Paint Party Friday: The Best Love!

 "Our Father who art in heaven..."

Matthew 6:7-15

In the Old Testament God is called

Father a mere 15 times.

In the new Testament, 

in the 4 Gospels alone,

He is called Father 170 times!

"Abba", the word used in the prayer

Jesus taught His disciples to pray,

translates to "daddy" showing

God wants an intimate relationship

with you and me.

But verse 15 has a "caveat emptor"

in case we think this is a free pass!

We have to forgive others their sins,

and not only their sins against us,

but also what we think they

should have done but didn't!

 Every day little hurts can pile up.

Words that should or 

should not have been said.

Actions. Gestures. Facial expressions.

Gifts or no gifts. 

I remember when my mom said 

something that hurt me.

She came to my house 

to ask my forgiveness.

We talked and talked until

we forgave each other.

We are all sons and daughters

of a loving Father who wants

the best for us.

And the best love is 

the love that forgives.

"Where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also!"

Matthew 6:21

Where is our treasure?

What occupies most of our time?

Our energy? What do our eyes focus on?

Although most people, like me,

would say we are Christians,

would Jesus confirm it?
Would he say,

"Yes, you are my follower! 

You are my disciple!"

Or would Jesus say instead,

"I never knew you!"

Matthew 7:22

 It doesn't matter if we say

we know President Aquino 

(the Philippine President) 

until we are blue in the face.

We can't get into Malacañang Palace!

What matters is 

if President Aquino says,

"I know you! Come in! Welcome!"

We'll get into heaven if Jesus says,

"Well done, good and faithful servant.

You are my disciple.

You value the same things I value.

Your treasure is here, in heaven,

where you stored it!"

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