Mingling of Hope and Confidence

And so before the orange juice fills the glass or the coffee finds the cup, I wonder about serving God, with goodness, with holiness, with love. There are days when I am more willing and obedient.

Each day there are many unspoken arguments within our minds and souls. Each day as we go about our lives we experience moments of love, moments of despair. Each day our minds are bombarded with terrible conflicts from all around the world. We pray for our loved ones, we pray for ourselves. We hope to see each other again. God offers us a certainty, a beautiful mingling of hope and confidence when we are obedient to his will.

Being humble, obedient before God allows us to experience a gentle, soothing hope that leads us to being good, to being holy.

Before we learn to speak we must learn to listen not with our ears but with our entire being. Our Christian lives begin with hope. Before we act we must learn to observe not with our eyes but with our entire being. Our Christian lives offer mercy and compassion.

Each day we learn how to pray, from reciting simple prayers aloud to the beautiful unspoken prayers for friends, loved ones, and strangers which flash in our minds. Always allow time for prayer and reflection. Spiritual health is important. We must have a healthy, loving relationship with God. Allow time for prayer. Remember to praise God for all the wonderful and good things he has done for you.

Be prepared for the upheavals which may appear as you strive to be humble and obedient. Being faithful to God might cause conflict within your life. As Christians we must nurture and protect the courage and confidence to adapt ourselves to an existence of obedience, charity, mercy with a foundation of social justice taught by Christ Jesus. We must expand our definition of love, we must learn how to love universal and how to be love universal. Such love although beautiful and nourishing asks us to believe in Christ Jesus, to believe in God. Such love can create upheaval which can lead us to a closer relationship with God. Do not be afraid of upheaval. Do not be afraid of change. Trust in God, trust in your existence as God’s children.

Do not allow your mind to be swayed by personal happiness, convenience, or comfort. Remember life is not meant to be easy. Life is pain. Life is suffering. Let your conscience guide you toward goodness, holiness, righteousness. Live to satisfy God. Live to nurture and to share hope, love, and mercy.