Thursday 29^th October – Thursday of week 30 of the year

Reflection: Romans 8:31-39

YOU ARE PRECIOUS TO GOD

Have you ever watched a mother handle a child that she had to wait 10years after marriage to have? She handles the child with all the care and attention she can because such a child is indeed very precious to her. Yet, this picture is no match to how much God loves you and I. We are indeed very precious to Him; much more precious than an infant is to its mother. He loves you individually and is willing to give you everything you need to be truly happy.

It is this assurance that St Paul brings to our awareness in today’s first reading as he asks: “With God on our side who can be against us?” Indeed, if we truly hold on to God, we can be assured that all things will work together for our good. This assurance is invaluable for us young Christians as we chart our journey through life, making decisions that will determine how our entire lives will turn out. It gives us the confidence to bring our difficulties to God, trusting that He has a beautiful plan for us which is unfolding day by day.

Indeed, nothing can separate us from the love of God. Yet, God respects our free will and does not force himself on us. Make a decision to trust Him with your life, your future, your possession and everything you are and rest in the assurance that you are precious in His sight and there is nothing which is key to your happiness and salvation that He will refuse you.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for loving me so much. Please help me to trust you always. Amen.

KNOW YOUR FAITH: CCC 2093 – Faith in God’s love encompasses the call and the obligation to respond with sincere love to divine charity. The first commandment enjoins us to love God above everything and all creatures for him and because of him.

HIDE A TREASURE: “Neither the world above nor the world below- there is nothing in all creation that will separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8:39 GNB

Today’s Readings: Romans 8:31-39; Psalm 109: 21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Luke13:31-35