Tonight was a long day at work. We were constantly busy and, because of the task I had, I was especially so. I needed everyone to do their part so we would get out on time. Unfortunately, they didn't see things the same way. From their point of view, getting things done wasn't that important. Instead they chose to talk and watch and in general waste time. In the end we ended up staying late, getting my boss all stressed out, and leaving work undone.
As I was thinking it over getting more and more frustrated, it hit me. I have done the same thing, not to other people, but to God. I am busy with my own priorities. From my point of view, praying, earning graces and sacrificing for the sake of others is not important. It will get done eventually. Someone else will do it. I'll do it tomorrow.
God has an important task and He wants to include us in His great work of saving humanity. He could do it on His own but He wants us to participate. We need to do our part, to bring others to Him.
Today, people ignored me, and what I needed done, for a few hours. Only hours, but I grew so impatient, got so frustrated. God is ignored by people all the time, and even forgotten by some of His friends, but has He lost patience with us? Has He said, "Nevermind, I'll do this Myself," leaving us out of His plan for salvation? No. He patiently waits for us to change our priorities. He speaks to us through people and events in our lives. He continues to be patient when we fail.
Realizing this put my night into perspective. How wonderful it is to be a part, however small, of God's great plan.
Pax Christi!
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