WASTING YOUR TIME!The devil is relentless in his attacks on the person who has decided to give himself to a serious prayer life. As the Word of God reminds us: “If you decide to follow the Lord prepare yourself for battle.”The devil can tempt in this manner: you are wasting your time by praying. Much better if your were to go out of your way to help your neighbor. Do you remember Jesus with Martha and Mary? The devil pushes activism to the extent of convincing us that our work is much more important than our prayer life and conversation with the Lord! Remember that Jesus came to the defense of Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus and quietly listening to Him—indeed a true model for contemplation!