YOU WORTH MORE THAN MANY SPARROWS
Jesus generally encourages us and
gives us reasons why we must not be afraid. He will not stop warning us against
hypocrisy and coverups. He encourages us too to live like children of the light
that we are and, as such, live our hidden lives with the consciousness that the
Lord watches; He sees even our most secret actions and thoughts.
Be that as it may, the Lord is
not watching as a policeman, trying to see reason to apprehend us. He protects,
He guards, He wants a situation where men will not be wolves to men, where men
will not plan evil and appear with holy face, where men will not be demons in
the apparel of angels, where men will love each other with the love of God.
Where men will know how much God loves them.
Do you know how much you're loved
by God? God loves you beyond your imaginations. He values you so much. If He
doesn't forget the sparrows, will He forget you? Oh No.
Are you thinking that you have
been forgotten? Are you feeling that you're abandoned? Are you tempted to say
that God has left you alone?
He has not. He can't. You're the
work of His hand. He asks: Can a mother forget the child at her breast? Even if
she does, I will not.
You are of a great worth. You
carry the image of God with you. You have a mark that makes you spiritually
indestructible. You have a soul that is
very precious to the Lord.
Your worries and cares are known
to Him. Keep making your sincere effort, He will not forget that He has vowed
to provide for you, to protect you and to answer when you call.
Be assured today that the Lord
values you even when the Government and security agencies dehumanize you. Know
that you mean a lot to God even in the face of abandonments. Be sure that the
Lord understands what you're passing through in your family when even father,
mother, brothers, sisters, husband and wife fail to understand your plight.
Everyone around may have given up on you, but God has not forgotten His word
for your life.
Fear not, the Lord will see you
through. You will not be put to shame.
Even the hairs on your head are all numbered. You're precious before the
Lord.
Let us pray
Oh God, thank you for your gift
of life and the care you give us. Thank you for the worth and integrity you
have bestowed on us even in our unworthiness. Drive away from us O Lord every
unnecessary fear. Help us to trust that with you on our side, the enemy will
have no power over us. May your love
continue to be upon us as we place all our trust in you through Christ our
Lord. Amen
God bless your Friday
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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