Thursday, 4th November 2021

 As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bend before me,
        and every tongue shall give praise to God.

Today, I stand here in complete awe and surrender of the Lord and His mighty ways. The more I wonder why my life is a certain way, the more it is revealed to me. I left a job which made me feel so unsafe and against my values and returned home to be welcomed by a hospital which has a beautiful altar and begin each day with prayers and the Word of the Lord and end with evening Rosary.

I am amazed how I was home in time to take my dad to the hospital for an emergency condition and presently recovering from his surgery! I was actually very confused about my future decision but with every passing day I know I was needed just where I am and the Lord needs my services to my family and His people at my own hometown.

there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
than over ninety-nine righteous people
who have no need of repentance.

I am that one sinner.

WE all are that ” one ” sinner at some point in our lives, maybe now maybe later or maybe some day in the past!!!! and many more times in our lives! and every time we stray away, he awaits for us patiently… hoping we find Him and His master plan for our lives in the chaos

My life at this moment is spinning, while I had to drive across the state for work commitment, leaving my poor dad in pain, I prayed as I sped across the road, asking to help navigate the day and find my way in the chaos, I did. Today as I encounter any disturbance in my daily schedule or stray into life of my choices and it doesnt pan out the way I want it, I just pause and close my eyes and say ” seriously Lord ? this is for me?!” and fight the urge to go into a temper tantrum but instead find a logical solution through it. It has taken me a while to refocus my stressful moments on the Lord as even when I return to Him in these tiny moment of daily frustrations and mess ups.

Let us focus on acknowledging our response to such situations and accepting them as a sign from above! And be that one stray sinner who walked back into His arms!

PRAYER:

Forgive me Father, for being selfish and needy when I knew that I was chosen by you for a reason. Help me Lord to focus on being a better human and person at every time of adversity and change. Help me to accept your plan as mine and always believe in you through good and bad.

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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14 Comments

  1. So lovely, Analise! Praying that your dad has a full recovery and that you continue to feel God’s presence in your career decisions

  2. It’s nice to hear you are back to a good place in your family and work. Thanks for the candid reflection tempering the frustrations of life and opening your heart to repentance and forgiveness. What a feeling! Blessings with you.

  4. What a beautiful image – walking back into God’s arms. Thank you for your very real and personal stories of faith.

  5. I am so happy for you that you were able to get away from the toxic environment that you were in and come home to a much better place, close to your family, and able to help your father. Clearly, your prayers and the prayers of the many people praying for you, and I am one of them, brought you to where you are today. God is good. God loves you and God loves all of us.

  7. Thank you Analise. You have just written my walk with the Lord, and my own temptations to throw temper tantrums when things go wrong! He has a plan for you and for all of us, even when we stray. I am thankful to have a sister in the Lord on the other side of the world. God bless.

  8. Annalise,
    I’m very thankful that you responded to God’s call and which led you back to safety and home. It’s amazing how Good works (even while we’re having tantrums). I love your prayer… soon simple but so needed.

  9. Thank you for sharing. Hope your dad is doing well and glad you are back home. Your image of being the lost sheep and the one sinner touches my heart. I love where you say, “Really, Lord….” But no tantrum and trusting God. Thank you.

  11. Your words are inspiring and are close to your heart. May you continue to feel your close relationship with our Lord and listen to His calling. Your blessed to know His way. I’m feeling rather lost right now!

  12. A beautiful reflection today Analise.I am happy for you to be back in a more stable working environment where you feel supported and spiritually uplifted.I hope your father continues to regain his health.🙏🏻

  13. Analise, your reflections are my very favorites! Your passion and honesty spill into your writings.. You are young and refreshing and give us all hope. God bless you, your family, your choices, your future. Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts.

  14. Analise, Thank you for making time in your daily schedule to share and inspire. May God continue to bless you and may your dad have a full recovery. Yes, God has a way to place us where we are needed, and He walks with us for Jesus says TRUST IN ME!.

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