Friday, January 21, 2022

You Are Not Far From Hope

 

You Are Not Far From Hope

One time as I felt attacked, I prayed in the sanctuary by the Stations of the Cross.  As I stood by the first station, “Jesus is condemned to death”, I could identify with some of the things Jesus went through.

As I prayed, God said to me, “Look to the left.”  As I did, I noticed the sanctuary candle, which shows where the Tabernacle is placed.  The Tabernacle houses the Body of Christ.

What God said to me was “You are not far from hope.”  Being close to the resurrected Jesus fills me with the needed hope.  I felt closer to our Divine Savior, and was comforted.

That comfort, also shared with others gives them some needed hope amid their own struggles, to go on in whatever they’re battling.  We are there for and with one another as support and encouragement.  God uses us to answer each other’s prayers.

The ways we’re there for each other builds community and God’s kingdom/family.  We are strengthened and strengthen each other for a better outlook in various environments.  God gives us hope through one another by connections formed.

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