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As the messengers were leaving, Jesus began to talk to the people about John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the breeze? No? Then what did you go out to see? A man wearing fine clothes? Oh no, those who wear fine clothes are to be found in palaces. Then what did you go out for? To see a prophet? MT 11
Taken from today's gospel reading, these words challenged me. Sometimes when I pray and try to discern where God is in my life and what I am called to do, I am surprised by what I discover. I don't always like what I "hear." For example, as I continue to look for full time employment with no luck, I don't want to hear "trust in me." I want to hear "We'd love to have you!"
But trust is what I am asked to do. Work hard, apply for jobs...and trust.
Or, when I am faced with something I would rather avoid but must meet head on and no amount of prayer makes it any easier, I wonder...why do I pray?
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As the messengers were leaving, Jesus began to talk to the people about John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the breeze? No? Then what did you go out to see? A man wearing fine clothes? Oh no, those who wear fine clothes are to be found in palaces. Then what did you go out for? To see a prophet? MT 11Taken from today's gospel reading, these words challenged me. Sometimes when I pray and try to discern where God is in my life and what I am called to do, I am surprised by what I discover. I don't always like what I "hear." For example, as I continue to look for full time employment with no luck, I don't want to hear "trust in me." I want to hear "We'd love to have you!"
But trust is what I am asked to do. Work hard, apply for jobs...and trust.
Or, when I am faced with something I would rather avoid but must meet head on and no amount of prayer makes it any easier, I wonder...why do I pray?
Read More