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We Shall Not Want!

11 Monday Jan 2016

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Shepherding of Jesus Final
Today’s Reading: Philippians 4:13, Psalm 23:1 Version KJV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A13%2C+Psalm+23%3A1&version=KJV

The moments of difficulties and sadness make us forget the hours of joy. If we stop to think, we could easily see the times of joy in our lives.

We must not forget the times of joy, satisfaction and peace. But to tell the truth, the undesirable friend of sorrow, insist on staying and joining us.

If you think we are abandoned, take heart. In this day of realities and feelings, there is a very important person who joins us with much interest and care: Jesus Christ! He is always at our side. Jesus gave his life for us and now is present in us. His presence fills us with the confidence we need to overcome obstacles. You can face anything with the strength that Christ gives.

When suffering overwhelms us, Jesus accompanies us with love and understanding. He knows all things and knows our suffering. In obedience, we received approval; in sickness, his care; in rebellion, his reproach; in experience, his instruction.

Jesus is our Shepherd, and “we shall not want!”

Ildefonso Torres

Mutual Commitments

08 Sunday Nov 2015

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Birthright
Today’s Reading: Exodus 20:12 Version NIV
Children tend to make heavy demands on their parents. This creates exasperation and fights at home. Because of the fact that they were brought to this world without been consulted, they think they can demand all they want.

In fact, parents have a responsibility to provide child support, education and training in God’s ways and, therefore, the example of a consistent and loving life. On the other hand, God demands from children obedience and honor to their parents.

God, the Eternal Father, commands, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

Parents and children have mutual commitments of love and loyalty. In such an environment, children will obey and honor their parents and parents will provide what children need in their lives.

That atmosphere of love and mutual respect is achieved when parents and children respect God, that is, seek to follow the eternal principles based on love and loyalty.

When we love God above all things, it is possible to love one’s neighbor, and there is no better “neighbor” than our children, or our parents.

Ildefonso Torres