Good morning my Brothers and Sisters
Today's reflection
Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted
So you think you are all that. If you are one who needs recognition and praise, if you must let others know of your greatness, if you consider your worth and success the measure of your life than good for you, you have received your reward. The problem with this kind of thinking is that you have placed yourself as a god. You have placed yourself at the pinicle of your life. This prosperity teaching is a false teaching.
There is a God and I'm not Him. There is nothing I can do without God. I can't even breathe. Any measure of accomplishment I may enjoy is for the purposes of building up the Kingdom of God. Any talents I may possess is for the glory of God. My life is not my own. I must decrease so that Jesus Christ can increase in me.
We must make the choice to either live for ourselves or seek life through the narrow gate. The life of a disciple is a life of Christ at the center with thr pursuit of inviting and gathering others not to follow you but to follow Him. Be an inspiration for others. Be the stone tossed in the watter causing ripples that others see. They don't see the stone, they see the effect. Do not be afraid.
God bless you all and remember that God loves you and so do I
"Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:15-20
Gathering in Christ's name is submitting to his will. We don't invoke the name of God for selfish purposes, this is taking the Lord’s name in vain. What do you really want? Do you truly want more stuff or is it peace. The peace that comes from knowing and living in harmony with the God of the Universe.
Ask for wisdom, courage, humility, love and it will be given to you. These and other virtues are freely offered knowing that they will bring you closer in relationship with Jesus.
Gather and be yoked with believers. Bind yourself to the truth. Seek the Kingdom of God first. This is the path to eternal life and the adventure of today. Do not be afraid.
God bless you all and remember that God loves you and so do I. Memento Mori
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Good morning my Brothers and Sisters. Today's reflection
"Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Trusting is not something easily done. Especially for men who seek control or women who have been abused. Today's society has many who struggle with depression and anxiety because in part there is a feeling of hopelessness and fear that the weight of the world is carried by them alone.
When we enter into relationship with Jesus we receive a promise that never fails. A promise that is eternal coming from the source of all love and goodness.
Today is the day to let go of your fear and trust in the Father's plan for your life. Run towards Jesus and never leave his side. Allow the Blessed Mother to comfort you In her embrace. Learn from the Saints who walked this same pilgrimage in life and faced all the fears and doubts...
