ALWAYS WITH ME
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you.” – John 15:4
My father passed away in October 2012. A year and a half later, I would
still cry whenever I share about him during a talk or a recollection.
I’d be surprised to find that I still hadn’t gotten over his death. Then
I heard someone on a TV show say, “When someone you love passes away,
they stay with you forever. You don’t get over it, you just get through
it.”
The significant things that happen to us in life affect us forever. The
high or low of the moment will pass, but after we experience them, we
have been changed for good. Although Dad is gone, he will always be with
me. Everything I’ve learned from him, all the love he showed me, all
the time we spent together — they will always be a part of my life.
It’s the same with Jesus. I once tried to run away from Him, but it
didn’t work. I found myself all the more embraced by His mercy as I
broke down in tears on my bathroom floor, feeling His forgiveness and
grace.
Once we allow God to enter our lives, His love makes its home in our
hearts. Even if we turn our back on Him and try to forget Him, we can
never get rid of His stubborn love. It will remain with us forever. George Tolentino Gabriel (george.g@svrtv.com)
Reflection: Have you ever tried to run away from God’s love? Did you succeed?
Jesus, thank You for never giving up on me.
Sts. Marian and James, pray for us.
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