Tuesday, March 24, 2009

GREAT EXPECTATIONS!


On the eve of a holiday or when we are expecting something good to happen, part of our enjoyment is found in having GREAT EXPECTATIONS.

We are meant to be happy and enjoy life. This is a God-given gift, the whole gift of life itself. Could it be that sometimes we are afraid to be happy? Afraid to enjoy life?

The answer to this is yes and no. If we are happy with our daily life/ the people we live with/ the work we do etc. then the answer is yes. We are free to embrace life. Our hearts are open to grace. God has freedom to spoil us, and He does.

To be fearful/ afraid to enjoy life is sad. It can happen if we hold on to old disappointments or hurts. Yet, the past is dead/ the past is gone. What is important is NOW!

So, take a deep breath, and breathe in the Love of God.






Saturday, March 21, 2009

THE WAY TO GOD.


The way to God can be very simple, OR very difficult. A lot depends on us and how we view life in general. A positive-minded person sees goodness and opportunities for goodness almost everywhere. So life becomes a pathway that can and will only lead to He who is goodness itself, God almighty.

When life becomes complicated and difficult, then an examination of ourselves will show how we have veered off the road of the positive. We forget to consider all things that happen to us with a positive mind. Yet, as soon as we return to being a positive-minded person then all is well again. Peace of mind returns like a warm blanket. Our mind is no longer cluttered. We become enlightened with the wisdom of God.


We are happy in the knowledge that we have found our way, the way to God.

Monday, March 16, 2009

SAINT PATRICK


On the eve of St. Patrick's feastday, I ponder on the man that he was and the great interest he had in the people of Ireland.

Patrick was not an Irish man. He was brought to Ireland and treated as a slave. He suffered because of us. Yet, when he was a free man, he chose to suffer for us. He came back to Ireland as a willing 'slave', spending the rest of his life here in Ireland.

The love that God gave to him for the Irish people drove him to care deeply for us. He had a passion to share his faith, his belief in the true God, with us. This he did, no matter what it cost him.

No wonder the people of Ireland love St. Patrick. He became our spiritual father, guiding us towards a life of compassion and love.

May we always live by the high standard of faith that Patrick shared with us.

Hail glorious St. Patrick!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

THE GIFT OF SANITY

The gift of sanity comes at a price. Perhaps we all have 'off' days when even the ordinary things of life become complicated. This can be a result of many things - i.e. we are tired /we are sick / we are confused or simply dishonest. Whatever the reason, our sanity as we know it is put to the test.

What is the solution to this dilemma? FAITH is the answer. Have a little faith in the goodness of others. Learn to trust others, and come away from ourselves and our tangled mind of doubts and confusion.

God will put us to the test when it comes to using our faith and becoming stronger / more faith-orientated people. This is a time of growth and adventure. We may not understand, yet deep within each one of us is this precious germ of faith. In our hearts of heart we know and believe that all is well.
Faith moves us towards becoming better, more grounded persons. This can cause pain and frustration at times, yet do not worry. All is well. God is on the job, helping us to become stronger, especially as regards our sanity.
Have a little faith. All is well. All is LOVE.


Thursday, March 5, 2009

Say YES!

There is a power of energy to be found in simply saying YES, to life, to challenges, to people.

Spiritually-minded people tell us that a lot of wasted energy comes from inner conflict / doubts etc. We often have a tendency to rely on our own judgements and opinions, and so stress becomes a part of our lives.

The simple good-will to say YES when asked to do something / to respond with a loving attitude to others. Say YES, then all will be well. If we cannot do something, our good-will will placate those we have to disappoint. People are more interested in our love, rather than obedience to their requests.

Every effort we make to oblige another person will lead to love. Our best example of this is the life of Christ. He knew before-hand that we would let Him down, and fail to respond to His love for us / His amazing sacrifice of giving His life for us.
This did not stop Christ from saying YES to His Father. So, imitate Christ. Say YES to life.



Monday, March 2, 2009

LET GO & LET GOD...

We may be familiar with the expression,
let go and let God...

The reality of letting go / detaching ourselves from what we do and who we are is not an easy task. We have a need to learn to trust.


When we learn to let go, we take on board the reality of God, the fact that we have a Creator who is waiting, patiently, lovingly, to step in and help us out.


God cares about our happiness. Like a loving Father, He wants the very best for us. We often think we know what is best for us and wind up making a mess of our lives.


Then, God steps in (provided we ask for His help ) and helps us to regain our sanity and happiness..


God's love for us is based on total respect for our freedom to choose. We can do things our way OR we can do things His way.


The choice is ours. So, let's be sensible and let go and let God...