Lucy Waskiewicz

January 26, 2017

9-9
Theme- Guidance
Passage- Psalms 27: 9,11 (9) Do not hide your face from me, do not repel your
servant in anger. You are my salvation; do not cast me off; do not forsake me, God
my savior! ... (11) Lord, show me your way; lead me on a level path because of my
enemies.
Reflection- In our modern world, overrun daily with the never-ending flow of media
at the tips of our fingers, it can be easily to get lost in the waves of gossip and
trends and influences that we are constantly subject to. Media and the new cultures
it presents to us encourage lifestyles of the fun, the rich, and the famous, but these
can often clash with the way God wants us to live our lives. With many ideas against
Gods will becoming common and expected of us, it can be hard to turn away from
their temptations, like pre-marital sex and abortion. However, through the midst of
the frenzy we see and hear each day, we can turn back to Gods clear voice and
words of truth with Scripture, Mass, and prayer. For through these mediums, we
come to know the empty, materialistic promises of the culture around us and
become more familiar with the fulfilling promises God makes to us. By looking only
to him for true guidance in our lives, we can start on the path of righteousness and
strive toward our destiny of eternal life with Him in Heaven.
Prayer-
Holiest and Ever-Loving Father, Source of all that is Righteous and True, we ask that
you look with favor upon us
Show to us your most sacred face, turn our eyes from idle temptations
Lift us in your glory to you, as we struggle to prevail through the throng of our
enemies
May we see clearly your way, your path of righteousness
And free us from the burdens of the unfulfilling ways that beckon
Lord, we ask that you forgive us of our past wrongdoings and pray not cast us out
For you alone can show us the way to eternal life with you, a road leading to Heaven
You alone are the Way, the Truth, and the Light; eternal life flows from your sacred
Trinity
May your suffering not been in vain, may we come to know you, our Savior
May we find the wisdom, courage, and guidance to follow you all the days of our
lives, Amen.