Random Thoughts and Prayers
Deacon Sam
Jesus wants us to be immersed in all creation. Jesus became like us in all ways except sin. I believe that we are each something important. In all of us is the voice of God saying “you are made in my image and you are important.” Sometimes life gets in the way and we don’t hear these words. We may feel insignificant, but God sees us as valuable. God doesn’t make mistakes; He makes masterpieces! It doesn’t matter if life has put some wrinkles on us- we are still valuable. What matters to God is how we live our lives- we want to spend our lives on earth well. The voice of life is noisy and wants to distort God’s message to us. Whatever is trying to hold us down, shake it off and take hold of God who gives us strength and never stops loving us.
How do we remain steadfast in our faith?
1. Prayer - Imagine a scene where you come into contact with Jesus. What do you say and do? What does Jesus say and do?
2. Solitude - Don’t be afraid to quiet your mind.
3. Discover Mary – Who helps lead us to Jesus. Mary always points us to her son.
4. Believe that God loves you and remind yourself of this frequently.
5. Read the amazing Gospel stories of “The Good Thief” and “The Prodigal Son.”
“Fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise & things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. Put into practice what you have learned and received from me, both from my words and from my actions. And God who gives us peace will be with you.”
Philippians 4: 8 -10