Reflection
Esther C: 12,14-16,23-25
Psalm 138
Matthew 7:7-12
I’ll take a new car, a fishing boat, a condo in Hawaii, and at least one hole-in-one on the golf course this summer…there you go God… Today’s gospel is wonderful, and I think many times we get stuck on that first verse but pay little attention to the last verse. Jesus tells us that He is the way, the truth and the life in John 14:6. Today’s gospel is the manifestation for our lives of what Jesus tells us in John’s gospel.
Why knock on a door if we don’t believe what is on the other side will give us an answer. If we are seeking, why in heavens name would we seek a lie…we seek because we are looking for the truth. When we ask for stuff, we ask for stuff to help our lives be more livable…we seek the life.
On the flip side, we also forget that Jesus never spoke a single word that was not true. So when life gets complicated, when we are overrun with frustration, worry, guilt, and confusion, we absolutely must keep this gospel passage in front of us. Make a copy and carry it with you everywhere, take a screen shot of it on your phone and keep it handy.
In whatever we ask of God, our desires must align with the last verse of the gospel - those things we are given in life are given to us to be at the service of others. If I can have that condo in Hawaii and use it to be at the service of others, then God may very well give it to me…give me a shot at it Lord…ok, kidding about that second part.
Today, reflect on what it is that you really need in your life, what will bring peace in your mind and heart? Then ask God for those things. When that peace is present, you will understand what it is God wants you to do to help take care of others.
It truly is a beautiful day! Go smile at God today!