A WORD FOR TODAY 7 JUNE 2023

A WORD FOR TODAY 7 JUNE 2023


 

*A WORD FOR TODAY*

*STORM HEAVEN WITH YOUR PRAYERS, GOD WILL SHOW YOU MERCY*

_"The prayer of both was heard in the presence of the glory of the great God. And Raph′ael was sent to heal the two of them"(Tobit 3:16-17)_

_*In our times of difficulty, pain, sickness, frustration, sorrow, disappointment, betrayal and so on. We must learn to look up to God and pray for His help and mercy.*_

_This is what we learn from the first reading of today. Tobit was reproached and insulted because of his situation. They mocked him that all his goodness only brought him blindness. Sarah in Ecbatana was also ridiculed because of her situation, seven husbands and non is alive to stay with her because of affliction by the demon Asmodeus._

_*Both Tobit and Sarah made the decision to storm heaven with their tears and prayers rather than take their lives. They prayed their hearts out. They called upon the living God and He heard their cry and sent His angel Raphael to go and heal them.*_

_The power of prayer is unmatched and can achieve greater good when we pray in accordance with God's will. Instead of complaining about your situation, tell it to God in prayer, lift up your voice in praise, go down on your knees and pray, trust in the Lord to help you and His deliverance, healing and restoration will be made available for you._

_*Prayer is the master key that opens any closed door and unlocks heavenly blessings. We must pray and pray well and we must believe that God will surely come to our aid in our moments of distress.*_

_God knows your situation before you pray, therefore, pour out your heart as it is with you. Tell him how you feel, He alone can sooth your pain and raise you up again. He is our sure hope in our times of need. Do not give up, God's help is always available 💯 for all those who call upon Him. "and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”(Psalm 50:15)_

_*I do not know what you are going through at the moment, your situation may even be worse than that of Tobit and Sarah, do not let the frustration you feel move you to want to take your life. Rise, commit that problem to God in prayer, He will surely help you in His time, for His time is the best.*_

_Good morning dearest one. Smile😊as you do your work and do have miraculous day. May God's help be made available for you in your time of need. *Amen. And may the Almighty God bless you: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.*_

*Meditation:* Tobit 3:1-11,16-17/Psalm 25:2-8/Mark 12:18-27

*Watch-Word:* To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul

_*God's mercy comes to us in our moments of prayer. Pray with faith, God will hear you and He will help you.*_

(Wednesday of the Ninth week in the ordinary time. Year A)

*© Rev. Fr. Augustine Eleke*