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What is the one thing that can
help you organize not only your academic life, but also your relationships,
friendships and all the other dimensions of your life? The one thing is your
relationship with God. If you have a solid foundation with the Lord, responding
to Him because you have heard Him speak to you, then you will be able to live a
life that is not only successful, but healthy and happy and HOLY! But a relationship
with God is just as complex as any other kind of relationship. In one sense it is
much easier because God is always willing, always there, always ready regardless of
anything that you have thought, said or done in the past. You just have to be open
to changing your lives. In another sense it is a bit more difficult because you don't
see God or hear him like you see and hear others. So sometimes it is difficult to know
if He is really there.
The truth is, that not only is He already
there, but He is already speaking. You just have to learn how to listen. One of the ways you
listen is by placing yourself in an environment where His word is spoken, for instance Mass
on Sunday! Imagine how much richer your life would
be if you regularly heard and put into practice the Word of God. Having listened to the
Word of God, you might begin to appreciate even more the great gift of the Sacraments
which you have received so often, especially the Holy Eucharist and Penance. You stuff
junk food into yourself all the time. You get excited about the taste and smells of a
good meal. Why are you not as excited to eat and drink the Body and Blood of Christ
which give you a taste of eternal life? It is probably because you haven't taken the
time to understand what this wonderful gift is. His Word often confronts you.
It reminds you that much of what you get into is sinful. If you are sexually active
to any degree, you have real moral and spiritual obstacles to overcome. If you are
a substance abuser, alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs, you have brought "demons"
into you life that can destroy you. If you are a cheater, on exams or in relationships,
if you are a thief, little things or small, then you have some soul searching that needs
to take place. The Sacrament of Penance has been given to you to take care of
these things and more, if you are willing to listen.
When all the fun stops and the problems
reappear, so-called friends are usually nowhere to be found or incapable of being of
real help. God never fails. Tragically too many young people, especially young
Catholics, don't seem to be able to recognize this, at least not right away. It seems
so easy for you to just quit. You might go to Mass when you feel like it, but if you
don't you roll over in bed soon you don't go at all. And what about prayer? If there
is no daily attempt to communicate with Him, what kind of relationship can He develop
with you? Well it is very difficult for God to help you, if you don't want Him to.
But if you give Him just a little bit of a chance, He is already there. Know His Truth,
and it will set you free! So think about it, pray about it, and let God have His place
in your life!
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