Thursday, September 30, 2010

In God's Time

Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly...

--Psalm 5:3

...but please hurry up!

We live in a world that demands instant results. We have immediate access to news, sports scores, entertainment, and information thanks to computers and the Internet. Actually, with the advent of "smart phones" we don't even need the computer anymore. We have microwave ovens and "fast food" when we get hungry and "EZ Pass" at toll booths.  So, when we actually have to wait for something, we tend to get anxious and impatient.

Today, when the Keurig machine at my work made a cup of coffee in under 60 seconds, I found that to be too slow...and got the idea for this post.  (Now I know where my kids get it. Sorry Sarah.) The same can be said when we offer prayers for a particular request. When we don't see immediate results we start to worry and maybe we question if our prayers are even being heard. I've written about God's will and God's plan and now want to focus on God's time.

God's time doesn't work with our 24/7 - me, me, me mentality. In fact, God is above and beyond our very concept of time itself. When we ask for something in prayer, we need to remember that we're not being ignored. Could it be that He wants us to learn something from the experience of waiting? Maybe patience or humility? The psalmist wrote that we should "wait expectantly" not impatiently. Just as St. Paul wrote in Romans 12:12, Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

God hears and answers all our prayers. Our faith tells us when we call on God, we should expect things to happen. But just as it is God's will and wisdom, it will also be in His time.

God love you!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Who is Like God? The Feast of the Archangels.

The sea grew turbulent and the earth trembled when Michael the archangel came down from heaven.
-LOTH, Office of Readings.

This article highlights the true nature of the angels, not as whimsical characters portrayed in cartoons, but immensely powerful beings created by God to carry His message and assist us in our struggles. Scripture gives us no doubt to their awe inspiring appearence. Why else would they have say "Be not afraid" each time they apepar to someone? 

Holy Angels and Archangels, ora pro nobis!

External: Messengers of God

Sunday, September 5, 2010

The Work of the Lord

Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.

Mt. 11: 28-30

Many of us will take a break from our work tomorrow to celebrate Labor Day. Let's not forget to give thanks to God for our livelihoods and remember our brothers and sisters who are desperately looking for work in these difficult economic times. Maybe that will help us think twice about cursing at the alarm clock when Tuesday morning rolls around. Let us give thanks to the Lord of our work and continue to do the Work of the Lord.




Have a restful and blessed Labor Day.