Hearts desiring God

Our Daily longing for God is real (PS 63: 1).We wish to change our hearts. We desire to convert to God but like Herod, our desire is confronted with earthly motives. Herod's desire to see Jesus was based not on faith or on motives of conversion but on fear and selfishness. During the entire time of his imprisonment, John the Baptist had constantly invited Herod to conversion. “Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him” report, Saint Mark. (Mk 6:20). Yet Herod continually postponed converting. Do I always postpone my conversion, my prayer, decision to commit to God and his Church?

A heart that desires God, need to convert daily. Being born again, or accepting Jesus is to start living a new life and renewing our option for Christ each day.

Help me Lord, from today to convert from my weaknesses and shortcomings. Lord, I want to draw closer to you. Amen.

Blessed Thursday!

Father Georges sac