Friday, January 18, 2013
Dependence on God
Dear Friends,
A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (12:22-34):
[Jesus] said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life and what you will eat, or about your body and what you will wear. For life is more than food and the body more than clothing. Notice the ravens: they do not sow or reap; they have neither storehouse nor barn, yet God feeds them. How much more important are you than birds! Can any of you by worrying add a moment to your lifespan? If even the smallest things are beyond your control, why are you anxious about the rest? Notice how the flowers grow. They do not toil or spin. But I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of them. If God so clothes the grass in the field that grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith?
“As for you, do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not worry anymore. All the nations of the world seek for these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these other things will be given you besides. Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.”
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I thank the Lord for all the graces that He gives us every day. Without His help we would not be able to do anything good.
Below you will find the message of Jesus, the Son of God, given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“Be attached to God My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who live in the world today. I see so many people committing suicide these days and especially the young. They have rejected Me, their Lord and Savior, and so they do not see any reason for living. Wherever they look, it seems so hopeless to them. They worry about everything and they cannot see the way out of so many problems they have. Look at the alcoholics, the drug addicts, the sexually active people, the robbers and the killers. These people end up in prison and some for a lifetime. I’m telling you that on your own you cannot advance but instead you go backward.
“Come My friends and follow Me and you will find peace of mind, joy of heart and you will have a heart full of love. I have wonderful gifts I want to give you if you come to Me. Do not delay, come and follow Me. I love you all.”
Father Melvin