Every Thursday I am under command by the Lord and the website to post a reflection. Last Thursday I didnt!
I broke the chain of command. I took a break ! As I open up on a web site about my struggles in faith , I leave myself open to judgement and comparison constantly- from people I have never met to some who know me personally ( worse) !
As someone who avoids social media for this exact reason, I find it very unsettling at times! Everything we do or post we do in a spur of the moment or inspired or authorised by our own beliefs and ideologies in faith and life!
Today Jesus commands his disciples —
Cure the sick, raise the dead,
cleanse the lepers, drive out demons.
Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.
Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts;
no sack for the journey, or a second tunic,
or sandals, or walking stick.
The laborer deserves his keep.
We all are disciples in our own right and have a mission we are picked out for- maybe a job or maybe a family or even being a personal journey! For me, my faith life has been extremely bumpy – days and months I never felt the closeness to pray and days when I realised my ideas and plans never work the same way and some I am constantly in touch with God!
Today as I pray and hope that each of us finds the mission we are called to and goes through with it despite the constant judgement or nosy neighbors! Let us and especially me not deter myself from posting my faith and mission cause someone thinks its their duty to constantly have an opinion about it! and worse- tell me personally!
PRAYER:
Dearest Lord
Our relationship is of extreme importance and priority to me! Help me to focus on my life and my mission you have entrusted me and forgive those who constantly feel the need to remind me other wise!
AMEN
