Reflections

Monday, May 30, 2016

He had one other to send, a beloved son. He sent him to them last of all, thinking, “They will respect my son.”
(Mark 12:6)

Lord, you sent the prophets and they were ignored or persecuted. Finally, you sent your Son, and he was crucified. Those to whom the parable of the vineyard owner and tenant was addressed did not respect you, my Jesus. They scattered when you rebuked them.

Do I respect you? You have given me this life to tend. Do I regard it as mine? Do I give you gladly what is due to you, or do I try to hang on to my pleasures and treasures? You mean for me to use and enjoy what you provide and to acknowledge that it is yours. Take whatever I don’t need, whatever distracts me from you.

How can I respect and obey you today, Lord? So far, I have no commitments. It is Memorial Day, when we remember those who died for our country. Let me honor them and thank them for their sacrifice. Let me remember, too, all who live and die for you. I thank you for everything and everyone you will send. I commend to you all my brothers and sisters. Take me out of myself so that I may serve.

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