Do you expect much?

Throughout His life on earth, Jesus was an earnest and constant worker. He expected much; therefore He attempted much. After He had entered on His ministry, He said, "I must work the works of Him that sent Me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." John 9:4. Jesus did not shirk care and responsibility, as do many who profess to be His followers. It is because they seek to evade this discipline that so many are weak and inefficient. They may possess precious and amiable traits, but they are nerveless and almost useless when difficulties are to be met or obstacles surmounted. The positiveness and energy, the solidity and strength of character, manifested in Christ are to be developed in us, through the same discipline that He endured. And the grace that He received is for us.

I just want to do whats right in the eyes of God...and to be happy!

Amie

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My thoughts exactly. It is encouraging to see signs of faith around here!

I think this would be helpful in the New Christians Forum.

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Stogus Maximus †

I agree with this opening post completely. Apostolate involves work, even a great deal of work sometimes. There are difficulties of all sorts. Inner conflicts and confusion. External opposition, often from surprising sources. If it is approached with this understood, it seems to me the apostle has a much better chance of persevering and doing some solid work.

However, if he expects to open his mouth and be filled with Heavenly wisdom in every situation, for people to convert right and left, and for himself to be left unscarred as if there were no battle with principalities and powers of darkness, he is going to be very discouraged early on.

Someone asked Pope John Paul if he is tired at the end of the day. He said something like, Well, if I were not, it would be a sign that I was not living up to my ministry, wouldn't it? Indeed.