Many times we question our
life and our existence. Like a big old oak tree that stands alone in the middle
of a crossroad, we ask ourselves, “What am I here for?” Am I like the tree that
gives shade to those who need one? Or am I here to be someone’s confidant and
comfort place when there’s no person for them? Or perhaps I am here, like the
tree, just so there is something to replace the emptiness of that crossroad. And
maybe some would even consider it old, unsightly, without a purpose. More often
than not, we keep searching for answers that are already right under our noses.
Even worse, we unconsciously ignore these answers because we only want to
search for what we want and not what is planned out for us by our Almighty
Father. This leads us to an unending quest, doing very little action and
finding less meaning in our lives. But the
Lord knows us. He knows our desires and whatever it is that we are looking for.
But He also knows our strengths and weaknesses, our capabilities, and our
limitations more than we do. Thus He plans for us in a manner that we may not
understand yet. This is then the time that we examine and question ourselves,
“What really is my purpose?” In Proverbs 16:9, it is stated that “The heart of
man plans his way, but the Lord establishes its step.” It is therefore very
helpful and important that we trust and open our hearts and minds to His ways.
When people make us feel
worthless, and we are desperate for answers, just hold on. He will lead us to
the path where we will find what we are looking for, and at the right time. Truth
be known, we not only have one single purpose. Different people see us in a
different light. Some may perceive us to be their shelter and shade, their
confidant, an instrument. Others would see us as old and useless. However,
despite the cynics, we know that there are still others that find us otherwise.
More importantly, we must believe that He has made us live for something that
is far greater than what we thought we are.
Tonight, let us all reflect
and open ourselves to receive God’s light as we continue to search for our
purpose. As in Acts 26:16, “But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have
appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to
the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to
you”
The presider for tonight’s
mass is Fr. Charlie Cenzon of the Society of Jesus.
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