Luke 1:39-56
He has looked with favor on his lowly servant...the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name
Lord,
You have done great things for me, a nobody. I will quit asking you why. I know why. There is nothing more for me to do except accept your gifts and follow your will. I know this is you and it is where you are leading me and where you want to use me. I do not need to ask why any more. Lord, forgive me for asking why so often. I know it has taken up so much energy and so much time. I believe it is the evil ones who have been trying to distract me. They have been taking me by the shoulders and turning me away from you every chance they get, when they have seen me going toward you, following the path you have for me, they distract me with all the trash , things taht do't matter. They have filled me with their lies.
Just being aware has given them has given you so much power, power agains them and power to walk in my ways. You know their voices. You know their lies. You know the feelings and residue they leave you with and leave behind. Now is the time to quit looking back at them and listening to them and even answering them for nay reason. You know how ignoring feels. You know the power of being the object of being ignored. that is what you are to do to them, yes they will not like it and will become angry at your response or lack of response and yes, they will try harder but sooner or later, they will give up that game. They will move on so you must also be prepared for that and keep your eyes on me. Every time you are aware that it is them, you have to rebuke them and send them to me and move your eyes back to mine. You will not make them go away permanently but you can bind them and send them on their way and not allow them back, not give them any power when they come back. You can shut the door and not answer it when they come calling. It is up to you alone. You have the grace.
Lectio Divina: We've been reading, meditating, reflecting and journaling about the daily scripture reading for some time. Now we want more. We want to share how the Lord is speaking to us through the daily Gospel readings. If you would like to share how the Lord is speaking to you through the Scriptures or comment on ours, we would love you to join us on this journey toward a more intimate relationship with our Lord through His Word.
My personal reflection
My personal reflection is usually in the form of a conversation with God and usually includes both sides of the conversation. I know it's weird but that's how the Lord speaks to me.
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