March 24, 2011 Seasons

Jesus, open my heart and my mind to receive your words today. Amen

Reading 1
Jer 17:5-10
Thus says the LORD:
Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings,
who seeks his strength in flesh,
whose heart turns away from the LORD.
He is like a barren bush in the desert
that enjoys no change of season,
But stands in a lava waste,
a salt and empty earth.
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,
whose hope is the LORD.
He is like a tree planted beside the waters
that stretches out its roots to the stream:
It fears not the heat when it comes,
its leaves stay green;
In the year of drought it shows no distress,
but still bears fruit.
More tortuous than all else is the human heart,
beyond remedy; who can understand it?
I, the LORD, alone probe the mind
and test the heart,
To reward everyone according to his ways,
according to the merit of his deeds.

For today's complete readings please go to USCCB 

 These words bring me PEACE and CONTENTMENT.  There have been challenges in every phase of my life, I'm beginning to realize that EVERY season will have it's challenges.  It is clear that living in the present is the way to go...however, that is easier said than done.   If I trust in God and His plan for me, I can take on any present challenges and look forward to a "change in season"  without longing for them, or forcing them.  (That is hard for me) Anyone who knows me, knows that I always try to hurry up whatever it is I'm doing.  When I was in college I was determined to finish in three years, just so that I could hurry up and go to grad-school.  After I had Kate, I wanted to hurry up and have another baby so I could do the baby phase all at once. I'm finally starting to figure out how to slow down and enjoy the now, and enjoy the thought of a change in season without feeling like it will never come.

Jesus, help me to live in the now today, Amen