Monday, May 15, 2023

Monday : The Gift of The Fear of The Lord

 Monday : The Gift of The Fear of The Lord




Meditation:
Fear of The Lord is not a fear of condemnation or damnation, but a "filial" fear. It is the fear of a son or daughter who out of love and devotion "fear" ever offending their mother or father. The Holy Spirit has made us adopted children of God Rm. 8:14-16. As adopted children of God by the Holy Spirit, we are granted the gift of "filial fear" of never wanting to offend or disappoint our Heavenly Father.

Reflection:
What kind of son or daughter of God are we?
How "fearful" are we of offending our Heavenly Father.
How does Fear of The Lord help us to grow in Wisdom?

V. Come, O Spirit of the Fear of the Lord,
reign over our will and make us always disposed to suffer every evil rather than to sin.

Closing Prayer :
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our mother, teach me to be open and responsive to the hidden power of the Holy Spirit dwelling within me. Following your example, may I always listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking in my heart. As the Holy Spirit formed Christ in you, may He form Christ in me so that I may live by the Spirit and be led by the Spirit in all my actions.

V. Mary, Temple of God and Spouse of the Holy Spirit.
R. Pray for me.

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