John 15:19
“If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world…”
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We would work, work and work. Yes, that is how I was taught as a child. My parents would tell me to study hard, so when I graduate, I can join a good company then work, work and work.
I know, there is nothing wrong with that. We need to work so we can earn money and live – “we earn to live”. But what is wrong is this – “living to earn” and nothing else. We work for the sake of working. And we forget that there are better things that the life can offer.
Remember that all the materials things we get, earn and build in this world, remains in this world. We cannot bring them to heaven.
So, we must not busy ourselves just building things that rot. We must also build our character. For the things that we do here on earth is what matters.
In all of these, it is great to know that even Jesus is not with us physically, He has given us a great advocate, the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit, our hearts are opened to follow only Him. The Spirit has placed in our hearts the map to eternal life.
Follow our hearts towards Him – Jesus is the Way that we should follow.
Let us pray +
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence. Amen +
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
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