Have you ever heard news that seemed outrageous, audacious, mind-blowing? Surely you have. How did you react?
Well, that’s just what the people heard when the disciples told them of Jesus’s love for them—so much love that He suffered and died for them on the cross. But more, that He rose from the dead. And by our faith in that saving act, we may have eternal life with Him in heaven. Truly – outrageous, mind-blowing!
We know from Acts 2:37 that the people were cut to the heart. Mortified, they asked, “What are we to do?” What are we to do?
St. Peter tells us. Repent! Repent means to change our ways. Repent means that we are to live our life in such a way that we make a positive spiritual and material mark on everyone around us.
Do you believe that God loves you so much that He suffered and died on the cross for you? How does that truth change you? Do you acknowledge that God gives you everything? Everything you are and all that you have are gifts from God. Do you receive them gratefully and manage them well? Do you share them in justice and love with your neighbor? Do you need to make any changes?
It is the generous sharing of our resources that makes us a part of something bigger than ourselves (2Cor. 8:4). Giving of ourselves gives purpose and meaning to our lives and brings us closer in our relationship with the Lord. So, repent. Change. Be more giving, more forgiving, more loving, more merciful, and more generous.
Kindness and generousity bring us the truest sense of joy, peace, and contentment that we seek.
Being kind and genorous is the best legacy we could leave.
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