Peace and patience, trust in the power of the Holy Spirit, nourishment from the Holy Eucharist, wonder and amazement at what God can accomplish through us, if we just step aside and let him do it. These qualities characterize the early Church as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles and are ideals we put before us in this Easter Season. Anything that helps us feel less stressed, less pressured, more peaceful and serene, will, in the long run, make us more effective witnesses, as were Peter and Paul. When we step back and accept our imperfection, yet, God's choice of us to carry out his plan; when we accept that his plan is better than ours anyway, then we can be at peace. One of the most effective slogans used in AA is "Easy Does It". Perhaps we can catch ourselves when we are stressed and anxious, and repeat this phrase. It will help slow us down, and even laugh at our frenetic behavior. Have and "Easy Does It" day!
Bro. Rene
I'll be in Wheeling WV and Pittsburgh till Monday. Slices of Daily Bread might be scarce, but I'll see if God's plan allows me to have time and computer access.
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