The WORD today (see http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/053014.cfm) reminds me that when the time comes that we are already with God, we will forget all the pain and hurt as it will be overpowered by the joy in our hearts.
Man is inherently good.
There may come to a point that wrong decisions are made, but when God calls the person from this world, we usually just remember and talk about the positive, the good things they have done...because those are what touched us, what stuck to our hearts.
In the gospel, Jesus reminds us of something similar. All the pain and hardships in this world is incomparable to the joy of being with him.
" but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. "
We may experience challenges as we live in this world following God. We may experience pain and hurt. However, Jesus reminds us that even if these things crush us now, it will be incomparable to the joy of being with the Father for eternity. So we should just be faithful and continue despite the challenges and hurt, looking forward to the day we will forever be with God.
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 the reminder that there is great joy, great reward waiting for me in paradise with you. Give me the strength and will to be faithful to you, and the faith to just focus on you all throughout. I know it will all be worth it. Amen.
Blessed day!
In Christ,
-g-
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