Jacqueline R. Mendoza Poet Light Verse

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Hey u guys, how are you? This is the continuation of the previous poem I did from the buletin of St. Andrew, Daly City, CA. written by the pastor at that time, Father Alex Legaspi. I thought to turn it on to poetry so that some of His people around the globe can read. I'm waiting for your comments, take care
 

Be Not Afraid

Doubt and Fear paralyzes action
What God wants for each of us is to be happy with him in Heaven
 He uses the world to shape us and give us qualities that will help us get there untainted by sin

 “Indeed like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand . . .” (Jeremiah 18:6) 
Sometimes that means allowing us to undergo trials that cleanse and strengthen us

Welcome suffering
 Some virtues, qualities or merits can only be acquired through hardship
 Avoiding it will cause you to miss out on experiences God wants you to have
 While they may be uncomfortable
God would remove them at once if they were not good for your soul

Live in the present
Many of tomorrow’s troubles exist only in our minds
 Prove your trust in God by refusing or rejecting to think
what might happen 
Deal with what is happening
 Refuse or say no to worry 
“Can any of you worrying add a single moment to your life-span (natural life or lifetime)?” (Mathew 6:27).

Accept aid
 Don’t let fear blind you to the help God sends
 Be open to assistance from other people
 Listen to his advice that comes through Church (listen to homily)
 Spend time in prayer
Only then will you have the courage to look at suffering simply as a test you are to pass with God’s help

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