2 Thessalonians 3:9
When I was attending a statistics class, I
learned about something called the KISS rule.
It is a simple acronym that means “Keep It Simple, Statistician”. In every analysis, we must look at the
problem as simple as possible, analyze the causes as simple as possible and
implement simple actions.
This is a simple model of success even with
our lives – being simple and humble. When
my mother taught me to recite little prayers, she taught me simple ones
first. But she established a cornerstone
upon which a castle of faith could be built.
My spiritual castle is still under
construction. I know that God isn’t
finished with me yet. The point is to
start small, keep it simple and build on that, one prayer brick at a time. Then, become the model for others to imitate.
In his letter to the Thessalonians, St.
Paul advised them no to be distracted by what will happen in the future and
even think of the end of the world. They
should focus on today and live their lives for God and for others, “being the
model for all”, as they imitate the ways of the disciples.
St. Paul was a power preacher who practiced
what he preached. A very great model of
our faith. Even if words failed him, he
sought to conduct himself as a worthy disciple so that his life would be his
sermon.
Acknowledge God's presence gratefully every
moment of our lives, not just on Sunday mornings. Be a model for others, as we see new faces of
God every day in every person we meet.
Let us pray +
Lord Jesus, protect us from hypocrisy; help
us to live as You lived and make of our lives Your word to the world. Amen +
For You darkness itself is not dark, and night shines as the day.
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