When things go wrong or we are feeling "down", tired or even lazy, our first inclination is to ask God to help us. Valid and good, but do we ever think of praising him and blessing him first? It seems God's protocol is for us to express our trust, our love and our thankfulness, even when we are in distress, for ultimately there is a blessing for us, even in the worst of circumstances. And certainly, "God is in charge"! We will find the blessing, if we put our praise of God first. God will do his part, we will be delivered from what is bothering us, and we will have the assurance that his solution is valid and permanent. The solution is the second step, praise is the first.
Bro. Rene
NOTE WELL: Saturday I will be leaving very early for Esopus to attend a "Lavalla Weekend" (Work on the property) with two Central Catholic students; we will join students from our other Marist schools. Chances are I won't have time to send you a slice of bread. Not sure about Sunday and Monday, but will be back in the spiritual kitchen on Tuesday for sure to offer the usual slice.
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