------------------------------------------------------- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.casadegoa.org -------------------------------------------------------
Dear brothers and sisters Jesus has asked us to have faith in God.This faith however small it may be like the size of the mustard seed can work miracles with us so much so that if we ask the mountain to move(heavy problems) the mountain will move.Yet it is so difficult to have faith as big as the mustard seed. We place our full trust in the doctors when we lay on the hospital bed and many times the doctor sends us to the grave .We have full trust in the lawyer who is fighting our case which many times end in a disaster.We have full trust in the person who marries you and sometimes it ends in a divorce but we find it so difficult to place our trust in the Lord. When you ask my Father in my name my father will readily give it to you but one must ask. We are taught standard or branded prayers which is made up of number of our fathers hail mary and glory.We have branded prayers in which words flow out from the mouth but our hearts are hardened.We are so much possessed with earthly things that we tend not to give much importance to Heavenly things. We have to leave each and every grain of soil on this earth.A time must not come where we lose both earthly treasure and heavenly treasure and that is why I am asking each one of you to empty your hearts and lo ok for Jesus for Jesus alone is the saviour.Let our hearts flow praises to the Lord. Let us put our full trust in the Lord for He is our Father who will not give us scorpions for food and snakes for our bed.He is so loving that He has given us His only begotten son Jesus to lead us the way.No one can interceed for you for the bible clearly says "If you want to come to my Father you have to come to me."The Bible is the authentic document which Jesus himself has given us.The cross is the authentic weapon of our salvation.Do not replace God with stone images.Do not replace God with human beings.Many people have tendency to direct their prayers to statues of saints thinking that they will post their petitions to God as they are n earer to Him.You are the chosen one and so you can hold your hand to your heart,empty your heart from filth and directly contact Jesus and through Jesus to our Heavenl y and loving Father.Abba our Father is a loving Father,a caring father. albert _________________________________________________________________ Catch all the cricketing action right here. Live score, match reports, photos et al. http://content.msn.co.in/Sports/Cricket/Default.aspx ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
