Keep Praying, Stay Strong!
Tom from Cerulean Bay shares Catholic-based scripture readings with associated meditations and inspirations in a very short, simple, and casual format. These meditations and inspirations are for those who are going through difficult times, especially those where you feel forgotton, hopeless, or even abandoned. Let these episodes help to heal the mind and soul and to provide encouragement and strength where it is most needed. "Lord Jesus, show me the plan You have for my life and let me feel the love and calm that only You can provide. In Your most holy name I pray, Amen."
Keep Praying, Stay Strong!
There Are No Guarantees in Life - Keep Praying And Persevere Anyway
In today's reading from the Book of Ruth, we read that Ruth has left her homeland and everything she knows behind after the death of her husband. Ruth's mother-in-law, Naomi, chooses to go back to her own homeland and Ruth goes with her to help take care of her even though Ruth knows that she herself will not be accepted there. She decides to go anyway simply to be of service to Naomi and to follow God's will however she can. It is there that Boaz, a wealthy relative of Naomi, takes them both in. Boaz falls in love with Ruth and she finds acceptance, love, and becomes part of a new family. There were no guarantees that anything good would happen there. But Ruth believed and she persevered, no matter what.
Just when you might be thinking that there is no way God will help in a difficult time, think of Ruth. Do what she did by putting others first out of love and service with a sincere heart, as much as you can, as you pray for God's will to be done in your own life. God will reward you in His own way and time. As you wait, keep persevering with faith for peace and relief.
Tom from Cerulean Bay shares how he is struggling too and waiting for God to act. He shares how this struggle is not his alone, that many others throughout this world are dealing with their own struggles. But he knows God will come through. And when He does, Tom will be sharing it here! So keep praying, stay strong!
The Daily Prayer of Commitment (Please copy and paste this so you can keep it!)
Jesus, I repent of my sins. I renounce the evil one and all his works. I surrender my life to you and I truly accept you as the Son of the Living God. I receive you now into my life as my personal Lord and Savior. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. Fill me until I am overflowing and others can see it and hear it. I love you Jesus! Amen.
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