Day Two of the New Year and I find myself still wondering what exactly are my resolutions that are measurable. I caught myself today examining if something I had done was very kind. I should have done something else. It was not that I had done something horrible; I simply had not done something that would have been kinder. My resolutions from yesterday may indeed be taking on quantifiable standards.
I also started the day with an appointment at the specialist, a lovely doctor who explained everything to me gently and clearly, and let me be on my way within ten minutes of my arrival. As I drove off, I felt the anxiety melt from my heart and I lifted up a prayer of gratitude. My prayers had healed my condition and no procedure was required of the specialist. I made a mental note that I had promised to keep my eyes on Jesus with a trusting heart and that I had only somewhat succeeded as fear crowded out peace these past few days. I had though been grateful so I could give myself a check mark there.
The Jesuits have a motto: Ad majorem Dei gloriam or for the greater glory of God. I think about what I want my year to reflect and I came to this today, wondering if that was the word that I wanted to capture for the year ahead. I am not sure yet about that but I know I want my life to be in harmony with what God wants for me and for the greater good. I will continue to think about resolutions but for now I am resolved to live for the greater glory of God.
Peace,
Suzanne
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