“Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God.” (Luke 12:21)
At this stage of our following Christ, our journey of discipleship, we are invited and confronted anew, as baptised Christians, as consecrated persons, with the basic question: what are we living for? what brings us real lasting happiness?
What do we consider most important in life, in our life as a Christian, as a religious?
Are there more important things for me, for us than material goods, wealth (money) and position or power? Do we consider and believe, rather, are we aware and truly convinced that the love of God and neighbor, friendship and affection, service, sharing of our God-given gifts/blessings/talents and concern for others are greater and lasting and worth living for? That these give meaning to our life at present, at this point in time?
Such is the good news and the challenge that the Word of God, the scripture invites us to examen ourselves… and, to renew as we journey on in this life of following Jesus, of discipleship.
What answer do we give to Jesus?
We pray:
Dear God, help us to become rich in your sight.
When we choose to stay in our comfort zones; When we tend to place our security in persons, in the things we have; When we become selfish and ego-centered that we become blind and fail to share with those who suffer and are in need…
Teach us, Lord God, to be generous in sharing. Help us to value and choose that which truly matter.
Help us that we may put all our trust and hope in you.
Amen.
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