Sunday, February 26, 2012

Lenten Message by brev Mark Robe

It's Lenten Season all over again. A time to look into ourselves and reflect on what we have done with our lives. We only get to live once. Have you asked yourselves, "What if God takes me now? Will I be prepared to leave my life and face Him?"

I loved this movie which starred Angelina Jolie. The movie was "Life or Something Like it". The line that struck me in this movie was when the main character said, "Live each day as if it was your last." This helped me realize that we have to make every second count.


Have you expressed your affection to your love ones already? Or even let them know that you love them in any way? Have you given your gratitude to the people that have blessed you so much? They may be your family, friends or even your enemies. Have you forgiven the people who have wronged you or have you said your "sorry" to the ones you've hurt?

Life is a gift. It was given for us to enjoy and have the freedom to make ourselves truly happy. True happiness that you can gain by doing everything right. Every trial, problem, hurts and warfare becomes petty if we all look into our lives and see all the blessings, triumphs, fulfillment and love that God has set right in front of us. To quote Bo Sanchez, "Our life consists of 1% problems and 99% blessings." How true! We just don't see it because we are too busy looking into that 1% part of our lives. We are a race that looks into details yet we don't want to see the whole picture of our lives. Turn to that 99% of your life and you will see how your life is wonderful and is blessed by God.

For the coming days, let us reflect on our lives and see the goodness of God. Leave your problems and sins behind. Today is a new day. Your past won't define your future. Be renewed in God's spirit and be free of all that is not from God. He loves you and He wants you to share His love to everyone else.

Live each day of your life as if it were your last.


Breviarianly yours,
brev LooKie