Praise God!May 2, 2011
The Lord never ceases to amaze me. It's been quite a beautiful Lent, and Easter season. The most joyous and spiritual season of the year! Praise God.
I haven't been as committed as I would like to be. Although I am writing a bit more outside of the blog, I need to remember that I have this blog available, to witness God's unending love, and everlasting Divine Mercy.
I had off today, Monday, following a weekend in PA to visit my best friend and celebrate with her at her bridal shower! Praise God =). Today, following some errands, mass and adoration, I went for a jog. Of course, I was listening to praise and worship (I can sing along and the Lord gives me such strength to continue), and He was revealing Himself to me in a profound way.
I lifted the 3rd mile up for a special person, his special intention. While praying for this person, the Lord was showing me, telling me, about total sacrifice and surrender. I was offering my body up to the Lord for someone else. He desires us to do that for Him always! Praise God! It allowed me to realize that I want to give myself totally to the Lord, that His will be done in me. A total sacrifice for Jesus, and God's great love allows me to see, this total sacrifice is the love in which I am to love a spouse. A total selfless giving of my body, mind, and spirit. Once we give ourselves to Jesus in this way, and surrender to Him completely, His grace allows us to do the same for someone on earth. Jesus' total surrender and sacrifice for us, for His Father. Thank You, Lord!
The Lord has also been placing on my heart, holy love, purity in spousal love and in marriage. A perfect example, the holy family, Mary, Joseph and Jesus. "I am holy, because You are holy."
I grew up Catholic, and I thank God for blessing me with a great family, beautiful parents and 2 siblings. In my youth, I was blessed with many opportunities to develop talents, that lead me into many great experiences and ultimately lead me to play softball in college. However, I didn't "care" enough about "church" as I did sports, and through time, friends, and other distractions, I completely fell away from the beautiful kingdom of God.
The Lord, through His great and Divine mercy, brought me back into His kingdom with much trial and perseverance. Now, about 3.5 years following my initial choice to say yes to God, He has blessed me with the desire to have holy relationships, and fulfill my vocation as a wife and mother, in holiness. Praise God, it's so beautiful!
Through many trials, and experiences of "getting it wrong" I have come to see and believe with my whole heart, that God's plan for my husband is to lead me into heaven, close to Jesus' love, and His truth. I know that God's plan is perfect, and I surrender to Him, I trust in Jesus!
There is no other way. Nothing in the past has ever felt right, but what does feel right right now, is surrendering completely to God. He has placed on my heart, the desire to sacrifice my body, as a living vessel for His Spirit to dwell, sacrifice my mind, to remain in His Word at all times, and spirit, to be united with His in purity, self-control, and love. Praise God, for bringing me into the light of His glorious kingdom, where my heart is fulfilled, and sustained in His love!
God bless you all, and may He keep you always, close to His Son's most Sacred Heart, burning and thirsting for our surrender each day!
God's peace be with you ~
Erin
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