Keep them Wonder-ing

Keep them Wonder-ing

   Wonder and awe are words that have been used synonymously with reverence.  I realize, continually, in my relationship with God that there are incredible things to discover and experiences to live.  The results of where God has led me is I share my faith; the awful and awe-full parts.

   Each moment closely connected with God has sparked wonder in my life.  Encounters with God may have a similar effect in the lives of others too.  God uses our experiences to reach out to others, touching many and blessing many.  A friend once told me that God is not concerned with our abilities or inabilities (or even disabilities); God is most interested in our availability, dependability and reliability.

   The 'ability is by our choice.  With our, “Yes Lord,” we open a doorway for wonder-ing.  I have been a Catechist with different age children for several years.  God continues to show me that I am not a teacher, but rather a Catechist – one who shares their faith.

   What the students learn is up to them, based on their openness to learn.  I too learn about God through the students’ sharings.  In that way the wonder-ing keeps going in my life also.

   Wonder-ing is for anyone who wants to keep growing in their faith.  We can’t imagine all that God has and wants to share with us.  We can only take a little bit at a time.  But even that small amount of God’s love has left me awe-struck many times.  It is this kind of sharing from God that keeps me hungry and thirsty for more of a relationship.

   Some time ago I heard a quote, “A faith worth having is a faith worth sharing.”  I can’t expect to have a worthwhile relationship with Jesus unless I am also willing to act so others can meet Jesus too.  Those “others” could be ones close to us or even people we haven’t met yet.

   So keep the wonder-ing in your life.  It will naturally overflow and others will see the awesome reflection of God through you.  When we are wonder-full it is a wonderful occurrence for God’s kingdom.