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Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.

 

Today's Gospel: Luke 5:1-11

Today, we find Jesus calling Peter to become one of His followers. The men had not been able to catch a single fish, but Jesus requested that they put the net down again. Though skeptical, Peter listened. The nets became full of fish, so many that it filled the boat. This was the moment that Peter knew that Jesus was more than just a good speaker. Jesus asked the men to follow Him, and they left everything and did just that.

I wonder, would I be able to just leave everything if Jesus called me? I like to think that in that scenario the answer would be yes. But are there things in my life right now that Jesus is calling me to leave to follow Him? What is keeping me from Him? Am I wrapped up in something that takes time away from Him and from doing His work here on earth?

If we are honest with ourselves, there is something in our lives, even if not inherently evil, that could be a vice to us. It’s something that keeps us from spending time with God. Maybe it is social media or kids' activities. Anything that eventually creeps in and takes our focus away from God’s plans for us.

I have had to change my daily prayer time many times to ensure that I am giving God my best and not my leftovers. I would fall asleep in prayer or be too tired to concentrate. I also realize that social media is a downfall and pulls my attention from more important things in my life. I now attempt to give God my morning time when I am most awake and it is quiet. I also put down my phone in another room and try to just focus on my family.

 

Ponder:

 

What is taking your focus away from God? What might you need to purge from your life?

 

Pray:


Dear heavenly Father, please reveal to me what is taking my attention from You, so that I may grow closer to You and become who You created me to be.

 


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But are there things in my life right now that Jesus is calling me to leave to follow Him? What is keeping me from Him? Am I wrapped up in something that takes time away from Him?
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