5th Sunday of Lent

 

The 10 commandments were written on stone,

But the Israelites made a golden calf and worshipped it.

Speed limit signs are posted on metal,

But how many people follow it?

The Constitution is written on paper,

But how many people are treated as equal?

Unless it is written on our hearts,

We will not do what we are supposed to do.

This is why Jeremiah prophesied

That God will write the Law upon their hearts.

For once God has touched our heart,

Everything changes.

Fishermen leave their nets behind;

Martyrs leave their lives behind;

Lepers become beautiful

And going to church is a joy.

For when it is written on our hearts;

everything is done out of love.

And nothing done out of love is ever a burden.

If life, or going to church or work, or family or friends

ever becomes a burden.

Something that you “have” to do

rather than something you “love” to do.

Then it is time for a new heart.

To ask God to create a clean heart in you.

And Wipe out all of the bitterness and hurt;

All the apathy and mediocrity;

And create a clean heart all over again.

One that loves!

And then nothing is too difficult

No cross too heavy;

For the deepest waters cannot quench the fires of love

Nor even death put out its flames.

God Bless