KAILANGAN KITA

a personal reflection on today's Gospel Mark 3:20-35

I knew that he was intently listening to my talk. I noticed that he was taking down notes using his mobile phone. But something was wrong. I don't know what it was but every time I would look at him he avoided eye contact. What's up with him?

I tried my best to ignore him and continued with my talk. As I was about to step out of the venue, I heard someone call out my name. I turned around and saw a young man running towards me. It was him. The one who listened intently & took down notes.

"Sir, thank you!"He shook my hand with his head was bowed down.
"Your message moved me to enjoy life."

I smiled back and replied to him.
"Praise God! Mayroon ka bang gusto ipagdasal ko?"

His reply shocked me.

"Gusto ko na po magpakamatay. But this morning I heard that God wants me to have a full life. Mahal pa rin pala ako ng Diyos!"

He continued with his story. His father was an OFW. His mother passed away when he was a young boy so he grew up with his grandmother. He hang out with the wrong friends who were there when it was fun. But when he was down no one was there. This made him feel alone most of the time. No one was there for him. He felt that the world could move on without him.

This was why he wanted to commit suicide. He felt alone and no one was there for him.

I asked him if I can pray over him before I go. He agreed and we went to a corner to pray together.

Mark 3:33 says And he replied, "Who are my mother and my brethren?"

Are you a good brother or sister to someone?

Tell someone that his or her existence matters. Appreciate the people in your life. They need you & you need them also. Why? Because God designed us that way. We were created for one another - alvinfabella@yahoo.com