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You Will Be Gifted For Your ‘Yes’
Saying ‘yes’ is a vital part of our relationship with God; it is our freedom to say ‘no’. So many times in my life, I look back on now and see clearly that I said ‘no’ (even if I didn’t understand it as saying ‘no’ to God at the time). Thank God, I can recall some times when I said ‘yes’ too. Saying ‘yes’ to God enables us to be a living presence of love, joy and mercy in this world. Our ‘yes’ always draws us to love and value ourselves, others and the world around us.
In Christian history and tradition, there are numerous people who said ‘yes’: Mary, Jeremiah, Moses and Peter, for example. Their yesses mattered. They may not have known exactly what they were saying ‘yes’ to, but they had the wisdom to know that God was asking and that they should say ‘yes’.
If you’re faced with a difficult yes, remember you’re in good company with those above. Know this too: those who say ‘yes’ are gifted for that yes (so we see Peter, the uneducated fisherman, become a learned scholar and leader of a new movement – a saint). You too will be gifted for your yes.
Jim Deeds & Brendan McManus SJ, Finding God in the Mess
We remember at this time...
Every life matters. This month we remember in prayer those who feel they have no option but to end it all. Holy Spirit, give us a gentle nudge when someone around us is struggling, and give us wisdom to know what to say, when to say it, and when to simply be present. Help us to notice, to listen without judgement, and to offer kindness, compassion and hope.
For those contemplating suicide, Lord, give them a reason to live. Show them that their life has value, they are loved, and their story is not over. Bless them with hope for the life they have yet to live and place the right people around them in their darkest moments. Amen!
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