Daily Bible Reflections- March 13, 2012

God of New Beginnings

 

“Forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” – Mathew 18:35

 

I believe that our God is a God of new beginnings and second chances. Every time I avail of His mercy in the Sacrament of Confession, I feel an overwhelming sense of freshness in spirit. Because everything and everyone deserves a fresh start.

New beginnings. New life. New hope. New dreams. New endeavors. New friends. New adventures. New challenges. New undertakings. New programs. New victories. Everything must start somewhere, somehow.

The first tinge of sunlight starts the day. The first raindrop starts the drizzle.The first sprout starts the spring. The first seed starts the orchard. The first grain starts the rice field. The first note starts the music. The first call starts the mission.

One of the greatest fears (and therefore failures) of all is the fear to start — the fear of beginnings.

God had the courage to begin. So must we. Go and start the momentum of blessings.  Begin. Initiate. Commence. Switch on. Fire up. Set off. Get going.

The God of New Beginnings is ever ready to bless you. Then pass on this grace to jump-start someone else by choosing to forgive. Obet Cabrillas (kpreacherobet@gmail.com)

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REFLECTION:

One can’t hold a grudge forever. One-give, two-give, three-give, fourgive. At the count of four, forgiveness starts.

 

Lord, I need Your mercy and grace as much as I need to give it to others.

 

St. Leander of Seville, pray for us.