Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Peaks are easy. They are happy and much to short. But Valley chapters are another story. They are never easy and seem to stretch on forever - as far as the eyes can see - without a sliver of hope. Yet it is in the valleys and deserts where we truly build character and mature in our faith. But, before we get to the looking-back-with-a-smile part, we often flatline first; that point of spiritual desolation which makes you feel like screaming to a God who is deaf.
During those times, keep these passages in mind and believe that sometimes we need to flatline to get a dose of God's defibrillator --- because, for all you know, you've been a walking dead (which was, incidentally, our dinner topic). Oh, and I imagine this line coming from Mama Mary.
From today's 1st Reading: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29
"Fear not, my children; call out to God! He who brought this upon you will remember you. As your hearts have been disposed to stray from God, turn now ten times the more to seek him; for he who has brought disaster upon you will, in saving you, bring you back enduring joy."
From today's Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 69:33-35, 36-37
"See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, may your hearts revive!"
During those times, keep these passages in mind and believe that sometimes we need to flatline to get a dose of God's defibrillator --- because, for all you know, you've been a walking dead (which was, incidentally, our dinner topic). Oh, and I imagine this line coming from Mama Mary.
From today's 1st Reading: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29
"Fear not, my children; call out to God! He who brought this upon you will remember you. As your hearts have been disposed to stray from God, turn now ten times the more to seek him; for he who has brought disaster upon you will, in saving you, bring you back enduring joy."
From today's Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 69:33-35, 36-37
"See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, may your hearts revive!"
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