February 8, 2011

 Jesus, as you know, I talk far too much, help me today to serve you with my actions, and to keep things simple with my tongue. Amen

This people honors me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me;
in vain do they worship me,
teaching as doctrines human precepts.

Today's Complete scripture readings can be found at USCCB 

I have a problem, I'll admit it.  I believe I can do a lot more than I actually can.  As a result I tell people I can do things, because I wish so hard that I can and usually in the moment I really believe I will follow through.  I feel so busy, half the time I feel like I'm running around with my head cut off.  So more often than I'd usually like to admit, I don't get to all of those things I said I would do.

 Today I have a list of things I need to accomplish, I need to look at them and see what each really means in my primary vocation to serve God, to teach my children about God, and to serve my family and the community.  Serving God is my purpose, I can not just say that I am a Christian.  I imagine it like a spouse who says they love you, but never show you any consideration in daily life.

Jesus, I commit myself again this morning to committing every little thing I do to you. Amen