Something Greater

The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/102913.cfm) reminds me that there is something greater coming than what we have right now

Sharing an excerpt from the first reading:

I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing

compared with the glory to be revealed for us

We all experience challenges in the life. Some may seem harder and bigger than others, but what is common is that all of us experience these things. However, we are reminded by Paul that what we are experiencing is nothing compared to what is coming. The things we experience as a result of doing God’s work – rejection from others, persecution from non believers, exhaustion, etc, are nothing compared to the glory awaiting us when we meet God.

In the gospel, Jesus affirms this. He says that the kingdom of God is a small mustard see – until it becomes a full blown tree, or a yeast that eventually becomes a leavened  bread. Right now, it may seem small. We are not seeing the whole picture, or the whole kingdom of God. We may even question if it’s worth it. However, we should have faith that when the perfect time comes, we will definitely be able to tell ourselves that it was all worth it.

Father God,

Thank you for today. thank you for another day to live. Thank you for your surprises. Lord, I pray that I always have faith in you, your plans and your kingdom. May I tirelessly work for it having complete faith that all my efforts are not in vain, and that it will all be worth it when everything is revealed. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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