Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Amor aeternus


Life seems to be full of frustration. There's so much hate, anger, and despair. All of these emotions seem to come out in whatever we do.

Whenever we do something, we seem to complain.
Maybe it's because nothing is going our way.
Maybe it's because we aren't feeling well and don't want to do anything. But, you see....here's the funny thing. All these people that complain, made the choice to do something in the first place.
Are you mad at yourself for making that choice?



Why should one complain when they have made the choice to begin something? What we begin, is just part of the journey. Everything we do, should be for the glory of God. From beginning until end. Rather than complaining, we can use our minds. We can ask for the graces to get through.

We can make a sacrifice, and say: "Even though I don't want to do this, I will. For you, Lord." To do everything with a smile upon your face makes life a lot easier. And, enjoyable.

What good is life if we constantly pick out the negative? Life is a wonderful thing.
We were created in the image and likeness of God to come to know Him, love Him, and serve Him. How can we possibly do this if we complain about every little thing life has to offer us?

St. Therese is the perfect example of how we should live.
She said:


"Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing."

And it's so true. We shouldn't get by in life by just doing deeds.
We shouldn't do good deeds and expect something in return.
Instead, when we do deeds, we should do it with great love.
We should spread the message of love, because when we do, we are reflecting Christ.
Christ= love.



We don't have to do great deeds. They don't have to be extreme. It's the little things that are done with love that means a lot to God.



Every day, you should take a time to pray. Offer up your worries and troubles to God,
and ask for the graces to get through the day. In the morning, when you're having your breakfast..just talk to God. Allow everything within you to flow out. Allow the peace to enter into your soul, and then while the peace is there, go on with the day..doing little things with love.

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