Thursday 15th June 2023

Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court with him.
Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge,
and the judge will hand you over to the guard,
and you will be thrown into prison.

easier said then done!

I have been there literally and tried to make amends, it led to immense turmoil and mental health crisis but all I knew I was faithful and the Lord would do right by me!

It is very easy to point fingers and pass remarks at what others do, picking up fights and getting into “karen” mode. However, we fail to recognize that it will backfire on all of us as we stand before the Lord at the final judgement!

I am guilty of this everyday, having issues and clashes of opinion and ideas which can cause a rift between the Lord and me! My prayer life gets affected and it leads to absolute chaos!

The only way to save this from going downhill is to follow the commandments , adjust with humans around them and work on our faith in the Lord on a daily basis.

Prayer

I ask you to guide us to learn to be content and not expect more from others!

AMEN

About the Author

Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke's Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.

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12 Comments

  1. Thanks Analise
    I always look forward to your reflections. I find them very meaninful and down to earth

  2. Hi Dr. Analise. I always enjoy your posts. Kindly be careful with derogatory terms such as “Karen” mode. I understand your point but it can be depicted as behavior related to middle class white women.
    Thank you

  3. Thank you Analise. Settling with our “opponents” is always possible if we ask for help from God. Prayer in those moments brings positive and Godly thoughts to love our neighbors and enemies. Peace my sister.

  4. Dr Analise,
    Thank you so much for your honesty and self reflection. Know thyself seems to be a strong trait you posses. I recognize it in you as I myself am often in your shoes. I myself also must “take it before the Lord”
    You inspire me my dear lady! Peace in your heart ❤
    You are a Joy!🙌🚀❤

  5. Dr Analise your reflections inspire me and I so agree with your sentiments and ways of looking at life. The Ten Commandments are our guide, it’s so simple if everyone could just abide! God bless…🙏🏼❣️

  6. I miss Bob’s Friday reflections. Let us all pray for Bob and his wife and ask God to bless them.

  7. I too,miss Bob’s Friday reflection.May he and Anna be blessed today and feel God’s loving presence in their lives.🙏🏻

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