faith. In the recent time, which is in this modern age, people are running against time. It is a life of ultimate race and speed. There are no values. Only materialistic aspects are the top most priority in our mind. We have almost become a machine. The basic requirements to our survival have become very gross. A good amount of cash is all we need to exist. But when we get a second’s break from this rat race, do we not question our self what gains are we ultimately hoping for. The huge amount of dollars that we desire to pile up every day, are they the only things that can give happiness. Our faith or rather the Christian religion says no, it cannot buy us happiness.  Material pleasure can never provide consolation to the mind.

Ultimate happiness will be gained if you can make your mind happy. Do not think that you are being advised to go to church on a daily basis or turn into an ascetic. But the point is to train your mind in such a way that it remains serene, whatever be the situation. Christianity highlights on the value of prayer. Prayer to God shortens the distance between Him and us. That does never mean that you have to attend all the religious occasions or Christian rituals in your church and parish. Prayer is something that is required to be very personal. It will calm your body and soul. You will be able to pour out all your worries and anxieties to Lord, our father.  A true Christian has full faith and confidence in the power of God. He will never question the sanctity of his existence. If you can share all your emotions with Him every day, we guarantee you that you will gain comforts. The lap of God is always soothing for His children. You just need to build up your beliefs in the principles of Christianity.

You may wonder why you need to pray. You may feel that the church visit on Sunday is enough to drive away all the sense of trouble and guilt, if there are any. But believe me, it is not the case always. Often times, it has been noticed that you are not able to open up your mind and heart in such public gathering. The best alternative that Christianity recommends is therefore appeal to God. The Christian book of faith also suggests that God has commanded all his children to pray. The Colossians 4:2 says, “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving”. Thus follow the dictums that Bible suggest and live a liberated existence.