Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14
“Sanctity does not depend on one’s state in life – single, married, widower, or minister – but on our personal correspondence with the grace God grants each one of us.”
Josemaria Escrivá in In Love With the Church (Strongsville: Scepter, 2008) 67.
Today’s reading moved me in this way.
My sanctity or holiness relates not to my position but to my personal interaction with the grace of God. I feel this most, I think, when I step out of my comfort zone.
For example, when I take trips like Caribbean one to attempt new tasks and serve in new countries.
When I travel, I find myself constantly in personal correspondence with people and with God. I often talk out loud to Him in the quietness of my hotel room. I believe He hears me.
I find myself saying things like, “What should I do, Lord?” or “How should I handle this situation?”
But notice, if I was at home I could slide into fleshy actions or attitudes (and sometimes I do), without conversing with Him. It appears as the “I know what to do Lord” or “I know how to handle this.”
So for me the answer is in the “make every effort” part of living at peace with people and being holy.
God wants us to look to Him always, to reflect His love with generosity and to rely on His grace to do this. As we live into that rhythm, we become more like Jesus.
Make it so Lord, in each of us. And continue to guide our efforts in Jamaica.
Keep praying. Fun TV interview yesterday on the “Smile Jamaica” good morning show. Another one today. Then huge launch event tomorrow. Appreciate your prayers.
Our GTP Chinese team is in Taiwan and also out of their comfort zone yet powerfully experiencing God and His favor. Thank you LORD.