I went to the garage to find something I was looking for. My garage can be a dark hole at times when I allow my procrastination to get the better of me. In my frustration I cried out to God for His peace and His help in bringing order to the chaos I saw before me. He came through and several hours later the garage looked great, order was established, and a strong sense of accomplishment in getting something major done was felt.

In the process of the cleaning and organizing, I found what I had been looking for. It was right in clear sight in front of me all along. I had looked upon it countless times but had forgotten what the container looked like that I had placed it in. I want to apply this truth to our spiritual lives and use a portion of a letter from St. Teresa of Calcutta written to her community.

“….Jesus wants me to tell you again how much love He has for each one of you – beyond all you can imagine. I worry some of you still have not really met Jesus – one to one – you and Jesus alone. We may spend time in chapel – but have you seen with the eyes of your soul how He looks at you with love? Do you really know the living Jesus – not from books but from being with Him in your heart? Have you heard the loving words He speaks to you? Ask for the grace, He is longing to give it. Until you can hear Jesus in the silence of your own heart, you will not be able to hear Him say “I thirst” in the hearts of the poor. Never give up this daily intimate contact with Jesus as the real living person – not just the idea. How can we last even one day without hearing Jesus say “I love you” – impossible. Our soul needs that as much as the body needs to breathe the air. If not, prayer is dead – meditation only thinking. Jesus wants you each to hear Him – speaking in the silence of your heart….”

What dark hole are you stepping into or facing today? What kind of storage box have you put your relationship with Jesus into? Maybe today is the day you need to rediscover Jesus in a one to one personal way; just you and Him. You can find Him today waiting to love you. Will you take the time to search?

For Reflection:
What is the hole in my life that gets in the way of my relationship with Jesus? Is my relationship with Jesus built on knowledge or from my heart? Do I allow silence to be a part of my prayer and a means of growing in my relationship with Jesus?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, come into my holes and fill them with Your Light, that I may grow in my intimacy with Jesus.

(blogged February 1, 2024)
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