{"id":598,"date":"2018-06-08T13:27:32","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T07:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/?p=598"},"modified":"2018-06-08T13:30:45","modified_gmt":"2018-06-08T08:00:45","slug":"598-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.stsebastianaquem.com\/web\/598-2\/","title":{"rendered":"My prayer not answered"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Person Complained:<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u201cI came to Jesus and prayed. I did not receive what I requested\u201d.
\nWhat this person requested and did not receive belongs to a physical material need. There could be 3 reasons for not receiving. Many of us are aware of two reasons.
\nThey are:
\n1) What this person requested is harmful in God\u2019s wisdom.
\n2) The time has not yet come to receive it.<\/p>\n


\nThe 3rd reason is, God offered and this person could not access it. Let us discuss here, the 3rd reason.
\nTwo teachings of Jesus has relevance here
\n1. Mathew 11:28 to 30
\n\u201cCome to me all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest\u201d
\nThe Act of coming to Jesus is complied with when:
\na) I come to meet Jesus in the Church during the Holy Mass.
\nb) I come to Jesus who waits for me in the Blessed Sacrament
\nc) I appeal to Jesus to come to me where I am and He comes.
\nThe most preferred choice offered to us is the first, followed by the second.
\nOne reason for me to feel relaxed is my conviction that God \u2013 Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the Father loves me and cares for me in whatever situation I am now. One proof is the parable of \u2018younger son and his brother\u2019 narrated by Jesus.
\n\u201cTake my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light\u201d.<\/em>
\nI believe, here, the 2nd meaning of the word \u2018yoke\u2019 given in the dictionary has more relevance i.e, the bond of union, especially the marriage tie. The connotation of the term \u2018yoke\u2019 in this case is the union of marriage \u2013 a union that calls for twin qualities of gentleness and humility. Because those who possess these qualities will examine contentious issues more objectively than subjectively.
\nMarital discord that results in the rising incidence of divorce can be prevented if viewed from the perspective of this article.
\nIf we apply the first meaning of the word \u2018yoke\u2019 given in the dictionary, the added explanation here is two oxen joined with a single yoke share the burden and move forward. Togetherness in movement is crucial to feel the burden light. In ones journey of life, togetherness with Jesus is possible if ones nature is same as Jesus i.e gentle and humble.
\nThe second Teaching that has relevance here is found in Lk 12:31 and Mt. 6:33
\n\u201cBut strive for the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well \/ will be added unto you\u201d<\/em>
\nThis Teaching has two parts. In the first part, we are asked to strive to establish God\u2019s Kingdom and God\u2019s righteousness. God\u2019s kingdom is being established. It has yet to reach its fullness. In the 2nd part we are assured that our needs \u2013 physical and material, about which many of us often worry, will be provided. We will be guided, lead to gain them. Let us recall here the psalm. \u201cHe leads me to green pastures…..\u201d
\nOur focus and importance ought to be more on matters concerned with the 1st part, than the 2nd. When we observe this, we gain matters in the 2nd part.<\/p>\n

Marceline Rebello<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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