Before writing this, I sat at two airports for several hours as my flights were canceled and/or delayed. I was very weary. Then I read Isaiah 7:13. In a manner of speaking, I weary God when I:
Those who sin like Ahaz and St. Zechariah (see Is 7:12; Lk 1:20) weary the Lord. Those who have faith like that of the Blessed Virgin Mary give the Lord reason to rejoice over them with gladness and to sing joyfully because of them (Zep 3:17).
Men and women of faith, "rejoice" the Lord always. "I say it again. Rejoice!" (Phil 4:4)
| PRAYER: | Jesus, You are my Joy. May I always be Your joy. |
| PROMISE: | "I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say." –Lk 1:38 |
| PRAISE: | "O Key of David, O royal power of Israel controlling at Your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead Your captive people into freedom." |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
· Guadalupe Bible College