"So when Joseph came up to them, they
stripped him of the long tunic he had on; then they took him and threw him into
the cistern, which was empty and dry." (Genesis 37:24)
"Remember the marvels the Lord
has done." (Psalm 105:5)
Have you ever felt abandoned,
uncared for, left behind or cut off from loved ones? From a particular
relationship or a group? From God?
There are
moments in my life when I feel like that.
There are
days when I feel like Joseph -- thrown into a pit, alone, stuck in a rut. These
are the days I battle things in which the desired outcomes are out of my
control. These are the days that I learn humility -- times in my life when I
have to deal with criticisms, insults, and pains.
Other times,
my vices get the best of me. I feel like Joseph's brothers. I get jealous,
resent others, and get mad at God. Why did God give this person the
blessings I was praying for but not me?
Today's
readings remind me that we serve a God who can redeem them all for a greater
good -- a greater purpose. God can redeem my heart when I feel alone, lonely
and / or rejected. God can also redeem my heart when I am drenched in my sins
and imperfections. It is comforting to remember that the Lord knows our
thoughts and feelings well. He knows them not only because He created us but
also because He cares. He cares because He chooses to love us. We are His
beloved.
Reflected by
Gabriella Karina
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