Mercy, Reflection

Now is the time to devote energy toward reflection in your life. Look back at your life and appreciate how your journey has developed you as a person. Look at the opportunities you have been given for growth and the numerous blessings that you have received. Also note the opportunities you have taken for growth as well as the opportunities that you may have ignored that may have led to more rapid growth. Begin to realize how much of your life is due to the mercy of God and how much is your own choices made at various times in your life. Now reflect on the choices that were made to enhance your spiritual growth. Weren’t these the most valuable experiences? Wasn’t the sacrifice required to have these experiences the best investment you have made? Now reflect on the current direction of your life. How will you share more and more of the mercy you have been given? Reflect on the link between all living beings. Understand how all actions are intertwined. Now realize the tremendous potential you have to impact the lives of others. This is the stage of life where it is no longer enough to focus on your personal growth. Now is the time to give back to others and share the mercy you have been granted with others. You are entering the most giving and loving phase of your life. Make it one of sharing as much as possible. This will provide you the energy and the power to accomplish amazing things. Realize that you must be an agent of God’s mercy. When you see yourself in that light you can see that there are no limitations to the joy you can share.