The love of Christ urges me on
Was trying to edit the videos that I had capture on the mission trip late last night, I felt overwhelm with what I was doing. Not just with these videos but with work and other activities.
I felt I was just tired and just want to stop everything… from work, from church activities,… and go back Malaysia to just have a total break from things I’m currently doing rather than persevere with what I’m doing.
Interestingly I came across a ‘Food for Thought’ section in the Malaysia's Catholic Church newspaper on our pope’s vision on love transform the work Christians do to create a better world… it was kind of refreshing and encouraging.
The pope cautioned against becoming discouraged in face of the great needs encountered in the world. He wrote, ”There are times when the burden of need and our own limitations might tempt us to become discouraged.” It should be remembered, he commented that we offer God “our service only to the extent that we can and for as long as He grants us the strength.”
… He also wrote “To do all we can with what strength we have… is the task which keeps the good servant of Jesus Christ always at work: ‘The love of Christ urges us on’ (2Cor 5:14).”
I pray God that you help me with in my work and in my journey, to focus on you and on the work that I do for love and betterment of this world. Help me to help myself to stay on course with your will… in time of heavy burden, tiredness and being limited be there for me and remind me of your son’s love for us.
I felt I was just tired and just want to stop everything… from work, from church activities,… and go back Malaysia to just have a total break from things I’m currently doing rather than persevere with what I’m doing.
Interestingly I came across a ‘Food for Thought’ section in the Malaysia's Catholic Church newspaper on our pope’s vision on love transform the work Christians do to create a better world… it was kind of refreshing and encouraging.
The pope cautioned against becoming discouraged in face of the great needs encountered in the world. He wrote, ”There are times when the burden of need and our own limitations might tempt us to become discouraged.” It should be remembered, he commented that we offer God “our service only to the extent that we can and for as long as He grants us the strength.”
… He also wrote “To do all we can with what strength we have… is the task which keeps the good servant of Jesus Christ always at work: ‘The love of Christ urges us on’ (2Cor 5:14).”
I pray God that you help me with in my work and in my journey, to focus on you and on the work that I do for love and betterment of this world. Help me to help myself to stay on course with your will… in time of heavy burden, tiredness and being limited be there for me and remind me of your son’s love for us.
posted by Bravo at 8:09 AM
3 Comments:
Albertt!!!! *hugs*
I think it's quite normal that sometimes we get tired of what we are doing..i experience it at times too... have a good night sleep, take a good morning walk to Mc. Ritchie, feed the monkeys, fish, and turtles (haha.. it's illegal tho)...and pray... I'm sure He will send His angels to refresh your spirit and soul =)
Take care! God bless you, bro!
Albertt!!!! *hugs*
I think it's quite normal that sometimes we get tired of what we are doing..i experience it at times too... have a good night sleep, take a good morning walk to Mc. Ritchie, feed the monkeys, fish, and turtles (haha.. it's illegal tho)...and pray... I'm sure He will send His angels to refresh your spirit and soul =)
Take care! God bless you, bro!
Albert, thank you for sharing this. God makes everything new every moment, but sometimes our eyes are not renewed to see that wonder! (Funny I should say this... since I too am going through mist-y/foggy period). Our late Pope used to say: "Do not be afraid" and "everyone has something to do for God!". I'm praying for you too!
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