Mother Theresa’s thought makes a lot of sense. So does an idea expressed in a poem and hymn by Mary Baker Eddy titled “Satisfied”: “It matters not what be thy lot, So Love doth guide;” (Hymn # 160 – Christian Science Hymnal). To me, this means that it’s not critically important what type of work we do or what our so-called “station in life” is, as long as the things we do are prompted or impelled by God, divine Love.
The Greek dictionary for the New Testament in Strong’s Concordance of The Bible gives us the definition of “grace”: “The divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude.” This shows us that our work is to ask for God’s guidance, then express it in our daily tasks, and to be grateful for this. This is a recipe for joy, fulfillment, and spiritual peace.
Just think of the joy of children blowing on the parachute ball of a dandelion, and watching the seeds float off in the wind. The accompanying smiles and laughter are expressions of love that fulfill the children’s activity of the moment.
The hymn I mentioned above continues: “God able is To raise up seed – in thought and deed- To faithful His.” I think this means that God helps each person to find ways to be joyful each day and to learn more about their purpose in life.
The first Beatitude (be-attitude) breaks down to blessed are they who know they have need of God. This humility, when activated with love, brings power to each and every life and action.
Mother Theresa’s thought makes a lot of sense. So does an idea expressed in a poem and hymn by Mary Baker Eddy titled “Satisfied”: “It matters not what be thy lot, So Love doth guide;” (Hymn # 160 – Christian Science Hymnal). To me, this means that it’s not critically important what type of work we do or what our so-called “station in life” is, as long as the things we do are prompted or impelled by God, divine Love.
The Greek dictionary for the New Testament in Strong’s Concordance of The Bible gives us the definition of “grace”: “The divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude.” This shows us that our work is to ask for God’s guidance, then express it in our daily tasks, and to be grateful for this. This is a recipe for joy, fulfillment, and spiritual peace.
Just think of the joy of children blowing on the parachute ball of a dandelion, and watching the seeds float off in the wind. The accompanying smiles and laughter are expressions of love that fulfill the children’s activity of the moment.
The hymn I mentioned above continues: “God able is To raise up seed – in thought and deed- To faithful His.” I think this means that God helps each person to find ways to be joyful each day and to learn more about their purpose in life.
The first Beatitude (be-attitude) breaks down to blessed are they who know they have need of God. This humility, when activated with love, brings power to each and every life and action.