Hear me, O islands, listen, O distant peoples. The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow of his arm. He made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me. You are my servant, he said to me, Israel, through whom I show my glory. Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength, yet my reward is with the Lord, my recompense is with my God. For now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb, that Jacob may be brought back to him and Israel gathered to him; and I am made glorious in the sight of the Lord, and my God is now my strength! It is too little, he says, for you to be my servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and restore the survivors of Israel; I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
Thoughts: God created you and has called you. From the very moment of your conception, he has known you. He has great plans for your life. Throughout the Gospel you can hear the call of Jesus to take up your cross and follow him. It is a call to take all the bad stuff, all the sin in life and offer it back up to God to attain freedom. It is to offer up the pain and suffering life brings so you can live in joy and peace. It is his desire for you to live a full life – having fun – celebrating this precious gift he has given. In this way, you will be a true light to the world, loving and living in joy even through the suffering. Blessed Mother Theresa said, "Life is the most beautiful gift of God."
Prayer: Dear God, please help me to see my life as the gift that it is. Thank you for loving me and creating me. Please help me to be your good and faithful servant, and to so in joy, bringing your light to the world. Amen
Challenge: cover your hands in dirt (or charcoal) and rub them together to release the excess dirt. Look at all the lines in your hands and your finger prints. (dirt/charcoal helps you see the it better) Know God designed you just the way you are. He knows every line and curve. Not even identical twins have the same finger prints.
Mediation song: its about Christians just having fun.
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=FBB10JNU
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