Chosen

 

You did not choose me, no, I chose you; and I commissioned you to go out and to bear fruit, fruit that will last; so that the Father will give you anything you ask him in my name.

Jn 15:16

The New Jerusalem Bible (New York: Doubleday, 1985)

REFLECTION from John Gilmary Shea, Pictorial Lives of the Saints (New York; Cincinnati; Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1887).—When you see any one standing in need of your assistance, either for body or soul, do not ask yourself why some one else did not help him, but think to yourself that you have found a treasure.

It was out of the common thing that the precious thing was brought; and it is out of the common things of daily life, presented obediently to Jesus and laid at His feet, that He brings His own glorious gifts, so that our whole lives become one great sacrament.

W. Hay Aitken

Samuel G. Hardman and Dwight Lyman Moody, Thoughts for the Quiet Hour (Willow Grove, PA: Woodlawn Electronic Publishing, 1997).

Ther are paths in our walk through life that we often question "How did I get here?" Looking back at my life, I have often asked that question. I am not good at standing in front of a gathering of people and talking. It is not a place of comfort but a place of uneasiness. Even writing these posts can be a trial. For many years my question has been "What is my purpose in life?" It has been a struggle to understand how this could possibly be helpful to our Lord. It is understanding that we are chosen and Not that we have chosen Him. He chose to bring us to where we are in Christ that matters. He knows our short comings and weaknesses. He turns them into strengths. If we allow Him to guide our walk through this life we become living examples of Him. He chose us, we did not choose Him. We need only to say yes and follow Him to find what we are meant to be. All of our questions are answered when we say yes.

May the good Lord bless and keep you safe.

Remember to "Always Love The Details."