Worker

The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/120614.cfm) reminds me that we are called to be workers for God.

God needs us to help him in building his kingdom on earth. God needs warm bodies to reach out to others, to make others feel His love for them. The gospel tells us:

“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;
so ask the master of the harvest
to send out laborers for his harvest.”

God needs workers for his kingdom.

Life on earth should not just be about us. It should not be just about what we want to do or to happen. We should not forget who gave us life in the first place. We should not forget who loved us first, who saved us, and who continues to bless us.

As we are blessed, as we are filled with God’s love, we are also called to pass it to others. We are blessed not for us to keep it, but bless others as well. We experience God not just for us to treasure the moment, but share him with others. We have a relationship with God not just for ourselves, but for others to have the same relationship as well.

It is easy to just focus on oneself, on the people you love, on what you want. But God reminds us that we should also be workers for him. No matter where we are and what we do, we are called to be workers for God’s kingdom.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another chance to rest. Thank you for another opportunity to feel your love. Thank you for the reminder of what you want and need me to do. Help me be a willing worker for your kingdom. May I be willing to step out of my comfort zone and do things for your kingdom as well. Amen.

Blessed weekend!

In Christ,

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