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A resolution to work only for the greater glory of God!



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JMJ

When someone speaks on his own account, he is seeking honour for himself; but when he is seeking the honour of the person who sent him, then he is true and altogether without dishonesty. (John 7:18)

O Lord, today I have been asked to write something to glorify You. St. Therese said, "Doubtless, You do not need such a feeble instrument as myself to record Your praise, but still You are pleased to work through me." My Jesus, may all those who read this post turn to You, the Author of all that is good. As Mother Teresa used to say, "I am only a pencil in the hand of God." O God, I beseech You to be pleased to write through this little pencil words that may bring You glory, may those who read plainly see that all the words come not from me, but from You alone, the Source of all that is good.

Reflection:
Let us make a firm resolve today to work only for the greater glory of God. Following the example of the Prophet Daniel, let is firmly renounce all the "gifts" and "rewards" the world offers us. "Keep your gifts for yourself,’ he said, ‘and give your rewards to others!" (Daniel 6:17)

The Holy Spirit is a Spirit who glorifies the Name of Jesus. But as for us, whom do we work for, for whose glory do  we live? Are we truly led by the Holy Spirit every moment of our lives?

In all our thoughts, words and deeds, let us not rush ahead of the Holy Spirit, but allow Him to go ahead of us. The Holy Spirit will teach us how to glorify the Name of the Lord. "However, when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking of his own accord, but will say only what he has been told; and he will reveal to you the things to come. He will glorify me, since all he reveals to you will be taken from what is mine." (John 16:13-14)

Prayer:
O Lord, I am a sinner, a creature of flesh and blood, and always prone to evil. Lord, strengthen the good in me, feeble though it is, and grant that I may live only to praise You. O Most holy Trinity, I present this humble prayer before the Throne of Your Divine Majesty through the hands of the Ever Blessed Virgin Mary in the presence of the whole court of Heaven. My this prayer be like a candle burning in Your presence till my earthly life is done, and till I myself become a flame burning in Your Presence, singing Your praises forever and ever.


"Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name give the glory for the sake of your love and your truth" (Psalm 115.1)

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