God’s heart goes out to people who are weak and in despair
We easily give up on people who are against our own values. Maybe we’ve learned from experience that we cannot really expect genuine change from those have hurt us. But the Gospel tells us that God is slow to judge and give us every opportunity for conversion. Indeed, God’s mercy is limitless.
July, 19, ‘08- Salt not only seasons –it also preserves. Where hope is lost, or when fervor is lacking, we are called to be like salt to enhance the lives of many. Lord Jesus, help me not to lose my zest for life. May I always see your goodness in my
daily life, even in moments that I feel bland or bitter. Amen.
July 18, ‘08- Sometimes we become too preoccupied with religions practices that we forget their real meaning. Fasting and sacrifice are important only insofar as improving our lives. It is not our hunger that Jesus wants. Rather, the Lord asks us to always improve the quality of our love and the way we love others.
July 17, ‘08- We will never run out of problems. Very often, we are easily swamped by obstacles. Such experienced of hopelessness can be terrifying. But are also opportunities for us to be move aware of the Lord’s active presence in us. Unburden yourself before the Lord. Find stillness and rest in Him.
July 16, ‘08- We can get entangled with the many what-ifs in our lives–what are you what–ifs? To hold onto them is to dwell in the past, to live in regret and longing for what is to feed our fears. Remember that as a door closes, another one opens for us. Let us not miss this door.
July 15, ‘08- The name of our God is Compassion. Those who feel low, He lifts up. Those distant, He draws to His side. The hungry, He fill with good things. The scattered, He gathers. God’s heart goes out to people who are weak and in despair. May we be inspired to be as compassionate and kind to all.
July 13, ‘08- Jesus challenges us to look into our hearts. We know what makes us not see. We know what hinders us from giving ourselves more fully to God. But why is that we continue to hold on to objects and desires that take us father away from Him? Today, beg the Lord to teach you how to give in.
