Tuesday, August 2
THE RED ROSE
MATTHEW 8:23-27
Then he replied, “You
of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds
and waves, and it was completely calm.
Matthew 8:26
One day while walking in the street I noticed
some dark clouds gathering in the sky, and it began to rain in torrents. I
rapidly sought shelter, and that rain became a downpour. This frightened me,
and I began to pray, asking God to assist me in overcoming that situation. Then
I noticed a small red rose, half withered and bent over by the large water
drops falling upon it and by the strong wind.
Despite everything, the flower didn’t break; rather, it tolerated the
battering of the rain and each of its blows with incredible strength. The little
rose withstood the punishment without yielding. When the rain had passed, I
noticed with surprise how the small and fragile rose was still intact with its
upright stem facing the sky, proudly displaying its beautiful petals as a
trophy of victory over that storm.
All this made me reflect upon my life, having
observed how the defenseless rose fought to stay upright before the storm. I remembered
the difficulties I’d had in my life and how many times I had felt that I
couldn’t go on.
Since that moment, I don’t let anything frighten
or discourage me. Every time I feel myself weakening, I remember that little
red rose that showed me how strong I am and how much God cares for me, despite
sending me storms that lash my life.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for caring for me even amid
the storms. Amen.
Translated by John Walter
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