As the new year begins, there are many disturbing things happening in our world. There are wars, people suffering from hunger and the basic needs of life, many as the result of war, problems in government, and in family life. The list is to numerous to enumerate. But in this new year we are not hopeless. In the Holy Cross Community, we have a motto which states that “We are people with hope to bring.” We say this not because we are always optimistic but because we have Jesus’ promise that he will be with us no matter what we are experiencing.
Life can be like a roller coaster with many ups and downs. With Jesus at our side and with the grace from the Holy Spirit, we will be able to follow God’s will. God will have our back, and we will be able to live a significant life even with the crosses that we might have to bear.
How do we proceed? We need to continue to have faith, choose hope and receive God’s unconditional love and renew our resolve each day. Jesus says we cannot enter the Kingdom of God unless we become like little children. I think he means that we need to give up trying to control our life from our ego and be willing to put ourselves into God’s hands.
- Are you experiencing some anxiety as the new year begins?
- Do you experience God’s love for you each day?
- Does this experience of God’s unconditional love bring you hope and consolation?
O God, help me to rely on you and your presence each day.