Are you afraid of the things you’re not sure about in your life? Offer them to God - Daily Bible Reflections October 16,2015

GOD KNOWS

 

“Even the hairs of your head have all been counted.” – Luke 12:7

 

       Do you know of anyone who knows how many hair you have on your head?

       Imagine someone coming up to you and telling you he knows how many moles you have, how many teeth you have, how many hair you have, including those that fell this morning.

       Creepy… crazy... and cool! That means he knows you real well and is very much interested in you.

       Of course God knows, not only because He created you and knows every bit and part of you, but because He’s very much interested in you.

       That means you have nothing to hide and therefore can present your real self to Him — warts, scars and all.

       That also means He’s got you fully covered — from every strand of your hair to every burden and fear, hopes and dreams that you have.

       So sleep tight tonight even if you don’t know what tomorrow will bring.

  God knows. And that’s what matters most. Alvin Barcelona (apb_ayo@yahoo.com)

 

 

Reflection: Are you afraid of the things you’re not sure about in your life? Offer them to God. He knows. He’s in full control. Receive His peace today.

 

Dear Lord, grant me the grace to find peace and comfort in trusting that You are in control of the things that I am not. Amen.

 

Blessed Marguerite d’ Youville, religious, pray for us.

Do you still doubt God sometimes? How can you strengthen your faith? - Daily Bible Reflections October 15,2015

SECOND CHANCES

 

For God is one and will justify the circumcised on the basis of faith and the uncircumcised through faith. – Romans 3:30

 

       While flipping through TV channels one late night, I chanced upon the story of a woman — an atheist — on The 700 Club. She was a non-believer for most of her adult life.

       When she became very ill, she died and saw herself shooting up into space and through a tunnel with a very bright light at the end. Just before reaching the light, she dropped twice as fast, falling into darkness toward what seemed to be a fire pit. It was during this drop that she felt great fear, that hell (and heaven) could be real, and she found herself shouting out a prayer, “God! If You really exist, please save me!”

       Suddenly, she ascended again, and then went back to her hospital bed where the doctors were trying to revive her. She lived and became a true believer in the Almighty.

       Today’s chosen verse tells us that we will all be justified on the basis of faith. The God of second chances turns non-believers into believers through mysterious ways that all may have faith in Him. Surely, He wants us all to be with Him at the end of time. So blessed are we who already believe. Nova A. Sevilla (nova.svp@gmail.com)

 

Reflection: Do you still doubt God sometimes? How can you strengthen your faith?

 

Lord Jesus, I ask that You open my senses to Your daily presence in my life in order to strengthen my faith in You. Amen.

 

St. Teresa of Avila, virgin, pray for us.

Wealth isn't money. Wealth is an inner feeling. More precisely, wealth is an outlook, an attitude, a belief - God Whispers October 15,2015

Wealth isn't money. Wealth is an inner feeling. More precisely, wealth is an outlook, an attitude, a belief.


Be truly rich,
God


P.S. The most obvious measurement of wealth is gratitude.

Choose one line from the poem that strikes you - Daily Bible Reflections October 14,2015

SEEING YOU

 

Do you suppose then, you who judge those who engage in such things and yet do them yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? – Romans 2:3

 

        Seeing, I saw a man in tattered clothes looking straight at me.

       My mind went blank and clutched my bag, afraid he’d snatch it from me.

       But as I passed I saw a smile.

       He bowed and looked and said a simple “Hi” to break the ice; it hit my pride instead.      

       and then I glanced to the side and saw a girl with skin so fair.

       Again I thought with judgment raw, that I should run, not stare.

       Her skimpy clothes it made me think

       That she was paid to smile.

       But I think it’s best, these righteous robes

       Be thrown in burning piles.

       How quick am I to judge my kind, when God was kind to me.

       A simple look, a word, a stare Ignites a poisoned sea.

       To this, my Lord, I ask Your grace

       So I may live so pure.

       That when I see another face

 Your sweet love will endure. Migs Ramirez (migsramirez.seminars@gmail.com)

 

Reflection: Choose one line from the poem that strikes you.

 

Lord, let me see You in every person I see today, and love as You have loved.

 

St. Callistus I, pope and martyr, pray for us.