Value Simplicity!

Matthew 11:25-27

Jesus broke into this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding the truth from those who think themselves so wise, and for revealing it to little children. Yes, Father, for it pleased you to do it this way! “Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. Only the Father knows the Son, and the Father is known only by the Son and by those to whom the Son reveals him.

Food for thought!

Yesterday we saw Jesus severely condemning the people of three cities where he had shown many signs of his divine origin for their disrespect of him. Today Jesus speaks with warmth and praise because of those people who, contrary to yesterday's people, have accepted him. While some reject Jesus, others do accept him. Jesus does not only see failure in life; he sees also success in life. If yesterday he was lamenting, today he is praising. C'est la vie! Jesus' experience shows us that, like him, we too shall never be accepted by everybody; we shall never be rejected by everybody.

That is why we rejoice. If yesterday we lamented because of the people that don't like us, today we rejoice because of the many that have accepted us and loved us and appreciated what we are. Today, give thanks for all of the abundance you’re presently enjoying. Count your blessings and become increasingly aware of how truly blessed you are, despite your setbacks. 

Count your blessings and you will have an attitude of gratitude, just as Jesus. Today, make a “gratitude list.” Write down all the things in your life for which you are grateful. You will see that the list is bigger than what you thought. Counting our blessings will transform yesterday's melancholy into today's cheerfulness.

Like Jesus has shown us, don't look for your blessings from just the big moments of your life; look for them from the simple ones. VALUE SIMPLICITY. It is important to rediscover simplicity. Truth is simple. Simple pleasures of life are often counted among the greatest, and the simple truth qualities of love and goodness. 

Jesus is saying that God does not use extraordinary people or events or moments to reveal himself but simple and ordinary people and events and moments. And that is why many of us miss God; we look for him in the wrong people, wrong events and wrong moments.  

PAUSE TO ENJOY LIFE! Serenity is never in a rush, never impatient, or short of time. Take the time to enjoy life to the fullest, to stand and stare at something beautiful. A painting. A tree. A scenery! Praise a glorious sunset, or sunrise. Appreciate your child, your mate. And “Your sorrow will turn into joy.” (John 16:20).