Comments on: Thursday 7/13/17 – Peace of God and Peace of the World, Part II

By: Jennifer Pereira

Jennifer Pereira — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:05:40 +0000

Beautiful reflection Mary. I’ll incorporate your prayer into my daily routine.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:34:47 +0000

I never had the understanding that I do now after reading your reflection about the Gospel passage. I was picturing the disciples shaking the dust from their feet with disgust. I was not picturing them just ‘letting it go’. The whole ‘Let God be God’. Thank you for your insight.

By: Karen J. Czapla

Karen J. Czapla — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:23:40 +0000

Very inspiring, Mary. A few years back, I read in Scripture verses about forgiveness and judgment. The Holy Spirit revealed to me the people that I had offended or offended me. Whenever this was revealed, the situation, or the person, “I forgive you, or (name) forgive me for any hurt.” Then I am able to forgive myself for the wrong doing. “If we confess our sins, God will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all righteousness.” This is how I was taught by the Holy Spirit to let go. Peace is present daily. Whenever another revealing comes to me, I follow the same teaching. TBTG.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:01:07 +0000

Thank you, Mary, for helping me to see that the story of Joseph at its heart, is nothing more than a story of God intervening to achieve heroic forgiveness. It is both humbling and inspiring. God is the ultimate Judge, and he will pronounce His perfect judgment on the people who offend Him by their wrongdoings to other people, especially loved ones. I think Jesus knew we would run into this all the time, so he gave His instructions on how we are to act when others are hard-hearted or seek to hurt us. Being married, asking God to help me forgive and not harbor grudges is something I find I have to do DAILY. I know how it feels to carry hurt around and it’s debilitating. Thank you for your wise words.

By: Rita Williams

Rita Williams — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:31:35 +0000

Mary you never fail to speak to my heart. It is like we have had a parallel life sometimes. I have a sister and we have not spoken for 8 years. I have forgiven and harbor no bad feelings but I do not allow her in my life; like you mention one sided. I shall be open and be lead by God. Thank you for your prayer. God bless you.

By: Renata

Renata — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:15:32 +0000

Dear Mary, thank you for this amazing reflection. Your words have inspired so many of us. We all want to find and experience healing, forgiveness and peace. Thanks for directing us that way. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide your thoughts and your writings. God bless you and the whole world.

By: Skip

Skip — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:13:13 +0000

Mary, that was the most awesome reflections I have read of yours so far. Really stuck a cord with me. I’m thinking it all boils down to two things Jesus says in all the gospels. “Forgive us trespassers as we forgive those who trespass against us”. And “Judge not and ye will not be judged”. Oh, like was stated earlier – so much easier said than done! We silly humans tend to be very judgmental – consciously and subconsciously. Lord have mercy on me, a sinner.

By: MR

MR — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:06:07 +0000

Mary, your words of faith explained are wonderful, and carry peace to me and many others.