Be Steadfast and Immovable

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

Reactions: Today’s topic was witnessing, which was prompted by a conversation I recently had with an old friend outside of church. Though I usually don’t consider myself much of a witness, I ended up telling Irene, a brand new retiree, about my spiritual journey. We plan to get together in a few weeks so she can learn more about the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Ignatian Spirituality, both of which intrigued her.

During my prayer session today, I repeated the words “Be steadfast ... abound in the work of the Lord.” I was heartened by the notion that my efforts to bring others to the Christ are not in vain. Though at times they might seem unproductive, I must remain resolute, unwavering, and constant in my endeavors. Just a few days ago I finally got up the courage to speak with our pastor about starting our prayer group, and he was very supportive. Now that I am seeing some progress, I am even more encouraged. Today’s meditation gave me affirmation that I am on the right path.

Another impression I had during my meditation was that it’s important for me to continue posting my reactions to my scripture reading on this blog every day. It’s a good discipline for me, and often times even more revelations are unveiled during the journaling process. In the past I’ve missed praying with scriptures for days at a time, or I prayed but didn’t journal, losing some of the meaning. I find this blog a great tool to keep me on task and grow in my relationship with the Lord.