A WORD FOR TODAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2023

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*A WORD FOR TODAY*

*LISTEN TO JESUS AND YOU WILL BEAR FRUITS*

_“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like"(Luke 6:46-47)_

_*Our mission on earth is to bear fruits for Christ, but the fruits we bear will depend on what we have inside of us. If our hearts are filled with evil, we will definitely bear bad fruits, but if our hearts are filled with good, we will bear good fruits.*_

_Those who live a good life are those who hear God's word everyday and strive to do what it commands. If we listen to Jesus and do what He tells us, we will definitely bear good fruits in plenty._

_*You do not live in disobedience, feed your heart with thrash and expect to bear good fruits, because out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.*_

_If you will bear fruits for Christ, you must love good and detest evil. You must follow the path of righteousness and work hard everyday to please God and love your neighbour as you love yourself._

_*Do not walk alone, walk with Jesus, follow His guide, do what He commands and you will be a shining light guiding others out of darkness.*_

_Guard your heart from bearing evil, guard your mouth from speaking evil, seek only what is good, do God's will and you will be like a house built upon solid rock which will not be pulled down by any storm._

_*Today we celebrate the memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprain. They both collaborated in propagating the good news and in protecting the Church from destructive teachings. Let us learn from them to use what we have to bear good fruits for Christ.*_

_Good morning dearest one. Smile😊as you do your work and do have a great weekend. May the fruits you bear be pleasing to the Lord. *And may the Almighty God bless you: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.*_

*Meditation:* 1 Timothy 1:15-17/Psalm 113:1-6/Luke 6:43-49

*Watch-Word:* If a man loves me, he will keep my word.

_*God wants us to bear fruits that will last, make it your priority in life and you will be blessed.*_

(Saturday of the Twenty third week in ordinary time. Memorial of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprain)

*©ï¸ Rev. Fr. Augustine Eleke*