FROM THE DESK OF DOM PERFETTI…
Right There!!
We’ve all been there. Where’s the mayonnaise? Do we have mayonnaise?? I thought I saw it in here! I look desperately for the pint jar that I know is in the refrigerator, but it obviously turned invisible as
soon as I opened the door!! When this phenomenon occurs, usually another family member walks up beside me and points – There it is! Right in front of your eyes! Silently I ask, “Why didn’t I see it??” My wife and I laugh at each other as this seems to happen all too often. Whether it’s the mayo, the ketchup, the bag of dog treats, or whatever the allusive item of the day may be.
Sometimes I wonder why we don’t see these items. Are our minds focused on something else? Did we have a different picture in our minds of what the item looked like and it just didn’t register? Even though these occurrences can be taken lightheartedly, there are times when our “not seeing” can lead us down difficult paths. Not finding a bottle of ketchup is minor, but other “non-sightings” can have significant consequences.
When we relate this to our spiritual lives, and our relationship with Jesus, do we have times when we “don’t see” Him or His work in our lives? How often do we find ourselves searching for answers to our most challenging issues, without realizing that Jesus is right there to hear our prayers and guide us?? When we don’t see our paths clearly, we need to remind ourselves that help is only a prayer away. When we connect with Jesus in prayer and open our hearts and minds to His sacred Words, we won’t need to look any further. Jesus will open our eyes and show us the way. We have Jesus, we have His inspired Word in our Bibles. Where do we find our answers?? Right there!!!
Dear Lord we pray – Often we find ourselves looking but not seeing. We pray that with Your help and guidance; we can always see the path you intended us to walk. Please always direct our ways and help us to seek better understanding of Your Word and as we take steps each day to get to know You better through prayer and thoughtful reflection of Your Holy Words.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving,
Dom
