The world we live in is malevolent. The Word says “ Dark powers govern this world. We are struggling against the spirits and supernatural forces of evil “( Eph.6/12 ). As a result we knowingly or unknowingly wish doing evil or harm to others. The first reading speaks of the humiliation endured , and the sorrow and misery that follows through those dark powers that rule our world. One is unable through human effort to rise above or have control over it. Only lifting our thoughts to the Almighty brings changes. Prayer takes us into the presence of God. The supernatural realm opens and our hearts receive transformation. The malevolent heart becomes benevolent. An inclination to do good and become kind to oneself and the other emerges from within. Prayer that rises from the temple of our heart invites the Lord. His teaching, and making alive His Word have power to dispel what is unclean in us. It is said “ He who is born of God, is protected, and the evil one does not touch him”( 1 John 5:28).

Prayer: Abba Father, may your Holy Spirit warn us to ward of evil inclinations that emerge from within our thoughts. Amen