It's the Striving that Counts

In our attempts to match the unconditional love God showers upon us, we might feel inadequate that our efforts yield little progress.  We don't have the same dedication or zeal, it seems, as the great saints and martyrs who gave so totally of themselves.  We go from day to day, year to year, pretty much the same without great signs and wonders, without great leaps into what we imagine sanctity to be. It is, however, the desire, the striving, the loving we do implement into our daily dealings with others through simple acts of kindness, an encouraging word or e-mail, a phone call, a pat on the back that God sees and embraces.  Though those simple things, love is transmitted, the same unselfish love that God gives to us.  We're doin' OK...for it's the striving that counts
Bro. Rene