Today's reflection: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31. We are in the midst of winter. It began balmy with high hopes of only a few blustery days. However, we are in Cleveland, Ohio. The trees are snow covered. Many plants are dormant until the Spring. However, there ARE still bushes that continue thriving and our Easter and Christmas Poinsettias are vibrant in their yellow and red. In today's readings, Jesus uses prayer, scripture, and the Bible to describe how living things continue to thrive, even in the midst of a cold, winter. Through God's word and daily prayer, our spirit is nourished, refreshed and we go through a rebirth each time we read a new scripture reading. We have to believe that this will keep us alive until we meet our Maker.
In the second lesson for today (Jn 18:28), another purpose of prayer is uncovering our blindspots. The very same people who directed Jesus to die were so particular about not violating Passover and the Sabbath. They were blinded in many ways. They did not see the entire picture, their priorities were a bit tilted. We can all admit to having blindspots at times. By praying, we take the cover off of the blindspot and light up what had been missing for so long.
Give me the faith and direction to uncover what blinds me most. Let me thrive through prayer, good works and following in your footsteps.
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