Luke 22:31-32

""Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail; and once you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers." Luke‬ ‭22:31-32‬

Our Lenten journey - Palm Sunday: We will all be sifted, and we each will make choices in life who we will serve.  Jesus knew what was coming for Peter, his human desires would take over though Peter did not want that.  I watch people and see them going about without a care in the world allowing their human desires to take over.  Even in my own self I see this.  It is God in the inside that reminds us to turn to Him, His Son died on the cross, was condemned for our sins and rose from the died so we could live for ever.  

We all are the characters in these Bible verses in today's readings.  We strive to be Peter but fall short due to our humanity.  It is a blessing to know that Jesus knew this and even in Simon's sifting it was ultimately for the glory of God.  

Dear Lord, You know my thoughts and You know my desires.  I hear Your prayer to strengthen my faith, even in the journeys that I am on.  Lord, may I continue to grow stronger and recognize my own human weaknesses so I can rely upon Your strength.  Prayers for all those who are not aware of You, who do not fear You, You know what is coming, may we all be strengthened by Your prayer so others will come to know You.  Amen.  

Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.  

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Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.  1 John 4:4b