Monday Meditation – Family and Friends - 5/15/2023

I am blessed with a number of wonderful family members and friends. Some have been in my life for many years, and others have just graced my life recently. Most of my family and friends are Christian, but a few seem to be a bit far from God.

Of course, I cannot judge these people. There is no way I can know what is in their hearts. They may be very close to God and I just don’t see it. But when I notice that some of these people rarely go to church, or their actions do not seem to follow the teachings of Jesus, I wonder.

It saddens me when it appears these people do not have a relationship with Jesus. Although I am far from perfect, I experience the joy of my faith - of participating in Mass, receiving the Eucharist, and doing other Christian activities. I know I don’t pray as much as I could, but when I do pray I feel close to God. And I hope that my family and friends can also experience that joy.

So, I do the things I can do – I pray for them and try to demonstrate my faith in all I do. I know Jesus loves them as much as He loves me, so if there is anything I can do to bring them a tiny bit closer to Him, I will try to do it.

Are there family and friends in your life who may not have a strong relationship with God? You don’t know of course, but it never hurts to pray for them. Be an example to them, for your actions may be the blessing they need.

Have a blessed Monday!

Faye

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