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I give my life freely to God.

March 14, 2022

Daniel 9:3–10 | Luke 6:27–38 | Psalm 79:1–9

The Gospel Luke 6:27-38 is one I am very familiar with in my spiritual journey because it is one I struggle with the most. In my life, I am often treated poorly by others. Individuals appear to believe it is in their right to say hurtful comments to others with no repercussion or responsibilities. It happens so often, it seems a lesson I must learn is being missed.

In my childhood I was abused by my parents. It is difficult to move from those memories on some days but with Gods loving guidance I have endured and survived. God was with me through it all and brought me out of the darkness into the light of love.

In this Gospel Luke is asking us to forgive those who hurt us and treat others as we want to be treated. My struggle appears when I live by the Golden Rule and in return more hurt is given. God is always around me during my times of questioning. When I received this reading, I was involved in an incident of hurtful comments from others. I understand this message from God and his amazing divine timing, but I do not know how to live it. How do we put our emotions aside and send love to people who hurt us? Jesus did it while hanging on a cross being tortured however, he was God’s son. The expectations of how we must live in this Gospel makes me feel discouraged and less than. It makes me feel that I will never be good enough to be one of Gods children. We are mere humans trying to live a very complex life in an ever increasing selfish and cruel world. How do we fight and manage the negative influences all around us every day in the form of the internet and social media?

I meditate every morning and thank God for the ability to wake up. I pray, more like converse, with God and my angels throughout the day asking for strength and guidance. I give my life freely to God and his infinite wisdom to show me the path to walk and life to live. I believe in my heart love conquers all and there is more light in this world than darkness. So, I will continue to pray for more forgiveness and compassion. I hope God will give me a tougher side so the actions of others won’t have such an impact on me. I will work on trying to let go of my pain and send blessings out to those who need it. And I will realize I am already one of God’s children and He loves me with all of my faults and failures, and I will love myself.

Dale Belluscio