I grabbed it thinking this is just what I need...happiness and instant no less. Much to my chagrin it was for the Chipotle Restaurant.
So many times we want life to be easy. Easy is good we think, but God has different plans. He knows that we need struggle in our lives. It seems that we grow most during the times of struggle.
When God had Moses leading the Israelites out in the desert he fed them with manna, provided water and the 10 Commandments. And still they grumbled and whined and complained and then threw a party worshiping another god. They were looking for Instant Happiness.
Every morning I pray the Divine Office. The morning pray starts out:
God, come to my assistance.
-Lord, make haste to help me.
Yes, Lord make haste to help me for I am not doing such a good job lately. I am angry, tired, frustrated, stuck, hurting and longing for some happiness.
So these are my intentions for the day:
Soften my sharp tongue for it cuts deep.
Lord, make haste to help me.
Help me to be patient.
Lord, make haste to help me.
Help me to offer up my small suffering, for yours was greater by far.
Lord, make haste to help me.
Help me to realize that I am not stuck, only standing in front of you, Lord waiting.
Lord, make haste to help me.
Help me to see that happiness is in me waiting for me to open the door.
Lord, make haste to help me.
~Cindy
A few months back during Mass one the resident Deacons gave the Homily. During the Homily he stated a well known but oft forgotten fact about prayer, we (especially me) are always asking for help, but how often do we say thanks for what we are given each day? I remember his words everyday and by the same token I try (not always successful) to say thanks for what I have and what I have been given.
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