Greetings Prayer Warriors,
On Sunday during the homily, I was struck by the priest’s
challenge regarding one’s faith/religion. I’ll paraphrase. “Are you asking the hard questions? “ he
challenged, “or, do you just practice your religion because it was passed down
to you generationally? His point was
that without critical thinking, challenging the premise, hearing all
perspectives, doing your own research, and discovering the foundation you’ll
never own your faith, let alone be able to defend it.
The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge, and the ear
of the wise seeks knowledge. Proverbs
18:15
Perhaps that applies to marriage as well. Do you ask the hard questions? Why did Jesus make marriage
indissoluble? Why would he choose to
perform his first miracle at a wedding feast? What does it mean, “the two shall become one”? What’s the purpose of
having children? Does it matter? Does
marriage matter?
When we don't seek to understand the “why”, we create our own false narrative to fit our own situation.
Lord, increase our
curiosity to learn, to be your disciples. May we seek to understand your
perfect plan for marriage and grow in perfect love. Set our hearts aflame; give
us the fire of desire! May you bless our efforts and our marriages!
There is plenty of information available to answer the
“Why?” Take the step toward fully owning your marital commitment.
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Janet
Challenge the apathetic. Pass it on!
