I think I can speak for all of us when it just so happens that when we try to become a stronger person/Catholic, life gets harder.
Let’s cut to the chase. I’m not afraid to recognize and expose the things I need to work on, but when it comes to the posture I NEED to have now, this is it.
Posture of Faith
Posture of Humility
Posture of Sacrifice
1. Posture of Faith- Personally for me, I have a hard time with accepting the fact that there are somethings that I can’t control, OR that we try to make things our will than His will.
God knows our desires. He will reveal to us the answers when we are ready to bear them. Let the Lord work, let the Holy Spirit move. God never left us, so why should we even think about not trusting Him. He has plans. BE PATIENT.
2. Posture of Humility- Again, personally for me, its getting a lot better. However, I need to watch what I say, and think before a certain word or action comes out.
To have a humble heart makes you more sensitive to the plans God and the movement of the Holy Spirit. A humble servant can see and appreciate the blessings of the life in front of us.
3. Posture of Sacrifice- This is a tricky one for me. My expectations get the best of me sometimes.
Sacrifice always entails that we do things without expecting anything in return. Its hard, but God sees everything we do. He’s smiling down even if you can’t see it. Keep going. RAK the world.
Sorry, if it seems like I’m talking to myself within this entire reflection. Its just that time where I’m doing a lot of soul searching and trying to empty myself of the things in this life that I don’t need to be filled again by whatever God wants.
Hopefully you guys can get something out of this as much as it is a reflection for myself.
Lord, I know its hard but You wouldn’t give me anything I cannot bear. Allow me to see your hand at work in my every action. I know this is a crucial time, and there is a lot to do, but I ask that You continue to give me what I need to be closer to You. To trust You. To be more faithful, have more humility, and to realize the sacrifices that go unnoticed on this earth, will be rewarded in heaven. I love You. I need You. Lord, I offer my life to You, take over.
Desiderio Domini