It has become easy and convenient for many of us to get things done quickly. We have become so used to efficiency and instant this or that, that we may have become less and less tolerant or impatient when things don't go our way or we have to wait for something to be completed. However,
when it comes to our prayer life and communication with God, God does not follow our rules or our ways. Quite often, we find ourselves having to wait, since
ultimately, God decides what is best for us. When we don't get what we
want or ask for, are we humble and willing to be patient and
persistent in our prayer? Would we become impatient and start looking
elsewhere to get what we want?
In today's Gospel, we
come across a Syrophoenician pagan woman who begged Jesus to cast the
devil out of her daughter. Jesus did not seem to immediately
grant her her wish, but she was humble enough to be patient and persistent
in begging Jesus for His help. In the end, due to her immense faith in
Jesus, Jesus granted her her wish. What about us? Are we willing to be patient and persistent in our prayer and
in seeking God's help? Are we willing to let God guide us and care for us, according to His time and for His glory?
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