At Your Service, Lord!
If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ. – Galatians 1:10
I glanced at the clock on my computer monitor. It was 5:40 PM.
I shut down my computer, packed my things and hurriedly went down. I
felt relieved as I settled in my seat inside our shuttle service. I
thanked God for helping me accomplish all that I needed to do that day.
I
used to work in a multinational company in Parañaque. A coaster leaves
at exactly 5:45 PM every day to bring northbound employees to the Ayala
MRT station. While most of our co-employees worked long hours, I was one
of those who worked hard every day to finish my tasks within eight
hours.
It
was challenging to go against the norm. Not all my officemates
understood and agreed with my reasons. But I persevered each day for
more than five years because I had a burning “yes.” That “yes” was my
response to Jesus’ invitation to commune with Him every day in the Holy
Mass and to serve Him through a community of single, working
professionals. If I had chosen to please my bosses and my officemates
then, I won’t be able to offer the prime of my youth to God. Teresa Gumap-as Dumadag
(teregmps@yahoo.com)
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REFLECTION:
Who are you trying to please?
Lord Jesus, help me remember that Your approval is more important than men’s approval.
St. John Leonardi, priest, pray for us.
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