PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 27 February 2017
LOOKING AT
HIM, LOVED HIM
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: Jesus, looking at him, loved him and
said, “you lack one thing.” (Mark 16:17-27)
Reflection. Jesus wanted the young man to launch
out into the deep. He wanted him – as we heard in yesterday’s gospel – to cease
worrying about what he had and reach out for what he did not have.. Jesus
wanted him to open his heart in trust towards God. It was step too far for the young
man. But Jesus loved him no matter what his choice. It was just that he wanted
him to choose what would expand his heart and make him more capable of
receiving the fullness of life. His wealth was getting in the way.
Prayer. Lord, help
us to expand our heart by learning to trust – in ourselves, in others and in you.
Amen.
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