How Do Some Lives Become More Meaningful Than Others?

How Do Some Lives Become More Meaningful Than Others?

Eileen Renders

We have learned as Catholics that God calls all of His creatures to Him. We also know that many are not chosen. This fact is deserving of our contemplation as to why, perhaps, we are not chosen. In reflection, we might want to consider the qualities of those individuals who are and will be chosen. It is not God who turns us away, but we who are not willing to serve.

In no particular order, I offer some consideration of how we can make ourselves one of God's chosen.

Are we visiting the sacraments regularly?
Do we pray the rosary frequently?
Do we accept every opportunity to do a good deed?
Do we spend time alone each day with Jesus?
Are we making God our priority as we go about each new day?
Are we measuring our love for God by the strength of our trust in Him?
Are we learning to ask ourselves, when we are not sure what to do, “What would God do”?
Have we fully and sincerely submitted to God’s will?
Are we ready to put God before all, to please and serve Him above family and spouses?
Are we learning that all life is temporary, and therefore place more importance on our soul, and realize that money and material richness will not save us from death and judgment?
Do we use some of our spare time and talents to share and to teach others?
Do we feel God’s presence within us? Do we continue to remind ourselves that we are meant to be a Temple for Christ, and where there is sin, He will not remain?
 

There are many ways we can show God our loyalty, trust, and commitment. It is then that we feel the joy, peace, and contentment He wants us to have. It is then that we will feel His divine presence within us.