Christy Gabriel's Blog (128)

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

Reflection:

   Every passing day tells me that I am a child of grace: God’s benefits are innumerable in my daily life.

   This is why I wish to give Him thanks through my dedication and fidelity until I die.

Prayer:

   “Lord, do not let me refuse your mercy. Forgive my abuses of Your grace. In the future be merciful and lenient toward me. In…

“Rise up in splendor! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.” Is.60:1

Reflecton:

   Christ reveals His glory. Therefore I too must try to be a manifestation of God. I must be a living testimony to His glory, always trying to deepen my spiritual life – according to Christ’s spirit and will – in poverty, humility, and love for God and others.

   Can I say that I am an “epiphany,” that is, God’s manifestation? What do I lack in this…

“The Teacher is here, asking for you.” John.11:28

Reflection:

   God calls me through the medium of my duty. But He also calls me through the events of every day and every hour – the interruptions and contradictions He sends. Am I always aware of this?

   There is only one response to this Divine call. It is a courageous and faithful “I am ready.”

Prayer:

   “Heavenly Father, help me to hear Your call in all that happens to me. Let…

“Your attitude must be that of Christ.” Phil.2:5

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   If my attitude were that of Christ, my life and my activity would be purified of all that is incomplete, careless, worldly, and self-centered.

   To be a Christian involves a commitment. I want to conform my day according to the Model Who…

“Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.” 1Pt.5:7

Reflection:

   God directs all things. It is useless for me to become alarmed, and give way to haste and anxiety which only make me forget God!

   I do not want to neglect anything of what I must do myself, but I also want to entrust to God all that He alone can do. He takes care of me.

Prayer:

   “My Lord and Father, free me from all base earthly cares. Amidst the…

"If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation." 2Cor.5:17

Reflection:

   If I have become a new creation, the old self of sin can no longer rule in me. My whole life-thoughts, words, actions, and sufferings-must bear the Divine stamp.

Today, I want to dedicate myself uniquely to this point.

Prayer:

   O Lord, grant me each day a new fervor, fresh energy, and a more selfless love. Root out whatever in me is not from You, so that You can grow ever more…

"If anyone would serve Me, let him follow Me." John.12:26

Reflection:

   Let this be my goal for this year: to follow Jesus/YAHUSHUA through all the paths that He may lead me - no matter how difficult or painful they may be. What is there to fear if the Master is with me and He Himself opens the way for me? In faith, I know that this path leads me to the Father and always ends in victory and glory.

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