Jesus did not work many miracles in his native place because of their lack of faith. (Mt. 13:58)
Faith is necessary for miracles to happen. Faith was absent because the circumstances of Jesus’ person were more present to them. Faith is a very important matter. If anyone should speak about faith and claim a lot regarding that faith, he must be above reproach. With regards to faith, openness of mind and heart is necessary. We cannot let personalities blind us and make us disregard what is being presented. We must be willing to learn and be open to revelations and inspirations from the Spirit. This is not a walk in the park. Change is always difficult. But faith is precisely that — a mystery because of our limited human capacity. Our personal capacity falls short of the whole truth. On our part, we must make full use of them and depend on God for enlightenment. Only then may revelations, like what Jesus gave, be accepted. The people of Nazareth missed it. We should not! -- Fr. Benny Tuazon
Lord, please forgive me for the times when I seem to question your power and authority over my life most especially in times when I am experiencing problems and difficulties.
In your mighty name I humbly ask, please increase my faith! In times of troubles and uncertainties of life, increase my faith. When the world seem to dictate that I am left alone in the dark, increase my faith. When fear strikes, increase my faith.
You alone have the power to change me and everything that surrounds me. In faith, I believed that you are my Lord and Savior and you will be with me until the end of time. You will never leave me and will always take care of me no matter what.
Thank you so much for the countless times you have worked mighty deeds in me that made me who I am and what I am today. With much love and faith I pray, in Jesus Name. Amen.
