Sunday Thoughts

I am the first to admit, I'm far from perfect and never claim or have claimed to be a perfect Catholic, never-the-less, in my "moments" of hardship and trials with-in my spirit, I do try to seek answers from the One that I was raised to believe, has the answers to everything....

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Inner Storms

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

MARK 4:39-40
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God, I am afraid of the inner storm that brews deep within my soul, too close to the shore of my daily life. The rough waters could destroy all that I care about. Just like Your disciples, I watch You calm the seas, and yet I still do not fully believe that Your power can hold me up or subside the torrents in my spirit.

I reveal my rage to You, Lord, I see You rebuke my wild emotions. And as peace replaces the jagged edge of leftover pain, I believe that You, Lord, will hold me up.

The Fortress of Knowledge

Then you will understand what is right and just and fair -- every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.

PROVERBS 2:9-11


Because of my view of life has changed, deepened because of my hurts, I find that I am understanding more about You and the value of life. Awareness does not deepen the wounds in the way I had feared. Understanding does reveal places of hurt that I had not even known existed. But on the heels of understanding, You offer wisdom and knowledge which create a fortress around my heart.

Within that fortress, my heart and spirit have a chance for restoration. You created knowledge to be a part of Your plan for my healing, Lord. No pain can match the wisdom and leading of Your love.