give to god.........

"When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "You still lack one thing.  Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in Heaven.  Then come follow me."  (Luke 18:22)

We talked about what we are giving to God before - especially when we are giving gifts to others, like at Christmas.  All through this season of Lent we have also spoken about "LISTEN to him" - as in paying attention to what God is saying to each, and all, of us.  Between the two wondering what we are giving to God, how we are doing what God is saying to us, is what is happening today.  Are we really listening?  IF we are listening are we doing what God is asking us to do?  Are we telling anyone?  How are we giving "back" to God?

The Scriptures, today, are about the close relationship with God.  In Jeremiah we are being reminded of the Covenant "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts.  I will be their God, and they will be my people."  (31:33b)  In Hebrews we are being reminded that Jesus is "God's son AND a priest forever."  (Hebrews 5:5-6)  The part reminding us of what we should be doing is the way Jesus is answering the "ruler," "rich young man" or "religious leader" depending on which translation you are reading.  No matter which name/title you are using it also refers to us - "follow me."  (Luke 18:22)  Are we listening?  Are we doing?  Even if we aren't selling all our worldly goods are actually doing the "follow me"?

As we, as primary Caregivers, are trying to juggle busy schedules, changes happening (and coming) and listen for what God is saying to each of us are we really listening?  Or are we letting the world, the storms and all the "noise" get in our way?  Have we, maybe, even let all our worldly goods AND our busy schedules, get in the way?  Something to think about.......