I am grateful for a Saviour who gets it...who comprehends my struggles and my weaknesses because He has been there too. I can approach the throne of grace with boldness, asking for forgiveness and mercy for those times when I have been less than what I have been created to be. I can find grace for the moments when I am confused and overwhelmed. The second reading speaks words of comfort to me today.
Today is also Mission Sunday, a calling close to my heart. The Gospel reminds us that we are called to serve--the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve. What a beautiful description and if we are to call ourselves followers of Christ, should we not also desire this? Ambition is such a craving in our world today, but Christ makes it clear. He will not hold the thrones on his left and right for us. He expects us to not seek power but to serve with joy so that others may find life. We can be led astray even with good intentions. Power is a subtle seducer. Ambition may land us in a place we had no desire to be.
What do you seek--power or humility?
Peace,
Suzanne
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