Greetings Friends!
On any given day we are faced with many choices, whether we are conscious of that fact or not. Even the smallest of things cause us to make a choice: whether or not to hit the snooze alarm for the second or third time, what to wear for the day, if we should have one or two cups of morning coffee or tea, what to eat for breakfast, what to make for dinner, if we should answer the phone when the caller ID says "blocked call". We make choices (and admittedly not always good ones) in the foods we pick off the grocery shelves. These are the "little" choices of any given day. And then there are the bigger choices in life: who to befriend, which charity to support, options for healthcare, how to save to offer ourselves a more secure future. There may be times when we wish we could be granted our deepest desires. And if we could have our wishes granted, what would those desires be? Answering that question could serve as a reality check - at least for me - for the answer lies at the heart of what we truly value.
Consider the invitation of God in saying, "Ask something of me and I will give it to you" - the invitation extended to Solomon (1 Kings 3: 5-12). I believe God does offer us this same opportunity on many occasions, even daily. Solomon, and we, could have asked for a great number of things - possessions, status, financial security, to name at few. But even in his youth, his then worldly/kingly inexperience, if you will,Solomon asked for something of great value - wisdom - the wisdom to know what is right and just and the wisdom to live life with an understanding heart. If we take the time of consider what is truly important in life, is not Solomon's request also the prudent request we also should make to God? Should we not also ask God to help us discern the right choices to make in matters both small and large? Should we not also ask for an understanding heart so that we can have the grace to serve those that cross our path in life with live and compassion?
Let us always strive to embrace that which truly matters: God's deep and abiding love for each of us and allow that love to shine brightly in all we are and do.
Peace on the Journey
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The content of my writings strives to serve as an invitation to consider and ponder how everyday life connects to the Sacred and our spiritual dimension.
Most often a thought or theme from the Christian scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday is woven into these reflections. It is my sincere hope that what is written here will appeal to a wide audience, spanning the diversity of faith traditions and beliefs. New articles are posted weekly.
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Brenda
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