CALL ON GOD
For he had called upon the Most High God, who gave strength to his right arm… – Sirach 47:5
“You
need an operation next week so we can immediately remove the lump in
your left breast.” Those were the words of my mother’s surgeon
when
she came in to have her mammogram results interpreted. They tried to
remain calm. My parents asked for a couple of days to think about it
before finalizing the operation date.
Our family discussed the matter and agreed to seek a second opinion. We
stormed the heavens with our prayers. We also requested for prayers
from our community members.
We got more confused after seeing two more doctors. They had
conflicting views about her condition. They were referred to another
doctor and my parents decided to see him. They agreed to accept whatever
this doctor recommended. Our family prayed for God’s will to be done.
We got God’s answer when we heard my father share the doctor’s
diagnosis: “Your mother doesn’t need to undergo surgery. Let’s just
check on her condition every six months but no need to worry for now.”
David was young, an inexperienced warrior and he only had a slingshot.
He was considered weaker than the other regular soldiers. But, when he
called on God, just like we did, not even a giant could beat him. Alvin Fabella (alvinfabella@yahoo.com)
Reflection: Are you facing “giants” in your life now? Call on our God and wait for Him to work out a miracle in your favor.
Lord, I claim victory over the “giants” I am facing now.
St. Colette, pray for us.
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