This time of year our calendar gets filled with Graduations, Confirmations, First Communions, and Weddings. Do you find yourself going from celebration to celebration? Each person who is experiencing new growth deserves to be honored. Remember these special moments of your own lifetime.
In the silence, celebrate growth…
“So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God” ~ MK16:15-20 Ever wonder what those left standing thought as this ascension occurred? How long did it take them to leave the mountain? Did Jesus give everybody a hug before he left the scene? Take time to meditate on the ascension of Jesus.
In the silence, Jesus ascended into heaven…
“In him we live and move and have our being” ~ ACTS17:15,22-18:1
This year, each day, I intentionally focus on how I bring peace to the world. While walking toward my office, I reflect on the ways I can offer peace. As I drive, I mediate on bringing peace to those around me on the road. As I listen to others, I pray for them to know God’s peace within. I am acting with purpose to bring God’s peace to each situation. In the silence, live and move in peace…
I have led several groups and retreats, enough to know that each one is unique. Each group has a little mission, whether it is known or not by us. God reveals the mission as the group or retreat move forward. When I see the growth, God is revealed to me again. Have you experienced God guiding you in a group or on a retreat?
In the silence, recall the ways that God guides you…
Today is the feast day of St Matthias the Apostle. He was picked to become an Apostle after the Resurrection of Jesus. (ACTS1:15-17, 20-26) How often do you ask to be picked to spread the good news of the Gospels? Many times we try to deny that God is choosing us to serve in a greater way. We don’t want to be responsible. Is God calling you to more?
In the silence, trust God’s lead…
“Jesus said to His Disciples, ‘This is my commandment; love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends…’” ~ JN15:12-17 Most Mothers have laid down their life in some way for their children. God has given you this particular woman as your Mother for a reason. How can you honor her during this day of celebration? What can you do to make her day special? If she has died, can you remember her with kindness, despite all her failings?
In the silence, I am grateful for my Mom…
Driving down a busy road, I notice that the person in the car near me is looking at or talking on his cell phone. Around me, cars are wandering across lanes and making bad moves because of chatting on the phone while driving. Please park to talk on the phone; you are putting yourself and others in danger. Praying for distracted souls while driving.
In the silence, drive safely…
“I rejoiced when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord’” ~ PS122
Do you delight in going to church? Do you look forward to worshiping God together with others? Worshiping God in a community of believers is reason to rejoice!
In the silence, rejoice in a faith community…
Have you ever reflected on the attributes of God?
Almighty – having absolute unlimited power.
Eternal, Everlasting, Omnipotent, Endless, Perpetual, Timeless…What can you come up with?
In the silence, meditate on God…
“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name – will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” ~ JN14:21-26 At just the right time, the Holy Spirit helps you remember a certain Scripture passage or prayer. Learn to follow and act on those inner promptings, and you will see God at work in you.
In the silence, the Holy Spirit will remind you…
