Lenten Reflections Day 28

First reading: isaiah 49:8-15
Psalm 145:8-9, 13-14, 17-18
Gospel: John 5:17-30

We are reminded of God's mercy and abounding love

He never forgets us in our darkest moments

We find life in Jesus.

God sent his only son that all who believe inherit eternal life

This is the greatest gift of God to us

This lenten season continues to be a constant reminder of God's love for all of us and his desire for us to seek his mercy and trust in his love for us

Lenten Reflections Day 27

First reading: Ezekiel 47:1-9; 12
Psalm 46:2-3; 5-6; 8-9
Gospel: John 5:1-16


The Psalms reminds us not to fear why? It is because God is our refuge and strength. God himself is with us no matter what happens.

In the Gospel, Jesus tells a blind man on the sabbath to pick up his pallet and walk.

This is one of the many miracles that Jesus did. I am reminded that we are the most important thing to God. It is not about following rules or regulations that God loves us. God loves because that is who he is; We were created to be loved by our creator.

God calls us, he wants us to recognize him. Just as he revealed himself to the man he healed. Look on your life and see areas that God has healed and recognize Jesus as the healer.

With God's mercy comes a warning. He has cleansed us from our sin, by his grace let us ask that we do not return to those sins less we fall victim to the worse effects that sin can bring, which is to separate us from the one who came to take away the sins of the world.  

Prayer: Lord for the times we have failed, have mercy on us
Lord for the times we have let sin take precedence in our lives; have mercy on us
Give us the grace to be able to walk away from sin and not be drawn to its web that leaves us tangled, used and confused

I am back!!

Over the past two weeks,  I have been away. I have battled many struggles along the way.

It has been a really low point in my life for something that should not be. It was really tough to 

understand why I could feel so incomplete despite all the blessings in my life. Having a roof over my 

head, having an amazing God who cares for me. Pursuing a career that I am called to be a part of, a 

wonderful family. Yet there it was, this bone deep sadness. I lost my ability to talk to God for a 

while, but I am happy to say that despite all the troubled waters. God has been there. 

I just wanted to write this blog, to say that I am fine. God has been faithful and I am once more drawn

to his light. He reminds me in the scripture that he is always there for me and also I would like to

encourage anyone who is going through anything; Depression, anxiety, abuse, insecurity whatever it 

is. God has not forgotten so don't give up. 

Look at your situation as an opportunity to grow and learn about yourself. God is always near. 

When I began to feel God was distant, it was easy to remain in my downward spiral but as I found myself returning to the scriptures and this encouraged me to be strong and persevere. It encouraged me to seek God again in repentance and renewing my commitment to him. He is slow to anger and rich in mercy. This is the truth about God that I chose to believe and I hope that you too can find that in your situation. 

The book of Timothy 4:11-15 really spoke to me and for anyone in ministry who may sometimes feel discouraged. 

It goes like this; 

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Do not neglect the gift which was given you through a prophetic message; Watch your life and doctrine closely and persevere in them because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers".

I just want to say that I am back!! and will constantly look on the one who is the light, to guide my path in order not to veer off course.