5/21/2017
Prayer buddies - 5/21/2017"If you love me you will keep my commandments"
(Jn 15:14) Loving God means possessing a heart that is receptive and obedient to His Word. This is the sign of authentic following: when we can embrace God's command and keep it in good and bad times alike. Jesus is challenging us today that if we truly love Him, we will make an effort to do His commands every moment and at all cost. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
5/20/2017
Prayer buddies - 5/20/2017"BELIEVE IN THE LIGHT THEN, while you have it, so that you will be the people of the light"
(JN 12:35) Jesus is reminding us today that there is nothing for us to be afraid as we journey being a Verbum Dei disciple. HIS light is with us for the light is Jesus himself. Let us continue to bring Jesus to others especially the light of His resurrection. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
5/18/2017
Prayer buddies - 5/18/2017"I am the light of the world," he said. 'Whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness." (Jn 8:12)
To walk with Jesus means we will never go astray and we will always have the right options in life. Do you allow Jesus to walk with you? VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
5/17/2017
Prayer buddies - 5/17/2017But Peter said to him, "I have no money at all, but I give you what I have: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I order you to get up & walk!"
(Acts 3:6) Our weakness sometimes makes us beggars: for money/attention/anything. But it's Jesus, through His apostles, who lifts us up, returning our lives to the dignity of children of God. You don't need to live your life with hands stretching for food. Come and eat, join us as we pray with the Word of God. Come back home.
5/16/2017
Prayer buddies - 5/16/2017The woman said to him, "I know that the Messiah will come, and when he comes, he will tell us everything." Jesus answered, "I am he, I who am talking with you." (Jn 4:19-26) Jesus intends to reveal himself to us personally, to tell us everything HE learned from the father for us to enjoy life amidst any circumstances, we just need to be sensitive of HIS presence and recognize that He is walking with us each day of our life. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
5/15/2017
Prayer buddies - 5/15/2017Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem & do not know the things that have happened there in these days?(Luke 24:18)
The worries and cares of this life may blurr our vision of the presence of God. We might not be able to see His presence, feel His love & joy. Rejoice! the Lord is ever more present in our tribulations. Live in the present moment enjoying His gifts of love, peace, joy & hope. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
5/14/2017
Prayer buddies - 5/14/2017"Let not your heart be troubled" Jesus told them. "Believe in God ...I am the way, the truth, and the life"
(Jn 14:1-12) Doubts & worries are of the world. Don't be deceived, our God is greater than all our "what ifs" in life. His promise of our place in heaven is real. Our worries & troubles are borne out of stress & fatigue in giving in to the capricious of this world. The ways, the truths, & the life of this world is fleeting. Seek. VD PRAYER BUDDIES
5/14/2017
Prayer buddies - 5/13/2017"If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it."
(Jn 14:6-14) Jesus gave us an assurance that whatever we ask in His name, He will grant. But we must realize that prayer is not dictating to God, but a humble & heartfelt expression of our attitudes, dependency & need. The one who truly prays is submissive to God's will. Let us be submissive during our dialogue with God that we will be able to work and live according to His plan. VD PRAYER BUDDIES
5/12/2017
Prayer Buddies - 5/12/2017"For this you have been called because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps."
(1 Peter 2:20-25) Jesus is always leading and calling us to follow his ways of loving. A love that never gives up. A love that never expect anything in return. So let's continue praying and let's follow him according to his will so that we learn from him and bear much fruit. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
5/11/2017
Prayer buddies - 5/11/2017Just then three men appeared at the house where we were, who had been sent to me from Caesarea.The Spirit told me to accompany them without discriminating.
(Acts 11:1-18) God wants us to light the path for those who are lost, to understand and to accompany them, to show them His love and care, and to help them find and taste the real happiness. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES |