Today's First Reading Ephesians 4:7-16
"So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful wiles. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ." Ephesians 4:14-15
I loved this reading this morning and had to write a quick meditation. I have a quiet home for the moment but on my way to a soccer game! My question for you this morning is do you feel "tossed to and fro"? I am witnessing it more and more .....mothers that are tossed to and fro from what Christ calls us to do and what the world coveys we "need" to do. Speaking the truth and acting on truth is getting harder and harder in today's society. With each day through prayer and conversation with God, I see it clearer and clearer. We mothers/women have to be strong, get tough and answer the call. We have to step down from this "ME" mentality and give ourselves as Christ calls us to do. The key to happiness is quite simple. While people are lost, being tossed to and fro, searching for the meaning of true happiness, the answer is so simple. SERVING OTHERS is truly the key to happiness. While so many are out serving themselves and saying "what is in it for me", going to counselors, seeking materialism, this little secret is in their midst and they don't even know it. When a person digs deep, rolls up her sleeves, does the "dirty work" as we mothers do daily, and serves others gently and lovingly, all of the sudden the weight of the world is lifted. You start to have a skip in your step and you start to smile a little more. What is this feeling I have inside of me that feels so good? It is Heaven's JOY, love and grace descending upon you for all the good works you are providing for others. God is a simple God and desires for us a simple and humble life. It is our world that has made trying to find the key to happiness so complicated. It is the mother tucked inside the walls of her home constantly serving her family, picking up things around the house, cleaning the messes and creating a loving and cheerful environment for her family ....it is this very place where the Angels want to dwell. Where Heaven descends and transforms the ordinary into extraordinary. It is this very place where the souls are developed for Eternity and a mothers heart grow in her conversion. Miracles take place in these simple places where a heart serves endlessly for the Kingdom of God.
So my advice to all mothers this morning who are weary and tired of carrying the heavy loads of toddlers, the home and the same old, same old......you are in the very place where Angels dwell! You are not missing out on the ones who are searching for happiness while being "tossed to and fro" in the crowds of Nordstroms or the group of women who think they "de-serve" (can't stand that word) a girls day at the Spa sipping on champagne and being served. Yes that is all fun and great but it is NOT the key to happiness as the world tells us. Rest in knowing you are exactly where you are suppose to be in God's plan. Why would a person want anything else then Heaven's design? True happiness is right in your midst so get a new attitude (I have to tell myself this weekly) and embrace the servant's heart that dwells inside of you.....when you do this you will feel the giant hug of Jesus and feel a feeling you have never felt before......a dose of "happy medicine" from Heaven!
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