“The faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for
you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the
gospel” – Colossians 1:5
Today's gospel is from the
letter of St. Paul to the Colossians, specifically on Chapter 1, Verses 1 to 8. It's a reading about thanksgiving and prayer, and for me it is a gentle
reminder to have a heart that is always grateful, and praises the Lord in prayer
for all that He does.
There are a lot of things
happening around us now, and even all over the world that can easily scare us
and make us anxious - the ongoing pandemic, poor leadership in government,
natural calamities, our own failures and disappointments about ourselves, our
family and our friends. Today's Word is a gentle reminder for me that a heart
that is thankful does not have a space for worry and anxiousness.
I also love this particular
line on Verse 5 - "the faith and love that spring from the hope that is
stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word
of truth, the gospel that has come to you." It speaks of the truth in the
Word that heaven is our goal, and so while the world may go into chaos, I can
still pray and praise the Lord in gratitude.
Reflection on Colossians 1:1-8 by Blessie Sto
Tomas
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