Reflection - 64 

We are going to meditate on the gospel passage of Mt. 6:25-34. This passage gives us a detailed description on the values, essential for a Christian disciple. There is nothing deeply to be thought of, because every thing is self explanatory. But let me view it from a perspective of worry which is our great concern for each one of us. This worry is not the one that we face on the day before which we attempt for an assignment. The above mentioned is a because of our own laziness. But the one which Jesus mentioned is our unwanted sort of concern for our family and friends, which we have deliberately avoided for Jesus. Here we are dealing with the worry as the basic problem.

What are we really worried of, if not then what distracts us from being attentive to prayer. It is what we call it as unwanted thoughts. Does this thoughts help in our formation? But the basic thing that supports us is the great providence of God. He cared me from my mothers’ womb, my young days, and my each and every activity. Even he doesn’t sleep for us according to psalms, for guiding us. And thus we don’t have anything to give him back when he asks even we lacks a thankful heart. Also he acknowledges us that we are much greater than the grass. We all enjoy the nature and all its products but we don’t wonder on the body that he provided for us. No one can work the digestion system, respiratory and soon. It is clearly the providence of God. Thus we care more for our needs rather the needs of our creator.

In other way the non trusting in God /our worry on others, is a clear symbol of unfaithfulness. If faith is lost then a great lose has taken place. The authentic Christian discipleship is laid up on the faith of God. The providence of God should be recalled each day and should be thankful for the same. Hence let us meditate on our short comings and let us have mind with deep conviction of Lord’s providence, which is his care when we withdraw ourselves from the external worldly thighs that cares us. 

Bro. Justin Joseph Saji OSH