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SUMMARY: The Holy Spirit brings joy and restoration to those who seek the Lord with all their hearts. The story of Zacharias and Elizabeth in Luke 1 shows that even when we think it's too late, God can still answer our prayers. We should not limit God by our human limitations and trust in His timing. When God answers our prayers, we should give it a name and glorify Him. The Lord's response brings restoration to families and communities and helps the church to believe in miracles. We should praise and glorify the Lord when He answers our prayers, and others will see and trust in Him.

The Lord's response will bring belief and trust from unbelievers in the church. When the church believes, the world will believe, and the power of God will be active in us. Trust in God's timing, be patient, and persevere in prayer. God is faithful and will answer our prayers. May the Lord's peace be with us all.

When the Holy Spirit moves, inevitably the spirit of man begins to perceive it. He is bringing a source of joy, a freshness, a healing, restorative balm to the wounded heart. He is restoring the Faith, to the one who had lost the Faith he is restoring it. He is saying “here I am, I have not forgotten you, I have never left your side”.

The gospel according to Saint Luke, in chapter 1, in verse 12 to 17, is a reference that I have regarding this thought. It says: “And Zacharias was troubled when he saw him and fear seized him, but the angel said to him, 'Zacarias, do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard,' so put your name there. And the angel told him, Pedro, Juan, María, Leonor, Roberto, do not fear, because your prayer has been heard. Put your name on it, take out the name Zacarias and put your name on it.