In our gospel today we hear “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask you.” How many times do we approach God in this way? I know I certainly do so repeatedly ‘even though I know better.’ But as Jesus tells us, “we do not know what we are asking.” In other words, be careful what you wish for. Our Responsorial Psalm gives us the proper attitude and approach we should come to God with. “Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.” We should come to the Lord humbly seeking His mercy placing our trust fully and completely in Him.
As Vincentians, this captures the essence of our ministry. We come to God, seeking mercy for ourselves and for those whom He brings before us. Even when we do not understand or like where God is leading us, we must trust completely in His Divine Providence. Every time we give over to God that which belongs to Him (everything), we grow a little more in holiness. Do I trust in His ways at all times? Do I walk in humility before God? Am I willing to offer myself sacrificially that His mercy and goodness may be seen by others?
Lord Jesus, help me to always place myself before you in service and gratitude. Allow me to grow each day in humility, sacrificing my needs and desires that I may make know your mercy in the lives of others. Give me a heart that fully commits to you and trusts in your ways. We pray all of this in your name. Amen