Destroyng the Empire of Self

This is something I recently wrote that we are making into a song. Not sure what purpose it has to inspire or draw anyone deeper into faith, just wanted to share. It’s called “Whisper”. -bob

We are called to be the blind man placing our hand on the shoulder of Christ to be led. I give my eyes to Him to see what he wills, to go where he leads, and to do what he asks. That is the blind faith I desire. For when I am blind to my desires, only then will I see fully Christ in His Glory. My faith is my eyes, and that is all that I need.

Man: Are you the king to the Jews?
Jesus: You say so.
Man: You’re right. I do. So yeah sure you are the king, but only on Sunday’s from 10:30-11:30 unless Mass lets out early, then your reign ends concurrently with the end of the communion line. Should Mass go long, your reign as king ends when I decide to read the bulletin. And the rest of the week you are a convenient aside, not a king. Just remember your place Jesus.

It is funny to me how simply the knowledge of God’s love can transform a life, a relationship, a marriage. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “The dignity of man rests above all on the fact that he is called to communion with God” (CACC 27). How true.
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