Sometimes, I feel like I'm not doing "enough" for God. How can I do more? As a wife and mother, I have my share of household duties, as well as the loving attentiveness I give to my husband and children. Though I must confess that I miss being part of a parish ministry that is more direct, teaching others about God's Love. Then again, I can do this at home too!
While in this season of life, I am realizing more and more how I am called to live like the Holy Family, Jesus Mary and Joseph, in those beginnings where a child needs the most assistance and love, as they develop and grow. I have learned that this time of hiddenness can be united with all cloistered religious, who work diligently for the Kingdom "behind the scenes."
I like to offer up my intentions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, plus show my husband and kids that same, Christlike Love. Let every sweep of the broom, sauteeing of the skillet, and, of course, the pausing to look at a loved one count! Yes, sometimes I fall short in the sometimes-rush-of-things, but He and my "flexible" family take what they receive all the same. We are united in that love.
It is my hope that my actions say "I care about you, you can trust me." And not just me, but trust and know of that care, where love is drawn and nurtured from: the Heart of Jesus.
May our examples bring others to know what love is, and Where that Love comes from.
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