Unfaithfulness, untruths, hateful words, and unforgiveness tear delicate personal bonds and inflict wounds not easily healed. Most tragic however is a broken relationship with God. Malachi paints a stunning picture of Israel’s unfaithfulness that show the people to be worthy of punishment. But throughout this message he stresses the fact that there is hope of forgiveness and grace when they turn to God. The Gospel reading invites us to bring our needs before the Lord. We need to open our hearts, be truthful and have a close relationship with the Father who will create solutions when everything fails. Many people seek solutions in and from the world instead of seeking the mind of God. When we place God at the centre of our lives we will have peace and joy. We will then be able to overcome challenges with God’s strength. When we pray, we will be transformed and we would become aware of God living within us.

PRAYER: Abba Father, thank you for calling us to be your sons and daughters. Amen.