IN WEAKNESS THERE’S STRENGTH
“He does not ration his gift of the Spirit.” – John 3:34
Ann
cannot move by herself. She is bedridden and experiences frequent
muscular pains and headaches. Yet she wakes up at 3 a.m. to pray for
people who ask for her prayers. She also uses her toes to compose
inspirational text messages and sends them to her friends and even
strangers who request for her prayers.
Fatima
is blind, but through her music and jolly spirit, she inspires millions
to trust in God despite their trials. Jessica is armless but she
hurdles through life using the
power
of her two feet and legs. As a motivational speaker, she goes around
the globe to encourage people to pursue their dreams with persistence
and creativity.
Ann,
Fatima and Jessica are only a few of the countless people I know who
have some form of handicap. But our God is a God who gives so much more
than what our physical bodies could do for us. He is a God of balance —
what we think and feel we lack, He compensates in other ways.
We
only have to look beyond what our eyes can see and realize that He has
given us sufficient gifts to achieve our purpose in life. Tess V. Atienza (svp_tvatienza@yahoo.com)
Reflection:How do you see your weakness? Do you allow them to obstruct the fulfillment of your mission in life?
Lord Jesus, thank You for the gifts You have given me. May I learn to use my weaknesses in serving You, too.
St. Stanislaus, bishop and martyr, pray for us.
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