Recently I’m seeing how my self-sufficiency has colored the lens of my life, especially stunting my capacity for spiritual growth. My mindset was one of sacrifice that hardened my heart rather than of one of soft desire to live a life of love. But through my constant willingness to surrender to God’s plan, I’m learning that obedience is better than sacrifice. The stains from the lens with which I’m viewing the world is adjusting to a more loving view of the world.
As I seek love, the view becomes clear and my life becomes in focus.
Let us pray with St. Thomas Aquinas today:
Grant me, Lord, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.
Smitten With Goodness 
Reminds me of… “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22 NLT
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