PRAYER MOMENT
Saturday 9 January
2016
HE MUST GROW
GREATER
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “This same joy I feel, and now it is
complete. He must grow greater, I must grow smaller.” (John 3:22-30)
Reflection. John the Baptist retires off the
scene like an actor withdrawing from the stage once his part is performed. He rejoices
in the role he played but now it is over and it is time to go. No “third term!”
It is a moment filled with truth. Yet it can be hard. It goes against our
desire for qualifications, success and recognition. Harmless as these are they
can turn into an all-absorbing quest for my agenda. The gospel calls us in a
different way. Yes, we pursue success, but always against the greater horizon of
the plan of God. What I call success may be far from it in his eyes and what I
see as failure may be a golden road to happiness.
Prayer. Lord, teach us how to grow in the
way you lead us. Amen.
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