Daily Gospel Reflection for July 5, 2021

Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.

Today's Gospel: Matthew 9:18-26

"Come, lay your hand on her and she will live."

It was one of those conversations that endured long into the night, accompanied by a few misunderstandings, a few harsher than necessary words and a few tears. In the moments of silence when we both thought about what to say next or if we should say anything at all, I almost dozed off, it was getting so late. Some of his words were like daggers, and the desire to defend myself was strong, but I listened quietly, realizing he was right…

Have you ever experienced a moment like that, where a loved one offered you fraternal correction that was really hard to hear, mostly because it was true? None of us like to be at the other end of a pointed finger. It is so much easier to point out the errors of others. But if we never have these wake up calls, how can we change and grow?

I struggle with a Martha personality. I like to go, go, go and do, do, do. But at the end of the day, have little left for my children. I am so tempted to rush them through their bedtime routine so I can say good night and shut the door and go do my thing. I tell them I’m tired, that I haven’t eaten yet, that I will listen to their stories and their questions later. Later. Always later. Then later turns into never, because the next day brings a whole new set of stories and questions.

How I wish that I were more selfless. Time and time again I throw away opportunities for sacrificial love.

So today I pray that Jesus will touch me, will touch you. “He came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose.”

Ponder:

What area of your life is in need of God's loving touch today?

Pray:

Lord, You know my shortcomings and You know my desire to grow. Forgive me and grant me the grace to be more selfless in my day-to-day life. Amen.

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