A Time of Change
My baby girl got
married. I spent most of the time with my eyes closed because every time I
looked at her I would start crying. I cried not because I was sad; I was sad
because she is all grown up. I cried not because I was happy; I was happy that
she was happy; she had found someone she loved with her whole heart. Maybe, I
cried because she was moving to another part of her life. And I was moving to another
part of mine.
Lo the day
is coming says the Lord. The day is coming when we will all eventually
come to the time of change. The time is coming to let one thing pass and
another come about.
We just experienced it
in the past election. No matter whom you voted for or who should have been
elected, we have a new president and a change.
Some people are sad. Some
people are happy. We will be all starting a new time in our lives. Isn’t this a
true reality about every day of our lives?
All the violence and
all the turmoil we see in our country today is the result of so many people who
do not know God. They are afraid of what is to come. They don’t know how to act, how to be sad, or
be happy, or how to face uncertainty.
St Paul said, “You know how one must imitate us. For we did not act in a
disorderly way among you …. On the contrary, in toil and drudgery, night and
day we worked, so as not to burden any of you.”
Sure there has always
been unhappiness, demonstrations, and turmoil in times of injustice. What
injustice has been done, nothing yet has happened. The election was a call for
change in the political system. It was cry by many that things were not right.
Our past election was based on issues of respect, dignity, and justice.
The people looked at
the way we were governed and made a choice. Those who saw that in the way this
country was being governed, they cried out, stood erect and raised our heads to
look for a change. Was it the right
choice? If that choice was made with the love of God in your heart in as part
of your conscious then you made the right choice. No matter for which candidate
you voted.
If we depend on a
person or anything of human construct to make things perfect, it will never
happen. Imitate Christ. Imitate those who imitate Christ. Work to change this
world to one of true justice. This is only possible by the love of God. The love
of God is so important in all our decisions.
During the wedding
ceremony Father Joe Martina said this to my daughter and her new husband. God’s love for Jennifer is found in the love
that Scott has for Jennifer. God’s love for Scott is found in the love that
Jennifer has for Scott.
The love of God is so
important in all our decisions. Remember that my brothers and sisters. Remember
that God’s love for each and every person we meet is shown in the love that we
have for them.
Remember
that when you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; remember you
will be persecute because you believe in the name of Jesus Christ. Remember you
will be hated by all because of Jesus’ name. Remember he promises that not a
hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your
lives.
These are all
promises of eternal life and living in the eternal love that is from God. The
eternal love is the love a Christian has for their spouse, for their
neighbor, and even for those with who we don’t agree.
All new relationships
face these challenges. We all stare in the face of change. Every marriage is
tested. Everyone will cry to some degree as they come to that new part of their
lives. Embrace them in God’s love.
To my daughter and
her new husband (my new son) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Huey; may you live in the love
for each other found in the eternal love of God.
Yall be good, yall be
holy and preach the gospel by the way you live and love. Amen.
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