Defenseless
"WHAT'S NEW?"
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A common greeting we hear almost everyday, and most of us probably will reply, "Nothing's new---same ole daily stuff.
That is not TRUE--every moment of everyday is NEW!! And what we do with it--well, let us start by deeply realizing that every minute of every day is a GIFT!! Not to be taken for granted!
Recently this quote popped up on a post, and I loved it!!
A MINUTE
"I’ve only just a minute. Only sixty seconds in it.
Forced upon me, can’t refuse it. Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it,
But it’s up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it,
Give an account if I abuse it, Just a tiny little minute,
But eternity is in it." -Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
Dr. Mays reflection or poem, really blessed me! After reading it, whenever I was wondering, 'what next?' I thought of that 'MINUTE' given to me. Each one. If nothing came to mind of an action, then God sent the inspiration. "THANK ME. Say a little pray. See Me all around and PRAISE ME."
Or, how about just "ENJOY THE MOMENT and all that is in it! Be at peace--choose to be at peace."
St. Therese, the Little Flower of Jesus always spoke of those "LITTLE WAYS," to serve and love our Lord. This was one of the ways she chose to live out her vocation. One moment, one kind action, one prayer, one smile, one kind word---one minute at a time, being a faithful servant of God.
So, beloved of the Lord. When you think there is 'nothing to do.' When you feel bored of the same old things happening---OPEN YOUR EYES!!! Every moment, every minute is NEW TO YOU!!
It is up to you though, to seek the new, to thank God for the fact that you are still here to enjoy the GIFT of TIME given to you. Yes even, as Dr. Benjamin Mays put it, only a tiny little minute.
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About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 52 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
