St. Therese of Lisieux was called Sister Therese of the Child Jesus in her religious life. She had a great devotion to the Child Jesus and often thought of herself as His plaything.The image of being a bit of silly putty or play dough in the hands of God has recently come across my inner radar screen. I think, especially by this age, I am rather used to being in the inner "form" that I currently am. I am, as they say, stuck in my ways.
Recently I have begun to feel overwhelmed and stretched thin. I think that God is purposely stretching me beyond my normal comfort level in order to enlarge my soul to include virtues and character traits that I would not otherwise have, nor even imagine I could possess.
All is in the hands of God. I put myself at the foot of His cross.
I too feel like I am being stretched too thin...I should have more of the attitude you have. Thanks for giving me another view on the situation.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, Jennifer.
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