2nd question ~ What mistakes have you made in the past that have kept you from God?
Well, what first comes to mind is.........taking my eye off of the prize. God gives us a gift every morning when our eyes open...........that is the gift of life.............and with that gift we are called to love.........I've allowed distractions to come in and rob me of that precious time to love and be loved by Him and others. What distractions? Pride and Anger are jumping out at me right now!
The need to be acknowledged! wow, that can speak volumes. We shouldn't look for acceptance here on earth and we shouldn't put all our trust in humans! This is where I've gone wrong lately and in the past. Matt 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well." We are humans and therefore we are sinners. The battle is on from this moment on. Which will you feed.........the sin or the virtue? Today I choose the Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. My faith of steadfastness in the belief of the world to come, Hope of not giving up under continuous battle from this world and selfless and unconditional Charity of loving everyone as I love my savior Jesus Christ! May God continue to bless all of you!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
my new journey to Chirst
For a while now, I've been saying that I wanted to live simple, be simple, eat simple...........and just simply BE! Well here I go!!
My Favorite Saint is St. Francis of Assisi, and I've pray his peace prayer often so I decided to learn To Live as Francis Lived. I'll use this blog for my journal entries and hopefully it will inspire others to become more like Christ. I already know that this journey will be tough...........anytime you want to become more like Christ..........you have to deny yourself! Let me just say..............I have lots of faults and short comings. But the decision is made. I want to one day be a Saint in heaven and there is no other way of becoming one!
This book ~ To Live as Francis Lived, "will lead you to a closer life with Jesus Christ. Through a process of prayer, reflection, study texts, questions and connections to Scripture, you will be formed in the Franciscan way of life as Francis lived it in his own time."
Reflection 1 ~ Beginning Again
"Let us begin to do good, for as yet we have done little." ~ Saint Francis
1st Question ~ In what ways do you hope to deepen your love of God?
I feel like lately, I'm not giving Him enough quiet time. Only in this time of silently listening to the Holy Spirit can I be aware of what His will is for my life. I've been too busy for Him and I am ashamed! To deepen my love for God I want to put Him first in my life again! I will work on a set schedule to pray and have one on one time with Him. I will set this schedule this week and post it!
Life sometimes gets in the way if we let it! I am to blame when I don't give Him the time He needs to renew my soul. Thank you Jesus for NEW BEGINNINGS!
God Bless all of you!
Dodi
My Favorite Saint is St. Francis of Assisi, and I've pray his peace prayer often so I decided to learn To Live as Francis Lived. I'll use this blog for my journal entries and hopefully it will inspire others to become more like Christ. I already know that this journey will be tough...........anytime you want to become more like Christ..........you have to deny yourself! Let me just say..............I have lots of faults and short comings. But the decision is made. I want to one day be a Saint in heaven and there is no other way of becoming one!
This book ~ To Live as Francis Lived, "will lead you to a closer life with Jesus Christ. Through a process of prayer, reflection, study texts, questions and connections to Scripture, you will be formed in the Franciscan way of life as Francis lived it in his own time."
Reflection 1 ~ Beginning Again
"Let us begin to do good, for as yet we have done little." ~ Saint Francis
1st Question ~ In what ways do you hope to deepen your love of God?
I feel like lately, I'm not giving Him enough quiet time. Only in this time of silently listening to the Holy Spirit can I be aware of what His will is for my life. I've been too busy for Him and I am ashamed! To deepen my love for God I want to put Him first in my life again! I will work on a set schedule to pray and have one on one time with Him. I will set this schedule this week and post it!
Life sometimes gets in the way if we let it! I am to blame when I don't give Him the time He needs to renew my soul. Thank you Jesus for NEW BEGINNINGS!
God Bless all of you!
Dodi
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
"Fiat"
Today, I have a challenge for everyone.
When I was on a retreat with Fr. Frey, he told us to say "YES" to Jesus right then and there. No matter what He is asking of us, just say "YES".
Say "YES" to Jesus right now before you even know what He will ask of you! If you need an example of a woman who has taken on this very challenge before you, her name is Mary! Ask our Blessed Mother to accompany you on this journey and she will! God bless all of you!
When I was on a retreat with Fr. Frey, he told us to say "YES" to Jesus right then and there. No matter what He is asking of us, just say "YES".
Say "YES" to Jesus right now before you even know what He will ask of you! If you need an example of a woman who has taken on this very challenge before you, her name is Mary! Ask our Blessed Mother to accompany you on this journey and she will! God bless all of you!
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