+ We have an interesting
concept and reality put forth in our readings today: it is
possible to help God make up his mind! This is pretty astounding when you stop
and think about it.
We have heard from eons: God’s will is God’s will – it cannot
change – it is absolute, it is indestructible and it is irrevocable. True, but, there is every evidence that while
God doesn’t need it, he is most open to our input in his making up the plan and
course of events in our lives, the lives of our loved ones, and even our
enemies as he “speaks them immutably in the first place!”
Ahh, this means that prayer
works, it is effective and it is essential as we make our concerns known to
God, asking his help, seeking his guidance, knocking on the Golden Door of our
heavenly home – volunteering to use our gift of intelligence, foresight and
insight into mercy and human helpfulness – to aid in constructing the best
possible plan for the best possible outcome.
And so, it is wrong for us to
think that “well, God has already made up his mind,” so my prayer is pointless.
Not so. Our prayer is actually a vital part of God’ will and way – and so let
us offer our intercessory prayers with sincere and heartfelt confidence and
trust.
But then let us not forget the
other kinds of prayer that ought to accompany our petitions: and that is thanksgiving prayer, and prayer of adoration and worship – and, oh yes, prayers of sorrow and contrition when we screw things up – which we often
times do during a single day.
And in all things, we are
reminded in the first reading today, our prayer ought to be FOR GOD’S EVENTUAL
WILL AND WAY in every situation – RATHER THAN OUR OWN: making a Golden Calf of
our own stolen claims to deity, superiority and the desire to be the center of
a universe of our own making!
Yes,
let the hearts that seek the Lord in all things rejoice; let
us turn to the Lord, made of neither
silver or gold, and seek his strength and
constantly seek his face! the sweet face of a tender Father!
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