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We are probably all familiar with the second part of this
definition. Who among us, in some time of need or distress, has not
called upon God for assistance? But, what does the first part of
this definition really mean? What does it mean to raise
one’s mind and heart to God? Most of us can
come to a basic understanding of this by answering the question,
“What does it mean to unite our mind and heart
with a fellow human?†We do this by talking to the
person and spending time with them, sharing our thoughts, emotions,
experiences, values and goals, by putting our trust in someone and
by demonstrating our own trustworthiness. The more we spend time
with, communicate and work together toward common objectives, the
closer relationship we develop with that person. In the closest
relationships, we often are happy just to be in the presence of
that person; when we deeply love someone we want to share all of
their experiences, whether that be sharing in joyful occasions or
comforting them in times of sorrow. This is also what it means to
raise one’s mind and heart to God. God wants a
close, intimate relationship with us, a relationship which involves
Him in every aspect of our lives. He wants us to trust in Him, to
share our good times and troubles, to request His assistance. But
we will not have such a relationship if we fail to spend time with
Him. We do this through prayer. We use our minds and hearts to
bless, adore and praise God as our divine creator, and strive to
understand God. We ask God to help us in our daily needs and in
times of trouble. We should give thanksgiving for all of the
blessings and graces He provides us. How many of us would expect a
good marriage to exist, if a couple rarely spoke to one another,
and rarely spent time together? How would we expect the couple to
really love one another if they only spoke when they needed
something from the other person? A loving relationship requires
that both partners set aside time for each other, that they
communicate, know, trust and support one another in good times and
bad. In summary, a good relationship is hard work. We know that
these things are required to have a good marriage. Why then, do so
many people expect to have a good relationship with God, with
little or no effort toward that relationship? We must work toward a
good relationship with God.

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