What I've Been Thinking About Today

Once upon a time, a boy was born to a woman who had all but given up on life because she couldn't have kids. When this kid was old enough, she sent him into priesthood, saying that she would give this awesome gift back to God. Following his mother's example, Samuel learns all the tricks of the trade, defends his Creator, and calls out people who don't. One time, when Samuel was feeling especially lost, after his spiritual leaders had let him down, he didn't turn to God and say, "Man, your people are kind of shady!" Instead Samuel humbly looks to God for guidance and says, "I'm ready to listen, Lord. Tell me what you want me to do."

That's amazing. All at once Samuel recognized the corruption in the church, dealt with it, and acknowledged that this corruption came not from God, but from man. What an apt lesson in these days of the politically-driven "Religious Right"! But that's no matter, the point, for me at least, is that those who seek God, will hear Him, be lead by Him, and in the midst of struggle when the world doesn't give you the support you think you need, God will be there. Always.