The word seek,
as defined by Webster’s Dictionary, can mean to search for; to be in quest of;
to ask for something or to achieve something. Seeking God can mean that we may be lost, or
we may be seeking God’s will in our lives, or seeking God to ask for a need. Seeking God in any of these forms is a journey
that takes a lifetime. A journey that
calls us to conversion throughout our lives. The scriptures, the Eucharist, and personal
prayer guides us in this journey.
As with any
journey we need to take a few things along. Matthew’s Gospel gives us the tools we need
for our spiritual journey through the Beatitudes [Matthew 5:1-12]. Meekness, showing mercy, being a peacemaker,
being hungry for justice and a few others. And this journey isn’t without its trials and
tribulations. We’re warned that there will be insults and persecutions along
the way. Nowhere in scripture does it
say that being a follower of Christ is going to be a breeze. On the contrary, it’s challenging to be a
Christian. If we are walking on the
right path it will be hard sometimes not just for us but for those around us as
well. We challenge others not so much
with our words as we do with our actions.
Saint Paul’s
letter to the Corinthians also assists us in this journey of seeking God by
explaining the difference between the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world
[1 Corinthians 1:26-31]. How do we know
what is the wisdom of the world and what is the wisdom of God? Taking time to reflect upon a situation,
events, or what someone else says to us or to a larger group is important. What is going to be my response considering
the scriptures or teachings of the Church? How am I going to grow in my spiritual life
because of my response? Is it going to
push me outside of my comfort zone? Am I
willing to take the risk?
Lord of
perfection, You call me to journey with You up the high mountain of holiness.
May I always see this journey as one that is glorious and fulfilling. I choose
the life of perfection to which I am called and pray that I will always be open
to the deepest moral truths You wish me to live. Jesus, I trust in You!
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