Tuesday, Third Week of Lent
TUESDAY, THIRD WEEK OF LENT
Surprised By
Joy
Do not
remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast
love remember me, for your goodness’ sake, O LORD! Psalm 25:7
As we grow
old, we will have to stretch our arms, be guided and led to places we would
rather not go. What was true for Peter will be true for us. There is suffering
ahead of us, immense suffering, a suffering that will continue to tempt us to
think that we have chosen the wrong road and that others were more shrewd than
we were. But don’t be surprised by pain. Be surprised by joy, be surprised by
the little flower that shows its beauty in the midst of a barren desert, and be
surprised by the immense healing power that keeps bursting forth like springs
of fresh water from the depths of our pain. And so, with an eye focused on the
poor, a heart trusting that we will get what we need, and a spirit always
surprised by joy, we will exercise true power and walk through this valley of
darkness performing and witnessing miracles.
Where is
your favourite place to be alone with God? Resolve to take advantage of it more
often.
Henri J. M. Nouwen
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