Today’s first reading may cause an uneasiness within us. If we are honest, we have all behaved like David where we have chosen to do our will to solve the problem and made a bigger mess. We may have cheated or lied and then looked for a way to cover up our sin or wrongdoing. This is because of our selfish egos, and pride. We wish to uphold our position, status or our names in society for selfish gains. The Psalmist reminds us not to lose our faith and trust in our God and to keep repenting with a contrite heart so we can keep coming back to the heart of Abba Father. We are being reminded that we have a loving merciful Father looking after us as his own children. The Gospel writer is reminding us that Abba Father sees all we do even in secret or hidden places. Let us wisely use our free will to be aware of our actions and not give into sin. We believe and we declare that we are free in Jesus. May Abba Father, the loving and merciful God help us.

PRAYER: Abba Father, give us the grace to be aware of you in our midst even when we don’t see you or hear you. Amen.