9 March 2017
God's Generosity
Today's Gospel is very reassuring, especially in times of anxiety, fear and doubt, when Jesus tells us in Mt 7:7-12, " Ask and it will be given to you,
seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks, receives;
the one who seeks, finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Yes, all we need is to petition God in prayers; but know that not all that we ask for is given...because God knows what is best for us and will dispense at the right time and in the right place. We need to be patient and trust that He has heard us.
I have experienced such in my own life...because on hindsight now, I realized that the unfolding of my life so far, is so much better than what I had anticipated or could even dream of! I can't help but smile to myself and say: "Thank you Lord. You know best. Your will be done. I love you."
No wonder the Psalmist confirmed with his song today:
Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.
Do not say, after spending a long time in prayer,
that nothing has been gained; for you have already
gained something. And what higher good is there
than to cling to the Lord and persevere in
unceasing union with Him?
- St John Climacus -
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