Oh Lord my God!
You way is crowded with this world,
the world of men put forth by you.
My path, at times a thin line
that weaves amongst the darkened shapes,
a path lit forth with Your Word,
a torch held high for us to follow...
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Inside I'm alive
We had our Installation Ceremony after the 4:oo Mass yesterday and it went very well. We had just enough K of C Officers (5) to make the Cross, so that was good. I don't usually post on Sunday, and this might not even make it today, but I had to (not really had to) send two e-mails out that were fairly important, so here I am, on the computer. This has been a grueling stretch of events the last 2 weeks. Three fundraising events in three weeks will take it's toll on a person. Not a real toll, I can't really complain, it's just that belonging to our council means the same 10 guys do everything. How do you spell burnout? I miss the down time with my Lord. I vowed to make more time for Him, quiet time and the opposite happens. How can I reverse my life to reflect my wants? HA! Selfish person! Crybaby! It would be so easy to fall into this frame of mind, many people do. I cannot. I am here to serve God, to follow His Son. If my days are not my own, well, for now, so be it. People ask for my help. Friends ask me to please do this for them...that for them How can I say no? Seriously. I said no to people for 45 years of my life. When I feel overwhelmed I only need to look to the Saints, and not only the Saints from long ago. I know a few people personally that help me through inspiration get through my day. And don't forget Jesus, who had the worst day of all. No, even if my days are not my own they are for my brothers and sisters, who find ways to use me to do good. Because with Gods' good graces that's what I seem to be doing a lot of lately; helping people do good things. Helping out for two hours at a pro life table, working at yet another event for the K of C, taking a couple of more hours at the upcoming 40 hour Adoration. I don't mind. I may look tired, but inside I'm very alive, for God has filled me with His Light.
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2 comments:
I love reading this because our priest today for the sermon shared that it wasn't that the rich man was rough on Lazarus but that he just didn't do anything. We are called to do for one another and you are a great example of that. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful reflection on the privilege of service. Christ's life was one of service to the Father;his days were not his own. Even he needed time alone for prayer though...It's a longing we all have!
God bless you!
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