Perspective

To rescue us from arrogance and pride, Jesus helps us to gain perspective by the challenging words, "Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more." (Luke 12:48) Our talents and gifts are GIVEN to us not for our own aggrandizement, but for the sake of others and ultimately for the glory of God. Our humble recognition that ALL IS GRACE, all is GIFT, will help us relinquish our own self-importance, keep things in proper perspective, and allow God to work more transparently through us. Let us join with St. Ephrem the Syrian as he prays: "Grant me, O Son of the Good One, that for which my mind yearns, and join to it that which is pleasing to your will. Grant that I may choose to do good and in no way deviate from your will....And whenever I begin something good, O lord, give me strength to complete it. Amen.
The day is young, what does God have planned for us today? Let us be attentive.
Bro. Rene