For I am the least of all the apostles — I do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted God's church. But by God's grace I am what I am, and the grace that he gave me was not without effect. On the contrary, I have worked harder than any of the other apostles, although it was not really my own doing, but God's grace working with me.
1 Corinthians 15:9-10 GNBDK
When Simon Peter saw what had happened, he fell on his knees before Jesus and said, “Go away from me, Lord! I am a sinful man!” The same was true of Simon's partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. Jesus said to Simon, “Don't be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.”
Luke 5:8, 10 GNBDK
Reflection:
We often think and assume that we have to be perfect to receive God's love. And all the more when we are in sin, like Peter and Paul, we too are reluctant to embrace God. But Jesus came to take away sin, and He does that by giving us his grace. But his grace will only work when we acknowledge and renounce our sin, and submit our will to His.
Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to see yourself as he does as a child of God. May you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, renouncing all your old ways and may his Holy Spirit lead you on to verdant pastures prepared especially for you. Amen
God Bless you and your loved ones:)
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