My mom sends me the Catholic devotional each quarter - and I usually try to skim through the pages. Technically there is one prayer / article per day - but I usually just sit down and read several at a time and see if any particularly speak to me. This one did - because I like to plan all aspects of my life - even years in advance - which is not always possible, or ideal. So for those planners out there like me - maybe this will resonate.
Free From Fear
It is I. Do not be afraid. John 6:20
Freedom from the unknown allows us to live with a measure of security. We usher into being many things to keep the unknown at the far fringes of our lives. We plan our calendars months ahead. We gaze into the future, picturing our mind's eye all sorts of scenarious. To enter the unknown is terrifying.
The disciples are frightened when they see Jesus walking on the water. It was impossible for them to place that scene into any familiar category. When Jesus speaks, their fears are calmed, knowing Jesus makes the unknown bearable. We can move into the future with hope. The presence of the Lord brightens the darkness of all tomorrows.
Night nears for all of us. A time will come when we will have to leave everything and everyone behind and be brought into the unknown. Our hope is taht Jesus will speak loving words to us, inviting us to come nearer. - Fr. James Stephen Behrens, O.C.S.O.
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