“FOCUS ON GOD”. This is the simple guide that came to my mind
as I prayed during one of my visits to the Blessed Sacrament at the Adoration
Chapel of the Saint Peter’s Cathedral Parish in Tuguegarao City.
As I was reviewing in my mind the
many events that I went through in the past 84 years of my life I was longing
for some simple guide to direct me in living the rest of my life here on
earth. The answer I got is: “FOCUS ON
GOD”.
I then reflected on what I should do
in order to follow this guide and make my life truly focused on God. The insights I got made me dwell on the three
Theological Virtues of FAITH, HOPE and LOVE.
1.
FAITH: I have to make an
unwavering decision based on my conviction that there truly exists a SUPREME
BEING Who is All-Knowing, All-Powerful, All-Loving,
and on Whom I depend entirely for my existence, for without Him I would
simply be nothing. This is a decision
that should permeate my whole being and make me always aware of my complete
dependence on God.
2.
HOPE: Since God is
infinitely Good, I should trust in whatever He has in store for me. Life is a great mystery and there are many things
I may never be able to comprehend, but the virtue of hope makes me confident
that everything will turn out well for me as long as God is with me.
3.
LOVE: With deep gratitude for all the blessings that God has
bestowed on me, I should manifest my love by surrendering myself completely to
Him and allow Him to use me as He pleases.
Hence, my constant prayer is: “Lord, here I am, I come to do your
Will!” I should dedicate all my life in
“DOING THE WILL OF GOD”, for this is the
reason for my existence.
To “FOCUS ON GOD” I then have to faithfully practice in my daily life these three theological virtues of
FAITH, HOPE and LOVE.
by: Buddy Cagurangan
Feb. 24, 2013
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