The Fear Factor

People, were you at the sunset mass @ Our Lady of Lourdes Klang, the evening, of 18th April 2009?. Did you hear the powerful homily delivered this evening? Despite the heat , Marie's mind was actively alert, because, the message this evening was , so for her. She, was and still is very much controlled by fear. To be very honest, she, Marie is a very blessed person, God has worked so many miracles in her life but fear dimmed many of the blessings, it clouded her faith and trust in God, and her judgements just blink! off, so much so that she often found herself gropping in the darkness, very much afraid, and made a mess of her life. She did not trust enough; somehow, she has to learn and turn this fear into TOTAL trust and belief.; she knows God will take good care of her and yet she constantly looked around for a safety net! Yes, Sir, she had been doing that, not realising that,sometimes, you could get entangled by safety nets!

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And many a time, the Lord sends angels and saints into her life to provide for her and yet, again she fears ....will she hurt others if she accepts a more senior position, will she cost others their livelihood if she grasp whatever is offered her? Should she turn a blind eye to the pain of others?? This is the constant predicament she finds herself-not wanting to hurt others. Always making way for others...giving. ....I guess, if she has a thick face and a black heart, she would have soared with the eagles and continued flying high. How many times, she turned down opportunities, disappointing those who wanted to give her opportunities, because she felt for the other person...Has Marie made a mistake? Did she disappoint her Provider as well??

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People, do you get as many soul provoking questions about your own life from the weekly homilies as Marie?. Looking back, if faith and trust had been strong enough, if she could think more for herself and a little less for others, life's journey would have turned out entirely different. But as always, the gospel readings and the message that comes with it, brings God into the touching range. We learn, and as we get wiser, we appreciate life much more. If one does Good, though one may not have riches, wealth and position, There is the peace of the Risen Lord within, a clear conscience, and with it, the ability to sleep well..

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God Bless You, People . Sincerely yours, Marie.