God's Ways

With the sun shining brightly in contrast to yesterday's dark and rainy morning, we find our spirits lifted and nourished, as plants respond to the rays of the sun. House plants turn and lean toward the sun to receive the maximum power and energy to thrive. Such a reminder that "God's ways are faithfulness and love," (Ps 25: 8 ) and in him we live, move and have our being, are easy to absorb on such a day. We can share the exuberance of Solomon at the dedication of the new Temple he built for the Lord, "Lord, God of Israel there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below; you keep your covenant of kindness with your servants who are faithful to you with their whole heart." (1 Kgs 8:23). God's love and faithfulness far surpass the greatest of human love and is the inspiration and motivation for us to remain faithful and loving with our whole heart even when the sun is not shining. As busy as St. Francis or St. Teresa of Avila were, they spent hours in prayer by opening their hearts to the moment and lifting them up to this loving, faithful God. "My eyes are always on the Lord:" (Ps 25, 15). May our eyes lead our hearts to greater love of God and neighbor and "May the Lord of peace himself give us peace at all times and in every way. Amen." (cf. 2 Thes.3: 16). This are the Ways of the Lord.
Bro. Rene