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| MICARL AND FAMILY August 21, 2023 |
Then the angel said to her,
“Do not be afraid, Mary,
for you have found favor with God".
LUKE 1 : 30
You once walked in darkness but have now seen a great light; you who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone (Isa 9:1).
Today, your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the afflictions has finally paid off (2 Thess 1:2). Day after day, the Lord's glory and wondrous deeds is upon you (Ps 96:3). This is evidence of the just judgment of God that is upon you today (2 Thess 1:4-5). You now live in the abundance of grace and peace from God your Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Thess 1:2).
Nothing will be impossible for God (Lk 1:37). Always pray that the Lord your God may make you worthy of His calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose and every effort of faith, that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in Him, in accord with the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess 1:11-12) Thank the Lord your God always, as is fitting, because your faith flourishes ever more, and the love of every one of you for one another grows ever greater (2 Thess 1:3).
Jesus said, “It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe.” For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father.” (Jn 6:63-65)
Live according to the most Holy Spirit so that you may be properly guided on what to say and do. Always remain humble, simple and prudent in your way of life, thinking of the welfare of others before your own (Mt 23:11-12). Do not be a burden to others but instead serve as the Lord's living instrument and channel of grace and blessings (Mt 23:4).
Lord, You have brought us abundant joy and great rejoicing, as we rejoice before You as at the harvest. For the yoke that burdened us You have smashed. (Isa 9:2-3) You have raised us up from being lowly, lifts us up from being poor to seat us up with the rich and powerful (Ps 113:7). As always, may it be done to me according to Your word (Lk 1:38).