“The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." Mt 13:44
Many people never find their buried treasure, and some give up looking for it, but the Gospel is clear. A faith filled life demands that we ask ourselves about our treasures and discern whether what we cling to is really of God or our own misguided desire for security and control over life. The believer realizes, often early on, that nothing we can possess is really of ultimate value, even our families and our friendships. Only when we let go are we free to know and trust God in all things.Having the courage to let go of what feels secure and solid, is the mark of the Christian who wants to grow more deeply into God's heart. Trusting that God always has something new for us allows us to rejoice in what is, let go of what no longer helps us or the community of faith and open up new treasures of God's bounteous gifts.
Ask God to help you discern what gifts a close friend might need.
Who showed you new faces of God's love throughout their lives?
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