KEEP YOUR FOCUS
“And
they will condemn him to death, and hand him over to the Gentiles to be
mocked and scourged and crucified.” – Matthew 20:18, 19
I was on the way to Batangas to pick up my 12-year-old son from
his summer youth camp. The highway was almost empty because it was a
Sunday and Manny Pacquiao also had a boxing match that morning. The
skies were clear, the radio played good music and the scenery was
peaceful. It was such a relaxing drive that that I missed my toll exit. I
had no choice but to take the next exit a few kilometers away to make a
U-turn. I lost time and money because I got too comfortable.
I changed my attitude as I reentered the highway. This time, I
was more alert so I wouldn’t miss the right exit. I arrived at the
campsite only a few minutes late.
It’s the same with our lives. Sometimes, we forget to focus and we get lost when life gets too comfortable.
If you experience trials and life seems hard, simply be alert and
focus on Jesus so you may reach your destination. Jesus also
experienced difficulties. He was persecuted, mocked, scourged and
crucified. Yet He remained focused on His mission so that we may receive
the gift of salvation. Alvin Fabella (alvinfabella@yahoo.com)
Reflection:“Don’t let your trials blow you down; let them lift you up.” (Woodrow Kroll)
Lord Jesus, thank You for showing me the way. You experienced trials and difficulties to save us.
St. Louise de Marillac, pray for us.
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