The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/111113.cfm) reminds me that God has faith in us.
Reading the gospel reminded me of a reflection I wrote last month
We all know it is difficult to forgive, especially if we are hurt by people closest to us. That is why when Jesus taught about forgiveness, his disciples asked him to help them forgive. What Jesus is asking from us, to always be ready to forgive, is not easy. Yet he asks it nonetheless…because he has faith in us, in our goodness, in our capacity to forgive.
The disciples asked Jesus to help them forgive, to increase their faith. Jesus said if we have faith the size of a mustard seed, then we can move mountains. Really, that small faith is enough? I used to think that yes, that probably is enough. But what I recently discovered is that is becomes enough not for anything, but because God has faith in us! It is his faith in us that increases the power of our little faith. It is his faith in us, our capacity to do good, our capacity to do great things through him, our capacity to love and to forgive, that enables us to do so, to move mountains, to forgive others even when we are deeply hurt, to love others the way Jesus wants us to. Yes, I believe that it is not just our faith, but God’s faith in us, that enables our mustard seed sized faith to do great things.
Father God,
Thank you for today. thank you for another week. Thank you for all the blessings you have been giving me. Lord, I pray that you continue to complement my faith, and continue to have faith in me. I know I have little faith, so I pray that you never tire of having faith in me. Your faith in me increases the power of my little faith, and I pray that as I continuously experience your love and faith in me, my faith will slowly and eventually increase as well. Help me be able to forgive others especially when I am deeply hurt. Enable me to love others without thinking of myself, of what I can get in return, and just love others the way you want me to. Enable me to give to others, especially during this time that a lot need help. May I be selfless and serve others, give to others, as I have been blessed. Amen.
Blessed week!
In Christ,
-g-
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