IN GooD TImES AND IN BAD

"Lord, have pity on my son." – Matthew 17:15

The parents took Lance to several doctors, yet the baby was often sick. He got worse and was confined to the hospital. It took several days before the correct diagnosis was finally found. The parents could only watch helplessly as their child suffered and cried from the needles and tests.
It was during that time that my friend, Lance's father, turned to God and surrendered the situation. Surprisingly, he admitted that it was the highest point of his relationship with God. He was crying out for his son and could only place his faith in the Divine Healer. God heeded his petition and healed Lance. Should we wait for a great problem to come to experience powerful and deep conversations with God? Can't we reach greater heights in our faith without going through a crisis?
Our journey to holiness need not be riddled with life and death situations in order to know God in a personal way. Whatever season we are in, we should strive to get closer to God, to increase our faith and love Him more through our neighbor. Jun Asis

REFLECTION:
Do I call on the Lord only in times of trouble? Have I acknowledged God during the happy times?

May I come to You at all times, Lord, not only when I think I have no options left.


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