Today’s
readings show us what we can accomplish if we are grounded on God.
In the first reading, we see Elijah’s great acts blessed by
God (See reflection http://mysimplereflection.blogspot.com/2011/12/awesome-elijah.html
). He did such great and wondrous deeds in the name of and with the blessing
and anointing of God. He has always been founded on the word, firmly grounded
on God – doing everything for God’s praise and glory, not his own. We see that
his service is genuine and really blessed by God.
The gospel shows us Jesus teaching us one way to be grounded
on God. He teaches us how to pray (see related reflection http://mysimplereflection.blogspot.com/2012/02/lords-prayer.html
). One way to be grounded on God is
first to build a relationship, a personal and intimate one, with Him. Prayer helps
us do this. Jesus is teaching us that it is neither the words nor the actions
that are important. It is our heart as we pray. It is a heart fully surrendered
to God’s will, having faith in His perfect plan, not ours.
How is my prayer life? Do I give importance to it? What
things have I accomplished though God’s grace? Do I believe that I can
accomplish anything through Him?
May we work on our prayer life as we become grounded on God
as we live life on earth.
Prayer:
Dear God,
I thank you for always being there for me. Thank you for
the gift of prayer. I am sorry if I do not give much importance to praying,
especially when things are doing well in my life. Lord, help me work on my
prayer life as I develop an intimate and personal relationship with you. I have
faith that as I am grounded on you, you will do great things through me. Amen.
Stay blessed!
In Christ,
-g-
PS
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