Jn 5:31-47
Jesus appears to me in the people whom God has been sending into my life. Often, many people choose to worship people in life rather than God. In fact, in church, I witnessed for myself how some people try to hurt their brothers and sisters to get into the good books of the priests and leaders, and how some priests and leaders have favoured them and get rid of others who have offended them or are not as like-minded as them.
I must also be alert that I do not fall into such trap. If not, I will get into politics and hurt people, hindering the expansion of God’s Kingdom. Ultimately, the people whom I try to please above God will die one day. People will change. These idols may not even appreciate what I have done. There is no real friendship established. That is why since young, I often wonder why people choose to worship another human beings, even at the expense of hurting others due to jealousy or insecurity. There is nothing wrong in admiring certain traits in a person which we may desire to have. But, it is definitely ridiculous to hurt others just to gain favour from the objects of our admiration. It just does not make sense to me. The worse case is some of these people think the others are just as crazy as them and go all out to hurt others. It is rather amusing to watch them wasting life on such worthless projects as a soap opera. Nevertheless, good source of entertainment to me. I am wicked, right? *Wink* *Wink*
All things and people are created by God. Ultimately, whatever or whoever we admire are created by God. What we truly admire behind all these things and people is God. Today, I thank God for reminding me not to fall into the trap of worshipping people or things instead of God and that all things and people are products out of the creativity and Love from God. What I truly admire is God. I do see some good examples in church and my life. Some people like Fr JJ from IHM, Fr Paul Goh from the Church of Holy Spirit, the late FR Albert Renckens, my godparents, some of my friends who stick through thick and thin with me despite the devil in me coming out of me from time to time, some of my colleagues and my family members. I am very thankful for these people in my life from whom I have experienced God’s love. They never fail to reprimand me if needed. They never fail to love me. I thank them for the Christ centered love for they never judge me harshly no matter how I have strayed or nasty at times. Last but not least, I am very thankful for Fr JJ from IHM and Fr Paul Goh for being my confessors as they have shown me the face of Christ giving me ease and comfort that I can trust them with my deepest sins and for being voices of God to forgive me. Sometimes, people are even puzzled by why I keep on laughing during the penitential services while confessing to my confessors. Not that I am not serious but I am very joyful that I am forgiven by God through them and they have never failed to make me feel welcome back to God and comfortable no matter how grave my sins are. They have helped me to experience the humorous and gentle side of God.
With Love,
Elena
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