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Rules for Life

10/11/2020

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​Recently I received this message on Facebook. It made me stop and think:
















I find these to be so true. It’s good to think about them, mull them over, and analyze them.  How much of our pain and anguish come from our lack of gratitude for God’s blessings — rather “fair to me indeed is my inheritance.” (Psalm 16:6)
  I just can't help thinking that most of these items are ones that send us off to the counselor or therapist.  Control of them would make so much better for all of us. 
 
     Life for all of us is difficult at times, even overwhelming but as Saint Padre Pio says:
 
"This doesn't mean we are not meant to have any happiness in this life, but that we should not put our stock in this world. Don't be disheartened by the disappointments in this life; respond as one whose goal is heaven."
 
     I like the 7 "rules for life”; like any good advice they have the simplicity of the Beatitudes. These teach us not only about earthly happiness but lead us to our true goal, achieving eternal life with Jesus and our heavenly Father.  Strive for the 7 rules but always remember that highest goal. Focus on this thought and maybe, we can achieve a foretaste of blessedness while here on earth.
 
 


 
 

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