Like most Christians (or people of any religion, probably), although ever present, my faith ebbs and flows. Lately I haven't felt really close to God - I know he's still there, but there has been something missing on my part. I visited the Mission Santa Clara de Asis today and felt complete again. The mission is from 1777, and it was the first mission in CA dedicated to a woman (woo!). They still hold regular church services and have those scary old fashioned confessionals. At the front of the sanctuary there's a book where people write their prayer requests. There were so many, and I stood there for about 15 minutes reading them. One of them really touched me, though. It was in a child's handwritting, and said something to the extent of: "Please help my mommy get through this hard time, and please let the baby in her tummy live. I already love him." There were also several asking God to give them direction in their lives, help them find jobs, etc. It was very moving - I am so glad I decided to go check it out! It never ceases to amaze me - when I am feeling down or lost, God always finds a way to remind me why I am here.
When in doubt, read my favorite verse:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; on your own intelligence rely not. In all your thoughts be mindful of Him, and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6
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