13/06/2023
🌞Do not let the noise of this world drown the voice of Jesus. 🔥
This message suddenly appeared in my heart this morning, just before I face yet another challenging day at work. The past few weeks had been very exhausting that I didn't get to take the time to "just be" - to just sit in silence, & to just allow myself to be embraced in a way only God can. 🥹
Upon reflection, I realised I took matters into my own hands, I worried excessively to the point where I could no longer sleep well at night. I was burdened by my responsibilities & the many hats I wear both in personal, service, & professional spheres. I forgot that I can only do much, that at the end of the day, I need to surrender myself to my Maker. I recall what a noble priest told me after hearing my confession, "The saints possess a common virtue - they abandoned themselves to the loving arms of Jesus." True, even in the greatest of suffering, they felt joy in their hearts because they allowed Jesus to embrace them in their suffering, they didn't rely on their own strength. And isn't it supposed to be our ultimate goal in life to get to Heaven one day? Yet at times, we get too attached to the things of this earth that we forget this isn't our true home.
So today, I decided to randomly grab a book from my husband's many collections. I decided to read just before I begin my hectic work day. (That I decided to write this reflection wasn't in my plan 😆 but you who's reading this may need it ❤️)
When I saw the title, I was moved. It is indeed important to look through the eyes of Jesus so we can see past what worries us & focus on things that truly matter 💖 on things that would last...
Let us fix our eyes on what is true, pure, beautiful & holy.
God bless 😇
14 June 2023
- Elly Roberts
Author of Worth the Chase: Finding Love God's Way
