On this weekend, I join the psalmist in giving thanks to you, O Lord, for “great are your works, exquisite in all their delights.” (Ps. 111:2) As I prepare myself for the welcome break of Saturday and Sunday, I look back with joy for all the wondrous things you have done to me this week.
I am contented with my life, O Lord; there is no need for me to join those long lines to super lotto betting stations. Your majesty and glory are enough to delight me of the beauty of life while your justice assures me of eternal rewards. Most of all, you have always provided me with everything I need as you always remember your covenant forever (Ps. 111:3-6).
Forgive me O Lord for the many times I doubt your fidelity, when I am like the Galatians who feel your works are not enough as if our works could amount to something at all. Give me that strong faith, like Abraham’s, to believe in you and your promise. Cast away my doubts, O Lord, so I may not be like the Jews of your time who thought you have the power of Beelzebul or asked you for signs to prove your divine omnipotence. Make me whole in faith, hope and love in you, never be divided lest I fall prey to evil and sins. AMEN. Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II, Parokya ng San Juan Apostol at Ebanghelista, Gov. F. Halili Ave., Bagbaguin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan 3022. E-mail to lordmychef@gmail.com.
*Photo by Mr. Raffy Tima of GMA-7 News, Iceland Northern Lights, October 2018. Used with permission.
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