Nothing Comes Easy

The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/111314.cfm) reminds me that nothing comes easy in life.

There are a lot of great structures in this world. Great skyscrapers and infrastructures. We all admire the final output, but when we get deeper, we get to appreciate it more because of all the hardwork done for it to be complete. The challenges the people overcame, the blood, sweat and tears that those involve had to shed out, makes these structures more meaningful.

This is what Jesus reminds us in the gospel.

For just as lightning flashes
and lights up the sky from one side to the other,
so will the Son of Man be in his day.
But first he must suffer greatly and be rejected by this generation

Nothing comes easy. But when you know the result, it becomes worth it. Even Jesus had his share of suffering and challenges before shining in God’s glory.

There are times in life we suffer and experience challenges. There may be times we want to just give up and surrender. We are reminded today to just focus on the prize, to focus on God and his eternal reward for us as we remain faithful to him. Let us remember that even Jesus had his share of suffering before triumphing. Let us allow God to strengthen us amidst the challenges in life.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another chance to love and serve you. Thank you for all the opportunities you give me to know about you and to be stronger in faith. Help me remain faithful and focused on you, Lord. I know that nothing comes easy, but it becomes worth it as long as I keep my focus on you and your prize for me. Amen,

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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