The Pray-Along Rosary: a Friendship with Mary

Have you ever felt God trying to tell you something, but you’re too stubborn to listen and take Him seriously? These past few months have been just that for me. Jesus has been trying to get me to build a friendship with His blessed mother for some time, but I’ve hesitated.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Mary. She is amazing. I’ve shared about her in this blog because I genuinely admire her faith and how she loves God with her whole body, soul, and mind. She is not afraid of anything because God is with her. That is attractive–I want that!

Believing the Lies

For some reason, probably lies from the enemy, I was scared to let Mary into my troubled life. Honestly, the more I pray with it, the more I realize it’s because every time I build up the courage to speak with Mary and ask for her guidance to get closer to her Son, I experience much more spiritual warfare–it’s uncomfortable.

Then again, I know that is EXACTLY what satan wants. He wants souls to associate the fear he brings with Mary to stay away from her. That little booger! Unfortunately, it has worked for all these years. As soon as I want to pray the rosary to grow in friendship with Mary and get to know Jesus better, I chicken out. That was until these past few months when Jesus brought her up A LOT during prayer.

A life-giving friendship

I will discuss those moments of divine intervention in a video, so stay tuned for that! But I will spoil it for now by telling you that having a relationship with Mary has been life-giving, so you should pray about it, too! (Trust is one of the gifts resulting from that friendship.)

A few months ago, I wrote a blog post on the rosary being like garlic for satan, the monster. I knew Jesus had been calling me to elaborate on that for a while, so today, I finally got myself to record a long-held desire planted in my heart: create a pray-along version of the rosary.

I’ve struggled to pray the rosary consistently, so I’d try to fit it into my day while driving to work. And even though I loved the idea of listening to the rosary, I repeatedly got distracted.

Seeking Help

One day during prayer, I asked Jesus to help me concentrate, and I heard him say, “do a pray-along rosary.” I thought it was an excellent idea because the person listening can participate and participate in the praying experience.

Naturally, I put it aside, and thoughts of unworthiness flooded the idea away.

With everything that happened these past few months with Mary, I started thinking about it again, but the uncertainty was holding me back.

Fight a war in my soul.

I went through a week of feeling weird. I was uncomfortable in my body. Other than feeling distant from God, I can’t describe it, but I knew he was with me. Everything felt odd for the next couple of days.

I knew Mary was patiently waiting for me to reach out to her, and that night during adoration, Jesus kept inviting me to solidify my friendship with his mother. Finally, I swallowed my pride and went on a walk with her. I opened my heart to her, and she asked me to record the Pray-Along version. I got home and did just that!

Reclaiming Joy

After I was done, I felt joy like never before. I was so happy and energized. I loved hearing my voice and knowing that this was my little gift to God that Mary helped me put together and brought much-needed peace.

All along, I felt unworthy of loving God. I didn’t know how I could possibly love him well. Then it hit me; I can only praise him for what he has given me and allow him to rest in my heart.

I was able to look at myself in the mirror and feel love. I hugged myself, which I hadn’t done in years!! It was a refreshing moment where I felt proud of being a child of God. My worries were nothing compared to what I could do through Christ’s love.

It was like that song that keeps replaying in my head by Chealse “How can I be silent?” I cannot hold my praises in. There is so much beauty in trusting Jesus and doing the will of God. Yes, it’s intimidating, but Christ will never ask you for something you cannot do. Besides, He is right there with you through it all.

Multiplying Courage through Friendship

Where is God calling you? What is He asking of you? Have you grown in friendship with Mary lately?

You are not alone. And you CAN do anything through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13).

I would be happy to pray with your intentions, so feel free to send them my way by email at contact@brokenprayers.com or through our social media @brokenprayersllc.

Check out the pray-along version of the rosary by clicking the link or searching for our Podcast, Broken Prayers LLC.

Let’s Live Like Christ with the help of Mary! ♡