"Show Me The GRAAAACE!"

Jesus said to his disciples:
“Ask and it will be given to you;
seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
Which one of you would hand his son a stone
when he asked for a loaf of bread,
or a snake when he asked for a fish?
If you then, who are wicked,
know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your heavenly Father give good things
to those who ask him.
“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.
This is the law and the prophets.” - Mt. 7:7-12

Two days ago, Jesus taught his disciples, and us, how to pray to God. Today, Jesus encourages us to pray not only for own our needs, but also how we should do good for others, just as God does for us.

Jesus reminds us that if we can help and show love and respect for others, imagine what God has in store for us! God gives us what we need, even if we are sinners, because he is our Father who loves us. He wants to help us bring about the Kingdom of God.

All we need to do is "ask," "seek," and "knock." We need to first admit that we need help and ask God to give us the grace to guide us. Then we must seek the truth, which is Jesus. And knock on the door when we are need of a place of welcoming when we face persecution and lonliness.

We must still however, show love and respect towards everyone. This includes our enemies and those who wish evil upon us. This can be a challenge in this day and age. Our politicans carry grudges their entire careers. We have been raised with an "us" and "them" mentality. But we are called to break this mentality and be open and loving of all people.

So we ask God to grant us the courage and the grace that God gives us everyday to become better Christians.