Daily Thoughts - We are an Easter People.
"But a Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the men to be put outside for a short time, and said to them, "Fellow Israelites, be careful what you are about to do to these men.
So now I tell you, have nothing to do with these men, and let them go. For if this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it will destroy itself. But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them; you may even find yourselves fighting against God." They were persuaded by him." Acts 5:34-35, 38-39
A discerning heart. The Pharisee named Gamaliel reached within and listened. He did not act upon his own will, he listened to God. He does not mention the resurrection of Christ but he has contemplated the stories he has been hearing. Was he one of the Pharisee that condemned Jesus to death because of his zeal and has now come to be reconciled with God. God is love.
When we operate within the will of God and not allow our own passions to gain control we will make the right choice. For we are listening with our hearts, we are judging the outcome. Look about you, are the endeavors of God?
Human origin is self serving, God origin is other serving. Have a blessed day, spend sometime in thought, it does the heart good and the soul will benefit if the heart is good.
Dear Father, I see You at work bringing all things together, I see the strings that make up the picture coming together. Help us slow down and be deliberate with our choices. Help us see where our passions interfere with Your will. Continue to call the lost sheep home, thru poor choices You reveal the way. Prayers for a friend watching and learning how You operate. Thank You for the people You have placed within my life. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Light of Patriarchs, Pray for us.
St Ignatius, Pray for us.
St Patrick, Pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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