On my commute to work this morning, I was drving along a pretty busy street and as I hit the stoplight, I noticed a small child and his father walking along the grass near the road. As I looked in the rearview mirror, I noticed the way they were walking side by side and the child was going on and on about something that seemed oh so important to him as he related it to his father. His father was listening attentively to this child. I also noticed how the father although listening and paying attention to his son, was also looking back every so often as he kept his eye on the traffic and ensuring their safety as they continued walking along the grass by the road.
I started to think of how protective, caring and aware this father was with his son. His son, I am sure was oblivious to the dangers of walking on the side of such a busy street as his dad was there right by him and he TRUSTED his father to protect him from any harm. The last thing from his mind was being hit by a car, he as more intent on talking to his father. What innocent trust he placed in his father, as they walked side by side. It was really so endearing.
As the light turned green, and I continued to drive, I immediately thought of God and how we need to keep close to him as we walk the "side roads" of life. This life is inundated with dangers that can come out of anywhere at anytime. But if we stay close to our Father we will be out of harms way. I also thought about how our conversation with our Lord and Father should be continuous as we walk along that we must keep those modes of communication open at all times.
I once read in St. Faustina's Diary of the Divne Mercy, that one time Jesus asked her how her day was, she answered "You know how my day went Jesus, you know everything!!" and Jesus replied "Yes, I do, but I want to hear YOU tell me about your day". In other words, Jesus wants to hear from us, he wants us to talk to Him as he keeps us company and is side by side with us as we are walking our path. We need to keep the lines of communication open with our father and acknoweldge his existence, His love, His amazing mercy.
Yes, we know there is a God, we know what he did for us out of love, we know we can count on Him for everything...but have you talked to Him with your whole heart? Have you told him your thoughts about your day, your fears, your anxieties, your excitement, your dreams, your hopes? Even though He already knows, it's important we build that relationship with Him, and give Him thanks every minute you you get the chance. He wants to hear from us, He waits for us in Adoration, He lives in us through the Eucharist, He is right there, so close to us, right side by side with us....do you keep Him company as He keeps you company? He pours out his Love to you, what do you give back?
Amazing Love, Amazing grace, Amazing sacrifice, for us. All for us....do you walk in silence by our Lord? Or do you tell Him how much you love him every waking minute of your own life? Talk to Him, it's the LEAST you can do.
May God's peace, love, mercy and amazing grace be bestowed on all of us and may we know how to be grateful for such an amazing gift.
Pax
Maria :)
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