Finding Goodness in Being Nothing

I think these short reflections matter as when it comes down to it, we must be willing to forget ourselves and understand that we are small.  Once we understand our smallness, our nothingness; we can realize that it is our nothingness that signafies our worth to God.  And what better way to find our worth to God through Christ than to see ourselves as everyone else - the little inkling of the Lord in each of us.  This is how we discover the goodness that is of Life - through each other and living beyond ourselves.  

Jesus may hide himself, but we know He is there.

- St. Thérèse of Lisieux

The hidden truth of the Lord is that He disguises Himself within the spirit of all us. And once we understand this, we can find understand that our nothingness is a far better outcome than our Self.

Bless your persecutors; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Have the same attitude toward all. Put away ambitious thoughts and associate with those who are lowly.

- Romans 12:14-16

No matter how our day begins, how it completes, and what our feelings are toward both ourselves, our relationships and even with random strangers; it takes the will of our strength to be humbled against the animosity and resentment we might have against each other. Everyday is a struggle to be a shining example of goodness within the world. But everyday is the mark of a new territory to be exactly that, an example of goodness to our family and neighbors. So even when the world gives you lemons, add some sugar and make lemonade.

Praise be to God.