Advent Day 5: Where I’m Supposed to Be

Read:

Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. Romans 13:14

Reflect:

So much of sin is a product of our pride and ego, thinking that we know more and what is best rather than surrendering to God who has knowledge of the whole plan of eternity. We have expectations that life should be a certain way rather than treating each day and breath as a gift. When I’m jealous of what others have, or live in excitement of the next party or relationship to ease the hole inside me that only God can fill, I create division in myself and become divided for the divine within. I must resist the work of the flesh of envy, drunkenness, and carousing which lead me away from you God. Let my mustard seed of faith grow my confidence in you allowing me to accept that I am exactly where I’m supposed to be.

More souls go to Hell because of the sins of the flesh than any other reason.

Our Lady of Fatima

Respond:

Lord, because nothing but my self-will separates me from you, call me to love you more than anything so I can be aligned with you.