Ruins at Corinth, Greece, 2012, taken by Martha Wiggins
“In the first place, beg of God by most earnest prayer, that He perfect whatever good you begin, in order that He who has been pleased to count us in the number of His children, need never be grieved at our evil deeds. For we ought at all times so to serve Him with the good things which He has given us.” (Rule of St. Benedict, Prologue: 4-6)
Many never start something because they believe they will fail. Many at Christmas desire to do good works, but are overwhelmed at the great need of so many. The desire to start, the desire to help is thwarted over a perceived outcome. All of us are not destined or called to do big things, but we are destined, we are called to ‘do’ in His Name.
During this season of Advent, as we await the coming of our Lord and Savior as Light of the world, let us pray each morning:
“Lord, take everything that I think, do, and say this day and make it serve Your greater Glory and Your Holy Name. Most especially, show me where I can make a difference and guide my activities. Lord, let me not hesitate when I hear my name called, and then perfect whatever good work you have me begin. I desire no other reward than your Holy Love. Amen” (MMW)
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.” Titus 2:11-14
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