Thursday 18th July 2024

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest.

Half the year has passed by already and I can’t fathom how I burdened my brain with petty issues throughout.

As I sat with my planner wondering what I should fo us on this month – it was my faith.

Everyday I am fortunate to witness miracles – cancers gone, cured patients, pretty ladies with hair grown and smiling … often I fail to recognise them..

And there are several who we break news about cancer and they cantfathom the gravity .. young kids with tumors and unsure why they need to visit doctors…

Every patient has a story.. heartbreaking … some very very sad… divorces, dead family , unable to have children, financially poor, sole bread winner of house… it sucks!!

I have seen a fair share of burdens in my life too especially these 6 months have been tough, a wake up call professionally amd personally.

I learnt to draw lines at work and create a clear space for myself and avoid unprofessional behavior. I learnt to prioritize my health and get better physically and I am doing everyday.

But today as I sat yo type this reflection tion m I realised I am still not opening my heart to Jesus. I am still burdened and weary..

So are you!

Lets take time off in our day to close our eyes and say a prayer or meditate on our love for the Lord and focus on being better people to each other in this cruel world.

Lets dump our stress at the feet of Jesus and be rested.

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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8 Comments

  1. Thanks Dr for the reminder, to always pass on our burden to the Lord, as difficult as it’s always to. Though easier, God’s mercies be upon us, as he looks into and answers our prayers, hopes and expectations, from the smallest to the biggest 🙏✝️.

  2. Thanks Analise, Its so hard to remember to rely on God when we’re going through these tough times. But he is there ready to take the yoke of burdens off us. God Bless you!

  3. I love the plan to take time to reflect on our love for the Lord. Thank you, Analise!

  4. Thank you Analise. We appreciate the honesty of self reflection and humility. Its the only way to release our burdens and find Jesus. Peace with you my sister.

  5. When I look back on the most painful challenges of my life: inability to have children, my husband up and leaving without warning, my father leaving when I was an infant, death in families, betrayal by friends, incessant job stress, acclimating to a new marriage and family ( wonderful but hard), I look back and know Christ got me through all of it. I focused on constant prayer. He got me through.

  6. “Breathe, just breathe, come and rest at My feet and be.”
    He calls us daily to come to Him.
    🙏

  7. As USA citizen I find it very hard to understand the why and how this Presidential election has come to be. My faith is telling me to “Believe!” I pray for peace and miracles! 🙏🏼

  8. Thank you Analise.A great reminder to take time to be with the Lord,to trust him and to lay our burdens at his feet.Prayers for all those who are sick and undergoing tests,investigations and treatments.🙏🏻

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