God has the master plan for us

It was another fruitful evening at the Lenten session with Father Trevor yesterday. I am truely edified by all the stories that were shared. Though I failed to share anything at the past 2 sessions, I felt compelled to share this little nugget of information which I am about to write here. However, as I figure out how to put together a sentence or two, the opportunity to share passed me by.

Anyway, this relates to the Gospel of Luke 13: 1-9 and a similar situation that a few of the people experienced. The Gospel relates the story of the owner of the vineyard wanting to cut down the fig tree that was not bearing fruit. The worker however convinced him to postpone that decision till the next year if the tree still fails to bear fruit.

We were posted a question of how we react when family, friends or members of the community do not see or want to do things our way. Many shared about their kids not going to church and how they worry for them. Father enlightened us when he said that we really worry about ourselves because we fail to influence our kids to be like us.

As I was sitting there, I felt for them, who try their level best to bring their kids up in the catholic teachings only to see them fall by the wayside. I was processing all these stories of worries coupled with some tips that were shared when I remembered the story of St Monica. Her son Augustine left the church, became a womaniser and what have you. She prayed daily for his conversion and I think after many years and tears being shed, Augustine finally converted and even became a saint. God truely has His own time. I so wanted to share this story to encourage the parents but the opportunity slipped by...

I think that God has the master plan for us and we really need to trust in Him, something I struggle with on a daily basis. It is so tough when things just seem to go south and we have no control over them...

Dear Lord, help me put my trust in you always and be patient with you as you unveil your marvelous plan for us, each and every unique one of us. Thank you God for your patience with us.