Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain on their own by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his clothes became brilliantly white, whiter than any earthly bleacher could make them. Elijah appeared to them with Moses; and they were talking to Jesus. Then Peter spoke to Jesus, "Rabbi,' he said, 'it is wonderful for us to be here; so let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." He did now know what to say; they were so frightened. And a cloud came, covering them in shadow; and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him." Then suddenly, when they looked around, they saw no one with them anymore but only Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain he warned then to tell no one what they had seen, until after the Son of man had risen from the dead. They observed the warning faithfully, though among hemselves they discussed what 'rising from the dead' could mean.
-MK 9; 2-10-
Many things can happen in a week and we should all be greatful of what the Lord has given us. There are sitations that would lead us to learn, some even would hurt us. Human as we are, we all want to be happy in life. This would mean that we don't want to feel fear, doubt or sadness. It is normal that we seek and long for things that would make us happy and dread the things that would do the opposite. The Lord knows what is best for us and has planned for what we will be in life.
Our prayers can guide us into what he wants us to be. They are our means of communication. It is like talking to him and telling him of the things that happen to you. Prayer is us talking to God. A simple yet neglected act by almost all of us. Many if us ask and say sorry but never say thank you in praying.
Whatever our destinies maybe, the Lord wants us to be with him and be like him. This season of Lent it is our task to begin a life like his. We should all carry our cross and bring them to our own Calvary. We have choices to make each and everyday as we live and all he want us to do is to remember him in making these choices. A life centered in God is a life that he wants us to have. Of course, there are circumstances that our life gets on the other track. He understands, we just have to pray, repent and turn to the right track.
My Prayer
"Lord, you have been with us all throughout and we have neglected to acknowledge your presence.You have guided us to the right road yet we chose to hurt you by doing things on our own. We are asking for your forgiveness Lord and we will repent from sin. Be with us this season and as always for us to be guided to the right road, to your road. Let us be inspired with your life and give us the courage to share it so as to touch others as well. We are weak Lord but with you, we will be strong. Be with us as we repent from sin and turn to your word. Save us from our doings and let us start a new life with you, oh Lord. Be with us as the days continue to unfold this Lenten season. Amen."
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