Keep Them Wonder-ing!

Keep Them Wonder-ing!

    Wonder and Awe are words that have been used synonymously with reverence.  In my relationship with God there are incredible things to discover and experiences to live.  The results of where God has led me is I share my faith, especially the 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 so concerned about using our abilities or inabilities (or disabilities); God is more interested in our availability (and dependability and reliability).

          The availability and dependability and reliability 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 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 student’s sharings and questions.  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 also.  Those “others” may 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 wondel-full it is a wonderful occurrence for God’s kingdom.