“Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure to do” (Matthew 11:26).
If we listen to our self-love, we will quickly fall into the trap of focusing more on what we lack than on what we have already received. We begin to see only limitations, ignoring the potential God has given us, and we compare ourselves to idealized lives that do not even exist. It is easy to lose ourselves in comforting fantasies about what we would do if we had more power, more resources, or fewer temptations. And so, we use our difficulties as excuses, seeing ourselves as victims of an unfair life—which only feeds an inner misery that brings no real relief.
But what should we do in the face of this? The root of this mentality is almost always resistance to obeying the powerful Law of God. When we resist the clear instructions of the Creator, we inevitably begin to see life in a distorted way. A kind of spiritual blindness arises, where reality is replaced by fantasies and unrealistic expectations. From these illusions are born disappointments, failures, and the constant feeling of dissatisfaction.
The only way out is to return to the path of obedience. When we decide to align our lives with God’s will, our eyes are opened. We begin to see reality more clearly, recognizing both the blessings and the opportunities for growth that were previously hidden. The soul is strengthened, gratitude blossoms, and life begins to be lived fully—not based on illusions, but on the eternal truth of God’s love and faithfulness. -Adapted from James Martineau. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, I thank You because You warn me against the danger of focusing on what I lack instead of recognizing all that I have already received from Your hands. How many times have I let myself be deceived by self-love, falling into useless comparisons and dreaming of realities that do not even exist. But You, with Your patience and kindness, call me back to the truth: to the firm and secure reality of Your will.
My Father, today I ask You to help me resist the temptation to feed fantasies and excuses. May I not lose myself in dissatisfaction or in the spiritual blindness that is born from resisting Your powerful Law. Open my eyes to clearly see the right path—the path of obedience and truth. Give me courage to fully align myself with Your will, so that my soul may be strengthened and gratitude may blossom in my heart, even in the small things of daily life.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because Your truth sets free and gives meaning to life. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a beacon in the darkness, dispelling illusions and guiding my steps safely. Your commandments are like deep roots that anchor me in the soil of eternal reality, where the soul finds peace, strength, and true joy. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
