Whenever I go running, there will be times when I feel so
light and vibrant unlike some days when I feel so sluggish and lazy. It was
like I was ready to run miles and go anywhere without feeling tired. There was
a time when I just found myself running in a different direction and did not
take the usual route. The reason I did this is because I was intimidated by a
warning of this person who said not to let the dogs chase me. I got somehow
affected by the comment that I decided to run in the opposite direction. This
action was primarily influenced by the fact that I am always almost attacked
and bitten by a dog. The thought of something like that happening made me
change my route without realizing that I would end up in a much scarier path.
This part of the road where I ended up running did not have any lights on and
looked abandoned and bushy. I must say it looked even more frightening since it
had started to get dark. Sometimes when we give in to fear we end up in a much
worse situation than we actually are. I
have said this because of these series of events I experienced that happened
one after another. We must not let our fear incapacitate us. There is always a
chance that we would stumble on something that scares us. We can’t help it when
we get scared but we must keep in mind that there is no reason to be afraid. We
should not have doubts that God wants us to have the good things in life
especially when I found out what the 1st reading is telling us today. All the
more I am convinced that there is a reason for everything. Isn't it amazing,
how God makes things fall into place and fit into a lock and key combination.
It is a consolation to know that God got us covered. If we have truly dedicated
and offered every aspect in our life to God then we can be assured that nothing
can harm us. Although we encounter problems and difficulties in life and become
afraid of the circumstances that surround us we can always choose to rejoice in
the Lord knowing that He is able to defeat all the works of the enemy and has
already won for us our victory. Amen. Hallelujah!
Acts 18:9-18
9 One night in a vision the Lord said to Paul, “Do not be
afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent, 10 for I am with you. No one will
attack and harm you,...
Sometimes we marvel at people who are able to see through
the future or are able to forecast things even before they happen. I know only
of one thing that there is no need for us to consult any other except God who
resides in our hearts through His Spirit dwelling in us through the sacramental
life of the Church. There is a lot more about Jesus our God that we haven't
known yet. Looking back from the time of Abraham to the time when Jesus came
and thereafter is just more than we all could ever handle. Every single day of
our life is an opportunity to discover more and more about a God who loves us
more than we'll ever come to know. There are lots of insights and opinions that
could be brought up and help pave the way for a broader understanding of God's
word. Different points of view and personal observations could be raised which
could make us realize that when looked at the specific angle where the person
who said it was coming from can never be judged as wrong. We all have this
personal differences and unique characteristics but what's most important is
that we recognize our inadequacies that even if we fail to fully embody the
infinite wisdom and intelligence of God and just reflect a tiny bit but when
put together under the lordship of God our King can amount to some thing really
inspiring and great. When we contribute to the wholeness of God's people and
become one then indeed, we are the body of the Church and the temple of God
You are beautiful beyond description
Too marvelous for words
Too wonderful for comprehension
Like nothing ever seen or heard
Who can grasp Your infinite wisdom
Who can fathom the depth of Your love
You are beautiful beyond description
Majesty enthroned above
Chorus:
And I stand (I stand) I stand (I stand) in awe of You
I stand (I stand) I stand (I stand) in awe of You
Holy God to whom all praise is due
I stand in awe of you
Repeat Chorus
Holy God to whom all praise is due
I stand in awe of you
Amen. Hallelujah!
Psalm 47:2-3. 4-5.
6-7
R: God is king of all the earth.
1 [2] All you peoples, clap your hands, shout to God with
cries of gladness, 2 [3] for the LORD, the Most High, the awesome, is the great
king over all the earth.
We all look forward to the day when the beauty that
surrounds us will merely become shadows in the light of God's radiant glory.
Everything that seems to be a mystery will soon come to light and eventually be
revealed to us. We may not be able to fully understand and appreciate the
things that are happening in our lives right now but we should continue to hold
on to God's word and promises that He
will make all things beautiful in His time. As we gradually become assimilated
in the body of Christ, truly become the Church of God
John 16:20-23
...But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice,
and no one will take your joy away from you. 23 On that day you will not
question me about anything. Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the
Father in my name he will give you.”
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