In today's first reading, Galatians 1: 13-14, St. Paul tells us that, after Jesus revealed Himself to him, he "did not immediately consult flesh and blood, nor did [he] go up to Jerusalem to those who were Apostles before me..." How often when something amazing or overpowering--good or evil, triumphs or failures--happens to us do we not go to "flesh and blood," or rush to our "Jerusalems" to seek counsel or share our stories. What if we went first to the Lord and poured out our souls to Him and, after prayer, consulted "flesh and blood."
A few days ago, I had an experience in which I did not approve of the way I reacted. Tonight I first shared it in prayer with the Lord. In my heart, I heard the Lord say to me: "Seek Me, Dorothy Ann, not justification or approval from anyone. I am enough for you." How humbling but how true!
As, in many of my prayer times when I pour out my soul to the Lord, my loved ones in heaven want "a piece of the pie", so to speak. In my heart I heard my mother say to me: "Dort, your mom! .... (she then gave me expert advice that applied to the situation). Other family members also let me know that they love me and were supporting me. Then, in the depths of my heart, I heard my mom say to me: "Dort, [w]e are here for you. Seek our counsel."
I need to learn, or the Lord is teaching me, to seek Him above all, to trust Him above all, to rely upon His counsel above all. How much heartache I would spare myself, if I followed this advice!
How about you?
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