Daily Thoughts - Make God known.
THE PRAYER OF THE HOUR OF JESUS
2746 When "his hour" came, Jesus prayed to the Father.43 His prayer, the longest transmitted by the Gospel, embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection. The prayer of the Hour of Jesus always remains his own, just as his Passover "once for all" remains ever present in the liturgy of his Church.
43 Cf. Jn 17
God's timing is always perfect even when the future seems unknown. The real question becomes do you trust Him? In Jesus's final hour, He knew the outcome, He knew this was the path and His objective is us. His life was lived for this purpose, to glorify the Father in Heaven and to teach us that no matter the circumstance God will see you through it if we are willing to follow Him.
In the first reading today Moses was up against insurmountable odds, sure death in front of him and the Egyptians pressing in from behind. Moses trusted that God would not abandon him to die in the desert. "But Moses answered the people, "Do not fear! Stand your ground and see the victory the Lord will win for you today. For these Egyptians whom you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you have only to keep still." Exodus 14:13-14
That's what prayer will produce within, not a hardened obstinate heart but one that honors and glorifies Him. Each day brings about situations and in these situations God has already moved through them, He asks us to follow. How else does one face death other than facing circumstances each day beyond our control and learning to trust God. Mary Magdalene doesn't call Jesus Rabbouni for nothing. "Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni," which means Teacher." John 20:16
Dear Father God, You are the Great Teacher. I love how You are always leading the way within our prayer life. I sit and listen as You make a way where there seems to be no way. Thank You Father for the time this morning to be still and listen to Your Holy Spirit. Prayers for those facing insurmountable odds, may You speak to their hearts and may they see the glory that awaits Your Divine will. Love Your son.
Mary, Queen of Confessors, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Pray for us.
St Patrick, Pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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