Annunciation 2012

The Word today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/040813.cfm) reminds and encourages me to always give God my yes when he asks for it.

God loves us so much that's why he gave us free will. He does not force us to do good or follow him, even if it is what God wants for us. We have our choice if we will give God our yes or no.

God always calls us and gives us opportunities to serve Him. As we commemorate the Annunciation, the start of it, the first joyful mystery, we see God giving Mary an opportunity to serve Him. That must have been scary for a young woman, but that did not stop her. Her obedience overcame her fear and we see Mary giving her sweet yes to serving God.

In life, we also get opportunities to serve God. Might not be in a way like Mama Mary, but God gives us opportunities to serve Him. Problem is we are not always saying yes. There are a lot of things that stop us - Fear. Concerns in life. Worries. Some are valid, like Mama Mary's. but may today's word inspire us to trust in God when he calls us, and have full faith and surrender to Him as we respond.

Father God,
Thank you for today. Thank you for the gift if time. Thank you for the gift of family. Lord, i ask that i always be appreciative of your blessings. And as i remember how much you love me, may i have the heart to love you back and give you my yes. As i do, help me completely surrender and trust that you will equip me and use me mightily for your purpose. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,
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