We've heard said that nothing is impossible for God. This means that if we are intent on doing his will, we'll succeed without fail. We can also say that everything that's OK with him is virtually done. It follows that attaining union with God thru the Holy Eucharist is totally within our reach. In fact, if we open up and be totally receptive to the Lord, doing his will becomes natural and effortless.
Friday, January 24, 2025
***How to Make Christ No.1
Do Everything in his holy name (or in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit).
Thursday, January 23, 2025
***The One to Be With***
Communion experience. It was crystal clear to me that Christ is the one to be with for all eternity! Looking for someone else would simply be a waste of time!
***Sin Our No.1 Issue***
Sin is not to be ignored; in fact, it's the foremost issue we need to deal with, for it makes our life miserable now and can ruin our soul forever! To fight sin, seek union with God through the Hoy Eucharist. Once you attain union, sin will become absolutely repulsive to you. Being holy always gives you the best feeling, for it is what you'll feel in heaven.
****God Clearly Exists****
It seems that our hearts beat and lungs breathe on their own, keeping us alive. What makes that possible? Is it food and water? If so, how do the various organs involved know how to play their part right? In the case of a piece of machinery or a moving vehicle, we can easily trail to the power source, but they really have no life. This points to the existence of a creator who actually keeps us alive. The fact that we also possess a conscience adds credence to that. Finally, Scriptures make it absolutely clear that God did create us and in fact, he is our loving Father in heaven.
**Are Chastisements Fair?
The Lord God chastises his people from time to time when they become deeply immoral and corrupt. The flood at Noah's time was one example. You might wonder why the righteous also got wiped out. Well, dying is not the end of the world. In fact, for the righteous it's the beginning of a happy new life, not a punishment at all! It's whether we are going to live or perish forever after we die that matters.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
*****Must-Have for Following Christ***
The messages I've been posting so far are all common sense ones. They are usually brief, to the point, and presented at the elementary level. That has to do how the Lord has made me. I always feel that I am just a kindergarten kid before the Lord, so he treats me like one, and I really appreciate that. I've learned that to know God, you don't need much of an education ... instead, a childlike trust will work wonders. You may be an entirely different kind of person, but if you have faith and humility, the Lord will know exactly how to "make use of" you for your great good and his glory.
**Preparing for Life*
Our time on earth is the time we have for preparing ourselves for heaven, not for any other purpose. Repentance, prayer, loving God ... are all part of the process. We prepare for life, not death, for death will take care of itself. Rejoicing is in order for having such a loving Father, saving us from sin and having a place ready for each of us.
**Perfect Salvation**
Communion experience. Christ prepares me for returning to the perfect Father in the perfect place to live the perfect life forever!
*Realistic, Sensible Acknowledgment*
It's a given that God is always perfect and we are most imperfect. Acknowledge this reality and let him make you as perfect as possible. This is being realistic and sensible to the max.
**Life-Long Leaerning*
When we play God, deep down we know it because we lose our inner peace. Our whole struggle in life is about whether we should let God be God or not. Like always, we'll have quick learners, slow learners, and never-learners. Just be sure that you don't end up in that last category.
**Minding Our Obedience Only*
We know that God is in charge and everything will work out right according to his plan. If we follow his will, things may get worse before getting better. And if we go against his will, things may even be OK before worsening. My point is that for our own good, we always obey the Lord and leave the outcome entirely to him, knowing that he'll be victorious in the end. This is faith extraordinaire and total abandonment in God.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
*****Momentous Moment***
Communion experience. I received exactly what the Apostles received at the Last Supper ... the same Lord, the same bread. It was a momentous moment!
**Division That Matters**
In John 8:51, Jesus said, "Whoever keeps my word will never see death." So each of us can be seen as one who keeps God's word or one who doesn't. The end result will be consequential! Do take this saying seriously.
***Source of Inner Peace***
Total surrender to Christ the Lord is it. Now you know exactly why, when you feel restless.
**Christ, the Peace Restorer**
Whenever we commit a sin or make a mistake, we lose our peace. If it's a sin, you only need to turn to Christ, repent and ask him to forgive you, then he'll do just that and your peace is restored. In the case of an unintended mistake, get to know him well and you'll lose your pride over time. Then such a mistake just won't ever bother you again.
Monday, January 20, 2025
**Remaining New
Communion experience. The Lord renews me as needed. In union with him, you remain new.
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