October 8th - Reflection

Video
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Readings
Jeremiah 10:1-11:23
Jeremiah 10:23 - I know, O LORD, that the way of human beings is not in their control, that mortals as they walk cannot direct their steps.
Colossians 3:18-4:18
Colossians 4:3-4 - At the same time pray for us as well that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should.
Psalm 76:56-72
Psalm 56:72 - With upright heart he tended them, and guided them with skillful hand.
Proverbs 24:28-29

Reflection
Take care of your Mom. Take care of each other. Show love and respect for one another. Don't gossip about each other. Have compassion for each other in each situation you or they may be found. Care about the feelings of other people.

All tall orders. All tall advice to give. All possible at times through Christ and all impossible at times in our own sin. Situations in life call us to each one of these mysteries. Some times we know what to do and sometimes we botch it all up. Sometimes we have the presence of mind to turn to God for guidance. Sometimes God sees and leads and guides us into actions which we may not have taken on our own, but guided by the Spirit fulfill His work and His call.

Give thanks for those times we respond in love and thank God for His touch in the situation. Repent for those times that we don't respond in love and miss it. He will forgive you and send you out once again to be used and touched by His Spirit in other situations that He will call you to.

And above all stop and pray each day, reflect on the Word, look and see the Word made flesh all around. Look and see the miracles of life and love that live daily in your presence. Listen and hear the Word in that still small voice. Pray that you may speak clearly the mystery of Christ Jesus to all this hurting world that there may be hope and love and a wondrous revealing of salvation to those He gives to you.

Prayer
Lord lead me as I take care of Mom. Take care of the Child. Take care of one another in and through the love of Christ Jesus our Lord...today...tomorrow...and forever. ---Amen