{"id":51256,"date":"2025-03-24T12:35:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T16:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/?p=51256"},"modified":"2025-03-24T12:36:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T16:36:26","slug":"finding-hope-in-god-kingdom-day18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/en\/finding-hope-in-god-kingdom-day18\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 18 &#8211; Mary&#8217;s Secret to Her Prompt FIAT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/banner-Hope-in-God-Kingdom-FOH-2025.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;banner-Hope-in-God-Kingdom-FOH-2025&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Banner-image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_nav in_same_term=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_nav][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#d43b3e&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#d43b3e&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Summary&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#8300E9&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|120px||120px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|40px||40px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5px||5px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]We may wonder why so many saints throughout the ages were able to respond quickly to God\u2019s call.<br \/>\nAnd Mother Mary is the prime example of this. 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Some might question: Does this make sense? How could Mary make such an important decision without any hesitation? Did she truly think it through and carefully consider it? This is indeed a question worth exploring.<\/p>\n<p>You might also wonder: Does Mary\u2019s immediate acceptance of God\u2019s invitation through Angel Gabriel mean that those with strong faith do not need to go through a process of discernment, but can simply accept God\u2019s call without hesitation?<\/p>\n<p><strong>God has given us free will, as well as wisdom and the ability to think. Naturally, He does not want us to be mere puppets that He \u201cmanipulates\u201d; rather, He desires us to choose Him and respond to His call freely from our hearts. <\/strong>Therefore, we can be certain that since the Heavenly Father granted Mary the same freedom of choice, He did not expect her to respond to His invitation without thinking. So, does Mary\u2019s quick acceptance of God\u2019s call mean that she did not carefully discern His invitation and made a rash decision?<\/p>\n<p><strong>From the Bible, we can observe that God\u2019s call to individuals often demands an immediate response. <\/strong>Many examples can be found in both the Old and New Testaments, such as Abraham, Moses, the twelve apostles of Jesus, and the rich young man. So, how much time should we take for discernment in order to make a wise and heartfelt decision? Let us learn from the example of Mother Mary.<\/p>\n<p>Someone once joked, \u201cEver since discernment became popular, no one has made a decision since.\u201d While this is an exaggeration, it is a thought-provoking statement. This humorous observation suggests that<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>if we become overly anxious about discerning everything perfectly, we might endlessly delay making decisions. As a result, we may paralyze our ability to respond courageously, miss the opportunity to answer God\u2019s call, and fail to embrace His loving invitation He extends to us at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Mary\u2019s method of discernment was not about reacting impulsively or forcing herself to give a heroic response on the spot. In fact, <strong>God does not test our quick-wittedness, nor does He want us to make reckless and prideful decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mary\u2019s discernment had begun long before God\u2019s invitation. This does not mean that she had the ability to foresee the future, but rather that she was always prepared to respond to God at any moment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Her way of preparing was through a habit of treasuring God\u2019s words, \u201cpondering them in her heart.\u201d (Luke 2:19) This was Mary\u2019s way of repeatedly \u201clistening\u201d to God\u2019s voice because she understood that she could not fully grasp the meaning of His words and their revelation immediately.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Because Mary cherished God\u2019s words, she preserved all the material she needed for discernment, keeping them for the moment when she would need to respond to His call. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>More importantly, Mary did not merely remember these words, she continuously pondered them, connecting them with her life experiences and discerning God\u2019s message and His will for her.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is how she was able to respond to God\u2019s call with peace and clarity when the time came.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title: \u53cd\u601d&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#141414&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#141414&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/banner-foh-title2025-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_font_tablet=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_phone=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Reflection<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Have you taken God\u2019s invitation or call in your life seriously? How do you discern and respond to it?<\/p>\n<p>What methods do you use to discern God\u2019s calling for you? Do you tend to be overly cautious or too impulsive?<\/p>\n<p>Through today\u2019s reflection, what inspiration have you gained from Mary that has changed your perspective and approach to discernment?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; header_font_tablet=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_phone=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title: \u4eca\u65e5\u79b1\u544a&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#141414&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#141414&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/banner-foh-title2025-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_font_tablet=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_phone=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Today\u2019s Prayer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>My Heavenly Father, thank You for today\u2019s reflection, which has helped me review how I have responded to Your invitations in the past. I realize that at times, I have been fearful because the future seemed uncertain, and I lacked trust in You. As a result, I have been overly cautious, using the need for detailed discernment as an excuse to delay my response to You. I now recognize that this attitude and approach must have deeply disappointed You. I am sorry, Abba Father!<\/p>\n<p>I am grateful that through today\u2019s reflection, I have learned from Mother Mary to treasure every word You speak to me, keeping them in my heart and pondering them carefully. By doing so, I can better understand the deeper meaning and revelation behind Your words for me.<\/p>\n<p>Please strengthen my faith and hope, so that I may prepare myself more earnestly. When You next extend an invitation to me, may I respond more promptly and wholeheartedly. 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