Unworthy

I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals...

From this Sunday's Reading of Mark 1:1-8.
Not that I'm self-deprecating but if John wasn't worthy of God's presence, how much more I who am sinful and lacking of faith?

In my nightly prayers, what I constantly ask God is a spirit of humility because that's the area I really am failing everyday. I bite back easily, I hate losing in word wars, I always have the last say and most of the time, I say hurting words that I feel sorry for later.

The other day, I snapped at a friend and I know my words were hurting. I wasn't able to sleep the whole night. I tossed and turned thinking how nasty I was. I may have said my piece but it took away my peace of mind as well.

O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
Deliver me from worldly desire to boast,
and grant me the grace of humility.


Taken from Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930), Secretary of State for Pope Saint Pius X
I hence promised that I'll control my tongue next time.

With God's grace, I will overcome this attitude.

When I feel like saying something hurtful, my Lord, please hold my shoulders and whisper to my ears: 'they crucified Me, my son, but I didn't say a word. In the end, I won.'

One Response

  1. Sardonyx says:

    takleso ka pala? hahaha hmmm you're corrrect you should control your emotions ;-) pero sometimes may advantage yan....masyado ka lang honest hehehe

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