Mar 9 - Thursday
Matthew 7:7-12Ask, seek, and knock. These are action verbs that Jesus used to describe how he wants us to relate to our heavenly Father. Notice, too, that Jesus didn’t put any limits or qualifiers on these words. He didn’t say to ask the Father for something only when we are in trouble or distress. He didn’t say to seek the Father only when we feel that we have lost our way. He didn’t say to knock only when we feel that all other doors have been closed to us! We can ask, seek, and knock at any time, even when things are going just fine!
The promise of the gospel is that we can be in touch with our Father throughout the day, no matter how bad—or good—a day we are having. Are things going great? Terrific! Thank God and ask him to be with you even more. He wants to do so much for us, not just help us out of a jam. Wouldn’t a good father want to encourage his children, provide for them, and form them at all times, not just during the tough times? So why should we think any less of—or expect any less from—our heavenly Father?
Lent is a good time to open up our whole lives to the Father, not just those areas that may need healing or those paths that need redirection. It can be so hard to accept the fact that God loves us and wants the absolute best for us, but it is true nonetheless!
So turn to your Father today and ask him to shine his light in all areas of your life. Ask him to give you even more growth in your talents and abilities or for new insight into those areas that are going well. Knock on the doors of new opportunities for witnessing to him at work. Seek even more unity and peace in your family and within your parish, even if everyone is getting along already. He is a generous Father who delights in giving good gifts to his children.
“Father, thank you for your love and care. I open my life fully to you, Lord. Fill me with more of your presence, and help me to grow in ways pleasing to you.”
posted by Thomas Cagurangan @ 11:04 PM
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