Sunday Wisdom

Come Follow Me!  Three small words, but what an impact they can have when we put them in action.  This gospel is so full of inspiration; The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry, The Fulfilling of Prophecy, The Call to Peter, Andrew, John and James, The Opportunity to Forgive and Be Forgiven and Jesus’ Healing Ministry.

Wow! Can you imagine dropping everything you are familiar with, leaving your family, your home and your possessions, just to follow a stranger? Now that is bold; that is radical!  As hard as that must have been for the Apostles, I can only imagine who incredibly blessed they became on their journey. Traveling each day in the Presence of Our Lord, that has to be life changing.  Oh, I am sure it was hard, and some days they must have felt like giving up, but they didn’t. They continued their journey with hope and trust in Jesus. 

Following Jesus is radical and we too are being called to travel in His Presence.  No doubt, some days will be easy and some difficult. And while we may not have to leave our home or our families, we are being called to spend more quiet time in prayer with our Lord. Trust me, it will be life changing. 

What are you being called to do for our Lord?  Perhaps you are called to start a prayer group in your community, send a hand-made card to someone in need, organize a clothing drive for the homeless, share some kindness with a stranger or befriend a co-worker.  Whatever you feel called to do, take it to prayer.  Ask the Lord what He needs you to do and then listen to where He is calling you.  Be patient, hopeful, and trusting, after all the Lord’s mercy is never ending.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

In today’s readings and gospel we are reminded to be patient, have faith and wait for the Lord.  Well, that is so much easier said than done.  How many times in our lives have we been patient waiting for the Lord to answer a prayer.

There are many times we have to remind ourselves that God’s timing is not our timing and just because we don’t get what we want, or it takes longer than we think it should, does not mean God is not listening.  He hears our every prayer and is working on a solution that will be the best for our souls and for those around us.

Depending on what you are going through physically, mentally or spiritual being patient and waiting on the Lord is hard and sometimes the darkness of doubt and fear overshadows the light of Christ in our world.

If you have ever had doubts, do not despair because you are in good company. Even John the Baptist had doubts.  The good news is that Jesus is always aware. He was aware of John’s doubts and He is aware of ours. Do not lose hope and be encouraged because Jesus did not rebuke John for his doubts. Actually, just the opposite, He praised John to be “the greatest of all those born of women.” He treated John with love and compassion and He will do the same for us. 

Jesus always knows our struggles, He knows our love for Him and our desire to walk in the light of hope. So if you are having doubts this Advent season, then give it all to Jesus. Lay it down at the foot of the cross.  Allow Jesus to reassure you, to love you, to strengthen your faith and bring you back into the light of hope. 

My prayer today is that we will all allow Jesus to be present in our lives so we can feel His love and mercy. Jesus’ perfect love for us truly will dispel all doubts and fear. Jesus I Trust in You!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Today we celebrate the feast of Christ the King.  Yes, Jesus is the King of my universe, how about yours? 

I find today’s gospel filled with hope. Why? Because I say Jesus is King of my universe, but my actions don’t always show it. Oh my desire to do good and be Christ to others is there, but in my human brokenness, I stumble, fall, and fail. 

Rejoice, because Jesus knows the human struggle and pain.  He affirmed that on the cross when He died for you and me.  He understands when we suffer and the good news is Jesus also promised He would never leave us. He never promised an easy life, but in the struggle, in the pain, we find him at our side, faithful and ready to shower us with His forgiveness and mercy!

So if you are struggling today, lay your burdens at the foot of the cross and allow the King of Glory to enter into your heart and heals all your wounds.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Today’s gospel invites us to trust that Jesus will never forsake us.  It is an invitation to a deeper belief in the resurrection, which is the foundation of our faith.

What sustains you in times of adversity?  When you are facing difficulties in life or with your health, what gives you strength?  For me it is prayer and the steadfast trust in the hope of our resurrection.

Jesus calls us to be people of hope. Try not to be discouraged by situations of this world, but rather fix your eyes on Jesus and trust in His divine love. Stay connected to God through prayer, in good times and in bad, and then when death comes it will not be the end of our connection with God.   

So today, let us put our hope in God’s promise that He will never abandon us. Allow God’s love and grace to fill us with joy and trust that one day we will be united with our loved ones in heaven.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae