(Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
One common temptation that many face is that of living
either in the past or in the future, and failing to live in the present
moment. You live in the past when you
remain controlled by past events, sins, hurts, etc. The past must be healed and your sins of the
past must be forgiven. Once that is
done, you must let go of the past and not allow it to affect you in a negative
way. The past can affect you for good
when 1) you learn from the mistakes you have made, 2) you are strengthened by
the healing of past hurts, 3) you continue to rejoice in all that God has done
for you. You are affected negatively by
the past when you dwell on your past sins and hurts, failing to seek
forgiveness and healing. You live in the
future when your mind is constantly obsessed with that which is out of your control. It’s easy to fear the future or to be anxious
about it, but you must remember that the future is not yet here and you ought
not allow fears or worries about it to cause undue stress. All we have is the present moment. Therefore, it must be your constant goal to
live each moment, day by day, hour by hour and minute by minute. Be present to the present moment. Embrace it, live it and encounter the love
and Mercy of God as He is present to you here and now (See Diary #1400).
Do you struggle letting go of the past or trying to control
the future? Seek to embrace this present
moment and all will be well. Reflect
upon this tendency and especially look at what God wants of you today. Keep your focus upon this present moment and
seek to meet our Lord in it. His Mercy
awaits you here and now.
Lord, I offer to You all
the events of my past and entrust to Your care all that will happen in the
future. Free me from past hurts and
sins, and alleviate my worries about the future. Help me to meet You and Your abundant Mercy
in this present moment alone. Jesus, I
trust in You.
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