Its been a long time since I have made a post. Life is eating me up right now. Besides my health issues now my husband has been ill. Please pray for Us.
Author: Pat
There is no day more wonderful than the one we are living …
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021
“There is no day more wonderful day than the one we are living. Those who live always thinking about the future: “But the future will be better…”, but do not take each day as it comes are people who live in their fantasy, they do not know how to deal with concrete reality. And today is real, today is concrete. And prayer takes place today. Jesus comes to meet us today, the day we are living. And it is prayer that transforms this day into grace, or better, that transforms us: it quells anger, sustains love, multiplies joy, instils the strength to forgive.”
Pope Francis
How we hear God …
I have been lost this past year. No way to reach out to anyone. Not even my family who is all around the country. But this morning I had a moment that I finally feel God again. I thought I couldn’t be the only one that feels lost so I am sharing my light.
Salvation …
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2021
“Salvation is not automatic; salvation is a gift of love and as such, it is offered to human freedom. Always, when we speak of love, we speak of freedom: love without freedom is not love; it may be interest, it may be fear, many things, but love is always free, and being free it calls for a freely given response: it calls for our conversion. Thus, it means changing mentality — this is conversion, changing mentality — and changing life: no longer following the examples of the world but those of God, who is Jesus; following Jesus; “doing” as Jesus had done, and as Jesus taught us. It is a decisive change of view and attitude.“
Pope Francis
Love transforms …
FRIDAY JANUARY 22, 2021
“Let us not tire of invoking the light and strength of the Holy Spirit, so that he may help us to experience ordinary things with love and thereby render them extraordinary. It is love that transforms: ordinary things seem to continue being ordinary, but when they are done with love they become extraordinary. If we remain open, docile, to the Spirit, he inspires our daily thoughts and actions.“
Pope Francis
Thinking of others…
Time is passing so slowly in this strange time of covid. I am having such a difficult time dealing with the new year. I want to reverse time and Immerse myself with photos of the past and happier times. But then I had a God incident moment is this how others with disabilities must feel during normal times without covid. They can’t get out and be part of their society like others without disabilities can. We must reach out to our communities and neighbors and try to bring a little normalcy to others with disabilities. Even if it’s just a phone call or text just to say I am thinking of you.
Following Christ …
During this pandemic, I am having a huge issue with family and friends on what it means to follow Christ. One area is I don’t believe in is abortion. But I don’t feel it is my right to dictate what is right for other women. I don’t believe in guns but I don’t feel I have the right to stop you from bearing arms. What I can’t wrap my head around is some of these family and friends are alright with a person that is a liar, bigot, women hater, criminal (breaks the laws), and a racist. All of which he himself has stated on video. This is not what I was taught about Jesus. My only saving grace is we will all face God one day.
One friend stated that God allows evil to raise its ugly head to bring things to the forefront because it’s the only way to make a change.
To honor the Lord …
I am trying to honor the Lord Jesus Christ but it is becoming more and more difficult especially in this evil world. Where has the normalcy gone or have we never had any just a mirage … The upheaval has no respect or compassion towards each other evil just breeds contempt for our fellow man.
Lord Jesus, please help us. Amen
The new norm …?
So many of my friends are struggling. Struggling with the way the world is spinning. Scared worried that this strange time we are living in will not end and this will be the new norm… Sounds weird but this is the first time I feel the social classes are on a more level plane. This virus is not aware of class. Yes, it hits the poor harder due to crowded living quarters and lack of healthcare but it is not aware of how much money one has.
The phrase “Armor of God” is derived from Ephesians 6:11: “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (King James Version)
Working for God …
As many of us struggle to get through this strange time in the world we must not forget that we work for God. He is our focus, not the world.
Colossians 3:23–24 (ESV)
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”