Reflection

“What you are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God.” –Hans Urs von Balthasar

Prayer

Giver of all that is good,

You have so richly blessed us with this sweet gift of life, which you give to all your children with a mysterious mix of limitations and opportunities. We are, each one of us, free to make of our lives whatever we will, in the places and times that you have put us. With gratitude for this great gift of life, help us avoid the temptations of biding our time and distracting ourselves in trivial amusements. May we passionately strive to make the most of this life and to develop in new ways each day, so that we may become gifts before you and a source of life to our neighbors and world. Amen.

Call to Action

Take five minutes today to become more mindful of that one thing I know I should be working on for the sake of my personal development. Recommit to doing so today.