Friday, February 8, 2013

Honoring God


"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind." Heb 13:16 

Speaking about God being pleased can be dangerous. Living a Gospel life by worshiping regularly, studying our faith, celebrating in our homes and serving those most in need, is important and necessary, but practicing our faith is not so much about pleasing God as if we were pleasing our boss to get a reward. Rather, we live our faith because we know Jesus Christ and have responded to his call to live the Good News with passion and gratitude.  We are not looking for God's affirmation, but are trying to fall more deeply in love with God.

God is not like a judgmental father watching over us, but a loving guide who will direct and protect us as we try to discern who God would have us be. This is very different from pleasing God. Our obligation is to live the Good news naturally and fully, and to share whatever we have so that others can also know God.

Today, do what your heart knows is right.

What is your biggest hurdle in living the Gospel for its own sake?


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