What I Found in Merton's The Seven Story Mountain
A 5 Word Prayer for When You Feel Empty
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Like most people, I struggle with feeling empty from time to time, and sometimes feel periods of profound emptiness.
One day during daily Mass, the Holy Spirit prompted me to add these five simple words to my after Holy Communion prayer when I ask God to strengthen and nourish me with His food for the day ahead ...
Lord, fill my empty spaces.
The days I have said this prayer, God has filled me with what I need that day. Strength. Comfort. Love. Goodness.
When I start to feel empty again, I whisper it in the depths of my heart one more time.
It hasn't failed me yet.
About the Author
Katie Zalany lives in Cleveland Ohio. She is a Third Order Secular Franciscan (OFS), spiritual director, benefits/wellness leader, and certified health and life coach. She volunteers with St. Vincent de Paul Society serving the poor, is an active mentor to many individuals, and a prolific writer. Her writing interests and focus areas include spiritual development, reflections on the Gospel life, Franciscian spirituality, prayer, and integration of faith and work/daily living. She is the published author of Called to Corporate: Lessons of Growing in Faith and Holiness from the Corporate Cubicle.
