Cleanse Inside-Out

October 11, 2011
Reading: Luke 11:37-41

"37 After Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee invited him to dine at his home. He entered and reclined at table to eat.
38 The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal.
39 The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil.
40 You fools! Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside?
41 But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.”"



My Reflection

These past few days I have been busy of thinking as to how I can improve my looks. I have been noticing that my hair is dry and that I need a hot oil soon. I also decided to start using a conditioner so that after getting that hot oil, I can maintain the silkyness of my hair. I also realized that taking a bath using soap is sometimes not enough, that I need to use a body wash and a sponge. Plus the fact that I have been using whitening soap and just recently bought this whitening cream. And just a few months back, I was on a no-rice diet so that I can lose some weight. But had to stop it, because I had to regain my strength after getting the flu for a couple of days. Needless to say, I have been busy achieving how to look good outside, forgetting that I also need to take care of what I have inside.

Actually, during mass last Sunday, it just dawned on me that instead of wasting my time doing facebook, or downloading and watching TV series, and playing games while on my shift, I can start praying again. I work at home most of the times, and since I am at the comforts of my home, I can basically do anything I want. One of the difficulties I had before with my prayertime was my busy schedule. Now that I have more time for almost everything, I decided to try to go back again.

This was a very good timing, because the day that I started praying again, the Dear Lord will give me the reading; reminding me that it is not enough to keep myself look good in the outside but in the inside as well. Last Sunday, I did not receive communion because I felt that I was unworthy to having the resentments in my heart. (This will be another story). And that I know that I have been neglecting the Lord for the past years. I will just turn in prayer if I need something from him. And I miss talking to Him just like I used to do before. Starting today, I will do a conscious effort to look good from inside-out. Besides, looking good in the inside will shine through in the outside.



My Prayer

Papa God, it has been a while since we last talked and I am sorry for putting it hold so many times. A lot had happened already, and I know that You are aware of them all. Starting today, I will not promise, but I will try to keep in touch with you again. And I pray, that you give me the strength to commit myself to you again, that I may never stop doing what will really make me look and feel good and that is having You in my heart always...