Christy Gabriel's Blog – July 2013 Archive (11)

“Beg the harvest master to send out laborers to gather his harvest.” Mt.9:38

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“He who sows bountifully will reap bountifully.” 2Cor.9:6

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“God who is mighty has done great things for me.” Lk.1:49

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“Let your belts be fastened around your waists and your lamps be burning ready.” Lk.12:35

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“She gave from her want, all that she had to live on.” Mk.12:44

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“There is no greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jn. 15:13



Reflection:

   Sacrifice is the touchstone, love’s supreme test. Love is true only when it can face sacrifice.

   What would be the result of this test in me? Is my love ready to make any sacrifice?



Prayer:

   “Most loving Savior, grant me a love ready to do anything, even the greatest sacrifice, that I may become Your true disciple. In the name of Jesus I pray.…

“How can … you accept praise from one another yet do not seek the glory that comes from God?” Jn.5:44

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“Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles.” Mt.5:41…

“How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” Mk.10:23…

“The command I give you is this, that you LOVE ONE ANOTHER.” Jn.15:17…

“You don’t know to what spirit you belong.” Lk.9:55…