Cold Enough For Me...
So, the first line of the homily at our parish yesterday was "You think it's cold out there now, that's nothing compared to when Jesus comes back and you have nothing to show for all he's given you."
Kaboom!
Now, granted this was just the beginning of the homily, but each point after that brought home the realities of my life. It is my job to get my family to heaven, to get myself in a place where I am part of God The Father's solution - not man's problems, and to turn away from things that distract me from or prevent God's Kingdom here and now.
I'm to fulfill my role. It is a role I have chosen to accept and is defined first by my relationship with my creator (Child of The Most High) and then more specifically each day by the relationships I have chosen to be a part of (Husband, Father, Friend, Brother, Son, etc.).
It is morally imperative that I answer the question - What is a good Husband? - by choosing what is best for my wife and striving to live that out. This principle applies to all other roles I have chosen. My children depend on it, as do friends, family and those I am blessed to serve with and to simply meet each day.
And I depend on it, God has given it to me as a gift for my fulfillment and salvation.
My problem is that I am inconsistent, self absorbed, easily distracted and lack the ability to follow through with a simple plan for a holy life.
The good news is Christ. Duh!
I get another chance. The beauty of today is that I have been reminded to keep it simple and take on one day and one role at a time. I have been inspired by Grace to see the simple plan again, and through Advent the Church will lead me to Christ again, and I have a hope of being the best Husband, Father, Brother and Son I can.... again!
Happy Advent
Kaboom!
Now, granted this was just the beginning of the homily, but each point after that brought home the realities of my life. It is my job to get my family to heaven, to get myself in a place where I am part of God The Father's solution - not man's problems, and to turn away from things that distract me from or prevent God's Kingdom here and now.
I'm to fulfill my role. It is a role I have chosen to accept and is defined first by my relationship with my creator (Child of The Most High) and then more specifically each day by the relationships I have chosen to be a part of (Husband, Father, Friend, Brother, Son, etc.).
It is morally imperative that I answer the question - What is a good Husband? - by choosing what is best for my wife and striving to live that out. This principle applies to all other roles I have chosen. My children depend on it, as do friends, family and those I am blessed to serve with and to simply meet each day.
And I depend on it, God has given it to me as a gift for my fulfillment and salvation.
My problem is that I am inconsistent, self absorbed, easily distracted and lack the ability to follow through with a simple plan for a holy life.
The good news is Christ. Duh!
I get another chance. The beauty of today is that I have been reminded to keep it simple and take on one day and one role at a time. I have been inspired by Grace to see the simple plan again, and through Advent the Church will lead me to Christ again, and I have a hope of being the best Husband, Father, Brother and Son I can.... again!
Happy Advent
5 Comments:
Good insight Dan
thanks for the reflection, i think all of us can take that and apply it directly to our own lives. in a way it sounds like you are saying that right relationship on earth leads to the right relationship of being with God in heaven... for all of us and those in our care.
Wow!
Nuff said.
Well said Master Splinter.
Hey Dan, heard you got stranded in the land of the maple leaf. Sounds sticky (get it)? Well, thought I should let you and Conner know that I got the ninja turtles trilogy for Christmas from the folks. Quality entertainment! Hope you guys are OK.
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