Without HIM

May Your love be upon us O Lord, as we place all our hope in You (Psalm 33:22)

Had a different weekend with a family trip to a beautiful hill station close to Mumbai... where we participated in Mass on Sunday. The celebrant caught me by surprise, when he invited me, by name, to share the presence of God in my life. 

Yes, God has truly blessed me and my family in oh so many wonderful ways. And the more we thank Him, the more He showers His mercy and love upon all of us. All that I need to do is to stay connected to Him and His grace.

And in the Gospel of today, Jesus tells us how connected we should be...

I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. (John 15:5)

Yes, indeed! Without Him, I can really do nothing... Took me back to this reflective hymn from back in my childhood. 

Without Him I could do nothing

Without Him I'd surely fail

Without Him I would be drifting

Like a ship without a sail

But with Him I could do all things

And with Him I'd never fail

And over the stormiest ocean

With perfect peace I'll sail

Thank You Jesus