The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/120414.cfm) reminds me that we should build our house on a strong foundation.
The gospel says that a house built on a rock cannot be destroyed by rain, flood, and wind… Having a strong foundation enables us to withstand these challenges that could destroy others - like a house built on sand.
Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them
will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
The rain fell, the floods came,
and the winds blew and buffeted the house.
But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.
And everyone who listens to these words of mine
but does not act on them
will be like a fool who built his house on sand.
The rain fell, the floods came,
and the winds blew and buffeted the house.
And it collapsed and was completely ruined
will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
The rain fell, the floods came,
and the winds blew and buffeted the house.
But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.
And everyone who listens to these words of mine
but does not act on them
will be like a fool who built his house on sand.
The rain fell, the floods came,
and the winds blew and buffeted the house.
And it collapsed and was completely ruined
Who is our foundation? Who is the rock upon we should build our house? The first reading says that the Lord is an eternal Rock. Is it important to trust in Him? the psalm says that it is blessed to come in the name of the Lord… How do we build our foundation? The gospel says we should listen AND ACT upon God’s words. It is not enough to recognize God. Satan recognizes God as well – but he does not follow God. We should recognize God and follow His ways. Hindi pwedeng puro realizations. Hindi pwedeng puro lip service. We should act, follow God’s will in our lives.
May we work towards building our house on a rock, a solid foundation.
Father God,
Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another chance to know more about you. Thank you for another day to experience your love. Thank you for reminding me how important it is and how wise it is to build my life on you. And I pray that you help me have a heart that would live it, that would devote time for you, that would be willing to surrender to you, and act on your will. Amen.
Blessed day!
In Christ,
-g-
Ps
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