Overall, I guess my blog deals with the question of God’s purpose for my life and my family. Today at mass the readings dealt with this specific topic, so I think it is the perfect time to discuss this a little more…
Adam and I have been focused on God’s will a lot lately, especially in regards to his career path. He is starting to make decisions based on using his musical talents to bring others closer to God. Adam wants to be a positive artist who writes/sings about the real life day-to-day struggles that we all have as human beings and show that there is hope even when things may be tough. So I was definitely thinking about this when 1 Peter 3: 15-18 was read today, which says, “But in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence; and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing right, if that should be God’s will, than for doing wrong. For Christ also died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.”
I’m usually not one to throw Bible verses around, but I feel that this really shows where Adam and I are at right now. In Adam’s case, he is finally aligning his “artist image” with his “real life image.” I feel excited about what God has in store for us, knowing that we are trying to keep our priorities in check and we are striving to be better individuals.
One author who talks a lot about being “the best version of ourselves” is Matthew Kelly. A book that he has written, The Rhythm of Life, is focused on this topic and encourages us to have dreams and discover our talents. Adam is currently listening to it, since he is not much of a reader. I’d been encouraging him to read it for the past couple years and finally I broke down and got the audiobook. It’s all in God’s timing! Matthew Kelly is a great motivator! He also encourages parents to frequently ask their children, “What do you think God is calling you to do with your life?” In his book, Building Better Families, he states that as a society, we often ask kids, “What do you want to do when you get older?” Many of us grow up to be unhappy with what we are doing. Maybe asking a different question will bring more fulfillment and purpose.
For more about Matthew Kelly, you can check out his website: www.matthewkelly.org.
Good night! This mommy needs her sleep!
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