God created me , and gave me the gift of myself and my life. All of God's creation is perfect, and hence i too was created perfect for His plans for me. We were all created by God, with great plans laid out for us. When we were created, He made us perfectly for what His plans were for us. No more no less.
It is in realizing this, that i am made aware, despite any of the challenges, difficulties , temptation and doubts i face in my life, He has granted me anything and everything that I would need to meet this heads on. I may not be aware of the gifts i possess right now, or it may be something that i need to develop.
And if i go through difficulties and challenges that feels too much to bear, i need to remember of the refiners fire- gold needs to undergo the hotest of flame before it is purified.
Todays reading had this phrase, i will make you the light of all nations. It is the underlying message of every world youth day. That we as his creations are given great gifts to fulfill an even greater calling. It is in events like the world youth day, where we Catholics come together to be the light for the world to see. To be an open expression; not only of our faith, but of Gods great mercy.
The WYD will be the shining torch for all the nations to see, but it will be us pilgrims that will bring the flames back into our lives, to be the light of all nations. Many forces will try to dampen this light, but this light will always be lit, as it is not kept aflame by human means. It is kept burning by the Holy Spirit as long as we remain focus with God.
Dear loving and radiant Lord,
You granted us with the gifts worthy of a greater plan , for us to bring glory to your will.
Grant us your people, descendents of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the fire of your light and of your Holy Spirit , as we gather in Madrid this August. Empower us with your strength, wisdom and compassion, so that we may go forth to be the light of all Nations.
It is true that thr Light of Christ has come into this world, and i ask that we may be worthy to carry the Light of Christ in our every day lives, to bring your light into the darkest corners of this world .
May Mary, Queen of heaven be our guiding light and beacon as we carry your flames alight in our hearts back to our homes and family. Mary Protector of all nations, protect this delecate flame we carry for your Son.
Amen
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