Am I trying to please?

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Christmas Season : 6th January*

*Gospel : Mark 1:7-11*

*First Reading : 1 John 5:5-13*

*Am I trying to please?*

*1) The meaning of Pleasing someone*

Pleasing means satisfying or appealing.

Here one tries to satisfy another by doing the will of the other, especially of one who is in the authority

Pleasing some one builds a good relationship and a good communication

At times the concept *pleasing* has negative connotation, in the Gospel context it must be seen in a positive way. Because here one tries to please God and not the Human being 

*2) Jesus is the well pleased Son of God*

Jesus is the well pleased Son, because He obeyed the will of God 

Jesus is the well pleased Son of God, because He was ready to Humble Himself to carry out the Mission of the Father

Jesus is the well pleased Son, because He was ready to lay down His life to save the Humanity

Jesus is the well pleased Son of God, because He forgave the Enemies

*3) We are well pleased Children of God*

All of us are created in the image and likeness of God, in order to live a life which pleases to God 

The mission of our life is nothing but to become well pleased Children of God

*4) Various Ways to become well pleased Children of God*

We need to live our life according to the standards of the Gospel

We become well pleased children of God, when we forgive others, when we serve others, when we try to live a genuine life, without hypocrisy, when we humble ourselves before others

We become well pleased children of God, when we are able love others, especially those who hurt us, when we are able to spend quality time in Prayer, seeking to find out the will of God, and when we become generous towards others 

We become the well pleased Children of God, when we fight against injustice, Satan, Sin, Pride, selfishness, anger, revenge, etc 

*5) Am I ready to Please God?*

Pleasing God means doing the will of God, and trying our level best to live a good and sincere life 

A person does not please God, tries to please oneself and to Satan

The goal of our life, that is the Eternal life, can be achieved only by pleasing to God

What are the ways that I practice to please God?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*