The WORD
today (see http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/082712.cfm)
inspires me to see beyond what the eyes see.
In the first reading, we see an exhortation to the Thessalonians:
so
that you may be considered worthy of the Kingdom of God
for which you are suffering.
We always pray for you,
that our God may make you worthy of his calling
and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose
and every effort of faith,
that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you,
and you in him,
in accord with the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ.
for which you are suffering.
We always pray for you,
that our God may make you worthy of his calling
and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose
and every effort of faith,
that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you,
and you in him,
in accord with the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ.
Life as followers of Christ is not easy. If you experience
suffering for Christ, then you’re on the right track. Times like these, we too
are encouraged to see things beyond what our eyes see. We need to have faith
and trust that God will use us to fulfil his purpose. We should also remember to
put the focus on him – all the glory to and for him, never on ourselves. Our lives,
both challenges and victories, should
always magnify God, not ourselves.
How is my life right now? Am I going through rough and
challenging times? How do I face it? Do I look it with eyes of faith, trusting
that God will get me through this and that his purpose will be fulfilled by
what I am doing for him, or do I complain and lose my faith in him during these
times? During moments of victories, who
do I really glorify, myself or God? Is the way I am living my life bringing
honor and glory to Him?
Father God,
Thank you for today. Thank you for reminding me to keep
my focus on you and look beyond what my eyes can see. Father, I pray that you
increase my faith. May I always be certain that you will come and rescue me no
matter how difficult or challenging the situation may be, and may I always be
reminded that no work for you is wasted. Amen.
Have a blessed day!
In Christ,
-g-
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