Lent Day #35

This week's reflections seem to revolve around our relationship with God. Jesus had a wonderful relationship with God and did every last thing that was expected of Him, including sacrificing his life.

Really, how is MY relationship with God? I'd like to think it is Father to Child, no secrets, and love flowing down a two-way street. Unfortunately, when we get caught up in "life" it seems the first person we neglect or forget is God. We are so consumed with earthly obligations and our finite existence that we forget this is just a stop along the way to a better place.

We really need to remember constantly that God is with us, through thick and thin. We need to keep the lines of communication open. Even if we screw up, that's the great thing, God overlooks every shortcoming we have and smothers us with love. I would think we would welcome this type of relationship. So often, earthly relationships cause pain and sorrow or can be hurtful. The only one that loves us for us is God (except for maybe our little puppy dog who also loves us unconditionally!).

Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30.

Take some time to re-acquaint ourselves with our Father, our friend, who loves us for who we are inside.