BEADS OF JOY 04-03-19
“Lent – Day 25”
©2019 James Dacey, Jr. OFS
“Joy
- Exciting Daily Thoughts”
Lenten Season – Day 25
My Friends,
Wasn't yesterday’s blog exciting? I hope now, that little by
little you are beginning to see how I can stay all wound up like I do all the
time, every day. Yes, I face challenges, yes, I get discouraged, and yes, I
feel hurt and pain just like everyone else. The difference with all of us is
how we deal with it and embrace that which we have been given by God. I don't
see challenges as God punishing me, I don't see it like "woe is me"
either. I used to. But understanding what Jesus has done for me has given me a
whole new appreciation for my own pains and trials in my life. Today I'd like
to reflect on my daily thoughts. What is it that's different about what I think
about every day, and what someone who isn't overflowing with joy thinks about?
I bet you'll be surprised, maybe even shocked; and then maybe some of you might
just say that you understand and that you to think the same as me. No matter
how it's understood, please understand now that it's all about Jesus to me in
my life. We all have a one-way ticket through this life. We must help each
other along the way, but we can't take away each other’s pain, and we can't
prevent or control the outcome of someone’s death. We are individuals before
God at judgment.
This walk, a journey if you will, has many aspects to it. Most of
us have families, most of us have jobs, and we all have friends. Entwined in
that we all want to incorporate our faith and love for Jesus, and for God. However,
how is it possible when we feel like we are being pulled in every direction all
of the time? Great question! Every single day of my life includes thoughts of
when I might be with my Lord for all eternity. No, it's not a death wish; on
the contrary it's a life wish. Today we call it Predestination. I'm really into
the definition thing as you have all noticed, so let's see how the word
predestination is defined:
Predestination (pre•des•ti•na•tion) 1. The
act of predestinating: the state of being predestinated 2. The
doctrine that God in consequence of his foreknowledge of all events infallibly
guides those who are destined for salvation.
See why I like to fully understand the definitions of a word.
Predestination is all about the foreknowledge, we already know the ending. We
know Jesus wins this spiritual war on earth. We know that Jesus' death had
purpose; we know that God loves us. We know so much about this entire
experience of life already that no matter what gets thrown at us, we should be
able to handle it. I didn't say we'd get to make the outcome be the way we want
it. But by God's grace we will be able to manage our challenges more like Jesus
would want us to, that's where Joy comes in again.
On a daily basis, I obviously spend time writing, and planning
what I am going to write in each day’s blog, so those thoughts are always there.
But I do far more than that. I think of all the wonderful tools we have that
draw us close to our Lord and my heart literally skips a beat, further
expanding the depths of my joy. It is so exciting thinking about how I can draw
myself and my life even closer to Him. Let's take the bible to start with. That
book, those words, the scriptures, the stories, the parables, the people, the
miracles, Jesus' words, they all come to life to me in my life. OMGosh.. I can
go on and on just thinking about how much time I can, and I do spend in His
word. God has given us a most precious part of His love in His word. Then think
about the power of the Holy Spirit that Jesus has instilled in each of us. A
piece of God through the power of the Holy Spirit indwells in us. And that part
of us helps us stay even closer to Him. It's the greatest co-pilot anyone could
ever wish they had in their lives. See how Joy comes to life for me. I pray
that these blogs spark an overwhelming excitement inside your soul and heart,
that you can't even contain it.
See what I am talking about everybody. Now you can see how I think
about the bible and how much excitement and joy is jam packed in that wonderful
book. See now you can learn of other books that generate similar joy in my
life. I have a sort of mini library for my personal reflection and spiritual
growth that I use to guide me along the way and help me with my research. Here
they are: Catechism of the Catholic Church, St Jerome Commentary, Catch me a
rainbow Too (OFS), My Daily Bread, Preparation for Death, Devotion to Mary,
Teachings of the Catholic Church Volumes I&II, and so many others, I have a
Spiritual Library, that I have built up through the years. I try to keep my
life rich in learning as much as I can about my Lord, my relationship to Him,
and His relationship to us; and the more I keep learning the more exciting my
life really is. We will continue tomorrow as we further reflect on this Joy
inside my heart that I want you to experience, by learning how I keep His image
in my mind and heart throughout the day.
Today's Challenge: Find new and creative ways you can make your
life an instrument in sharing Jesus with others. Don't be afraid that your joy
may overwhelm others; it's funny when I watch people react. If you can, share
Jesus with excitement and love. Always pray before you speak to anyone, asking
the Holy Spirit to guide you.
Giving Everything to
God
w/ Br Malachy & Fr Mark-Mary
w/ Br Malachy & Fr Mark-Mary
LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!
Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS
Today is Wednesday: We pray the Glorious Mysteries:
The Glorious Mysteries
1. The Resurrection (Faith) –Mark 16:1-8
2. The Ascension (Hope) –Luke 24:50-53
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Love) –Acts 2:1-4
4. Assumption of Mary.1 (A Happy Death) –Rev 12:1-6
5. Coronation of Mary (Mary’s intercession) –Judith 15:9-10
Glory and Honor and Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!
Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS
Today is Wednesday: We pray the Glorious Mysteries:
The Glorious Mysteries
1. The Resurrection (Faith) –Mark 16:1-8
2. The Ascension (Hope) –Luke 24:50-53
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Love) –Acts 2:1-4
4. Assumption of Mary.1 (A Happy Death) –Rev 12:1-6
5. Coronation of Mary (Mary’s intercession) –Judith 15:9-10
Glory and Honor and Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!
Rosary Man Jim's Glorious Reflections: http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-glorious-mysteries.html
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