“So that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life” (1 Timothy 2:2).
Every morning, choose to start the day with the decision to keep peace in your heart. Prepare your mind with calmness and your soul with trust in God. Throughout the day, when situations try to steal that peace, turn your attention back to the purpose you set. If you fall, do not despair. Instead, acknowledge what happened, humble yourself sweetly before the Lord, and seek, with serenity, to regain your inner stability. Tell yourself: “It’s okay, I made a mistake, but I will get up and be more vigilant from now on.”
Those who walk in obedience to the mighty Law of God are not exempt from failures. Even the great men and women of the Bible stumbled. But there is an essential difference: the righteous rise again. They know that the blood of the Lamb is sufficient to wash and strengthen them. They continue the journey, learning from mistakes and trusting in divine mercy. It is this humble and determined spirit that keeps them firm on the path of salvation and communion with God.
Now, for those who know the Law of God and choose to ignore it, the situation is quite different. This choice closes doors and prevents the Lord’s work. Therefore, it is essential to keep the heart aligned with God’s will and attentive to His Law. Only then will we have real access to the Kingdom, experiencing true peace, the liberation that transforms, and the forgiveness that restores. It all begins with the decision to obey — and God honors those who choose to walk this path. -Adapted from F. de Sales. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, I thank You for giving me another day and for reminding me that peace begins with a choice. This morning, I decide to prepare my mind with calmness and my heart with trust in You. When I stumble, help me not to despair, but to humble myself before You with sweetness, acknowledging my failures and seeking to regain balance in Your presence.
My Father, today I ask You to give me a vigilant heart, sensitive to Your voice and ready to obey Your Law. I know that even the righteous err, but what sets them apart is that they rise with humility and learn from their stumbles. May this also be my spirit — humble, persevering, and totally dependent on Your forgiveness and mercy.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because You do not hide from me the path of life, but reveal it with love through Your holy Law. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like the firm foundation that supports my day, even when everything around wavers. Your commandments are like a constant beacon, guiding my steps toward the peace that liberates and the forgiveness that transforms. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
