Reflections
November 25, 2011
Luke 21:34-36
Jesus said to His disciples, “Beware that your hearts do not become
drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life,
and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will
assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all
times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations
that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Reflection:
The anxieties of daily life. Our daily concerns and struggles can
drown and stifle us. Trying to make ends meet, rearing the kids and
doing the household chores, beating work deadlines and target
collections at the office, meeting other people’s expectations – all
these add to our daily anxieties.
“Cast your care upon the Lord” (Ps 55:23). We are never alone when we
face the unknown. After doing the best we can, we can rest and entrust
the results to the Lord. We can only do so much. Leave some work for God
to do. Let God be God in your life.
A friend lived a very long life. His secret? He bangs the door of his
bedroom before he goes to sleep and prays, “Lord, I have finished work
for the day. Now I’m going to rest and it’s Your turn to work!” Then he
sleeps soundly.
Do nothing this Saturday.
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