Do you feel good about yourself? If not, what's pulling down your self-esteem? Deal with your issues so you can love yourself the right way - God Whispers August 4,2015

Do you feel good about yourself? If not, what's pulling down your self-esteem? Deal with your issues so you can love yourself the right way.



You're the apple of My eye,
God



P.S. Enjoy your own company.

What is the Lord asking from you right now? What are your “five loaves and two fish”? - Daily Bible Reflections August 3,2015

BOY ON A QUEST

 

“Bring them here to me.” – Matthew 14:18

 

       Long time ago, there was a boy who was packing his lunch for a journey. It was one of unknown destination and length — all he knew was that he wanted to follow this Man everyone was talking about. He had just heard about Him all over town.

       There was news of miraculous healings, spirits leaving at his command, even the dead coming back to life. The young lad knew he had to witness it.

       He took everything he could – some water, a cloak and food. But all he had were five little loaves of bread and two pieces of fish. He then followed the vast crowd.

       It was more than the boy could have imagined. The words this Master said, His way with children, His touch that set people free simply amazed him. Then one afternoon, as a multitude sat in groups without enough food to eat, the Teacher looked at him.

       And for the first time, He addressed this young boy. “How much food do you have in your bag?” He asked.

       The boy was enamored by His gaze. “Just five loaves of bread and two fish, Jesus.”

       And Jesus said, “Bring them here to me…” Lallaine Gogna (lallygogna@yahoo.com)

 

Reflection: What is the Lord asking from you right now? What are your “five loaves and two fish”?

 

Dear Lord, please remind me that just a little amount of “me” is all You need to make a miracle. Use me in every way. Amen.

 

St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for us.

Change begins with the mind. Are there wrong beliefs that hinder great changes in your life? - Daily Bible Reflections August 2,2015

NEW LOOK,

OLD THINKING

 

And put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth. – Ephesians 4:24

 

       I weighed my heaviest at 235 lbs. That’s why I decided to get back in shape. I exercised and ate healthy every day. After three months, I dropped to 195 lbs.

       I started buying medium-sized clothes since my old ones were too baggy already. But I didn’t let go of my extra-large clothes, just in case I would need them again. Guess what? After six months, I gained back all the weight I lost.

       Why did I revert to my old body? Because I always believed that I should be a “BIG” guy! I may have a new body, but I was stuck in my old thinking and old beliefs about myself.

       The same goes for every area of our lives. I know of many people who were renewed by God but slid back to their old sinful life. I know of people who started investing and saving, then went back to being in debt because of overspending.iChange begins with the mind. Are there wrong beliefs that hinder great changes in your life?

 

Lord, teach me to believe in myself the way You believe in me. Let me see myself the way You see me.

 

St. Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop, pray for us.

 

What bad habits or addictions do you need to get rid of? - Daily Bible Reflections August 1,2015

YOU CAN BE FREE!   “It shall be a jubilee for you...” – Leviticus 25:10          Houdini was probably the most famous escape artist in the world. I’m not sure if this story is part legend and part history, but I find it utterly fascinating.        Houdini boasted he could escape any jail cell in less than an hour. One day, a small town in the British Isles built a new jail cell and they were proud of it. “Come, give us a try,” they said to Houdini. He walked into the prison cell bristling with confidence. Once the jail cell was closed, Houdini took off his coat and went to work. From his belt, he got a flexible but tough 10-inch piece of steel. He started working on the lock.        At the end of 30 minutes, his confident expression had faded. After two hours and totally exhausted, Houdini collapsed against the door, which swung open! The door had never been locked.        It was locked only in one place: in his own mind. Which meant only one thing. It was firmly locked. Because whatever your mind says is locked — is locked. Even if it isn’t…        Friend, you can get rid of your bad habits. You can be free from your addictions.        But first you have to push it hard out of your mind. Then it shall be a jubilee for you — a fresh start. Bo Sanchez (bosanchez@kerygmafamily.com)   Reflection: What bad habits or addictions do you need to get rid of?   Heal me, Lord, and let me be free from the things that enslave me.   St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, bishop and doctor of the Church, pray for us.