The Words that Jesus Spoke
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Everyday, we pray. We pray for loved ones, for those who request prayer, and just prayers of praise and thanksgiving to our Lord God.
I wondered recently, "Lord, are the people I pray for being healed, being helped or growing in their faith and love for You? Or, when I pray for conversion of lost souls, are they saved?"
The readings of today, answered my question.
From Mark chapter 4--
He said,
“To what shall we compare the Kingdom of God,
or what parable can we use for it?
It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground,
is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth.
But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants
and puts forth large branches,
so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”
We never do see that mustard seed take root in the ground. We never see the daily progress of that sapling's growth--but all trees, all plants, with warmth, with rain, with the proper elements---all grow to do the work of the Lord that they were designed for.
We may not see the obvious or the hoped for results of our daily prayers---but like all seeds planted ---they are heard and answered by God's perfect Will, by His perfect design.
So have faith and believe---keep on praying and with faith that sees the unseen, believe in God's mercy, love and know the prayers are heard and keep on praying. May God's peace be with you always--
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 54 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
