Jesus Gives Us What We Need
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The song, “I Never Promised you a Rose Garden is from the 1970s. It is something I say occasionally, “God didn't promise me a rose garden when troubles come my way.” What did God promise us?
God holds out the promise of eternal salvation for each and every one of us. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Our Lord and Savior is the Way, the Truth and the Life. To be a follow of the Master requires that we daily surrender it all to Jesus and trust that He will take care of us. Jesus will never forsake us or leave us. God's promises to His people are as numerous as the stars. However, along with His promises, there is persecution, trials, tribulations and thorns that cut and hurt deeply in this life. God our Father gives us all that we need to live a life of joy and peace in the midst of our trials and tribulations. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43: 2
When you are feeling overwhelmed with trials and difficulties, break open the Scriptures and read about all the uplifting promises of God. God did not promise us a rose garden but He did promise us a garden filled with joy, peace, love and hope in the midst of the thorns in this life. Always remember in the midst of our sufferings, our destination is Heaven with God forever. Something to ponder every day.
Reflection:
Lord Jesus nothing can shake my inner calm for to You I'm clinging. “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for You will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10
Connie Beckman resides in Helena Montana with her husband and their dog Chewie and their two cats Heidi and Bailey. A number of years ago, she was the editor and feature story writer for a small bi-weekly newspaper. Connie has been published in a number of Catholic magazines. Margaret Ann Stimatz, Ruth Lloyd, and Connie co-authored a 40-day-reflection booklet entitled: Mercy for Little Souls which contains tidbits about the late Father Stu Long's powerful ministry with quotes from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy In My Soul. Mercy for Little Souls is available at Beyond.227.org. Her desire as a writer is to encourage Catholic spiritual growth by sharing the truths of the faith through the written word addressing a variety of subjects. "Go out to all the world and tell the good news." Mark 16:15.
