It isn’t what happens to me, but the good that expresses through me, that lasts.
Even when things don’t seem to be working out, there is always some good, working out for me. I don’t have “problems.” I have projects!
Difficulties do not come into my life to stay. They come to pass.
Troubles turns into treasures when I know that something wonderful is happening. If I feel bothered by any irritation or worry, I learn from the oyster and I say to myself, ‘Let’s get busy pearling!’”
Responsive Reading for Sunday, September 3
"Through all your days . . . keep the Lord in mind . . . . Perform good works all the days of your life . . . . For if you are steadfast in your service, your good works will bring success, not only to you, but also to all those who live uprightly.. . . you will be storing up a goodly treasure for yourself against the day of adversity” (Tobit 4:5-9).
It isn’t what happens to me, but the good that expresses through me, that lasts.
“Be . . . steadfast, undisturbed in time of adversity . . . . thus will your future be great. Accept whatever befalls you, in crushing misfortune be patient; For in fire gold is tested . . . . Trust God and he will help you; make straight your ways and hope in him . . . . trust him, and your reward will not be lost . . . . Hope for good things, for lasting joy . . .” (Sirach 2:2-9).
Even when things don’t seem to be working out, there is always some good, working out for me. I don’t have “problems.” I have projects!
“We know that all things work for good for those who love God . . . . If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:28-31).
Difficulties do not come into my life to stay. They come to pass.
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it” (Matthew 13:44-6).
Troubles turns into treasures when I know that something wonderful is happening. If I feel bothered by any irritation or worry, I learn from the oyster and I say to myself, ‘Let’s get busy pearling!’”