"Come, Have Breakfast"

The invitation to have breakfast. A simple and kind gesture, and yet so profound as a friend of mine recently pointed out.  What makes this little statement so profound you see is because the person making the request is the King of Kings Himself.  The full test goes like this:

¹¹ So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. ¹² Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. (from John 21)

As my friend pointed this part of scripture out to me last night after we left Mass, I realized that it really is a profound statement of the our Lord.  Here the King of Kings had just died on the cross for our sins and resurrected on the 3rd day, and yet He still is concerned with the little things.  Certainly breakfast is one of the 3 meals a day we each have (or at least we should...it is the most important meal of the day)  Jesus's apostles were kind of feeling a little lost at this point, their leader is basically gone from them, expect for appearing to them here and there, and they are not sure where the path is leading them to, so they return to what they know.  They go fishing.  (Unsuccessfully, I might note.)  But then Christ appears and not only does He guide them to catching a huge batch of fish from the sea, he makes sure they are also fed.  He again serves them and provides for all of their needs.

This just made me think of the character of Christ.  He's got it all figured out for each of us...from the really big things to the tiny minute details.  He has a plan for you and for me and that plan is going to unfold at exactly the perfect time.  This week I have become keenly aware of just that.  Just when I thought that God had forgotten about me here on Earth, He sweeps in at the perfect moment and shows me that not only has He not forgotten me, but He has something totally awesome on the horizon.   I realize fully that life is not about luck or coincidences or about what our horoscopes predict, but rather God's hand writing the perfect story of each of us.  He writes this beautiful story so that all of the pieces of the puzzle come together at just the right time and fit perfectly together.  It's like a beautiful poem or a sweet love song that flows with beauty and grace. 

And so this morning, I challenge you to hear the God of the universe inviting you to breakfast with Him.  Be reminded of His love for you and assured that despite appearances, He's got everything under control, and the sooner you let go and allow Him to be the author of your life, the sooner you will begin to see the Masterpiece of the Author's plan unfold....

thirty-two

Yesterday was another milestone in my life....another year had passed and suddenly I found myself at the golden year of 32.  I allowed myself some time yesterday to think about this past year.  When I turned 31, I was not in a good spot in my life.  I was unhappy with myself on so many levels and I wasn't excited to celebrate nor be 31.  But as I began this blog almost 9 months ago I am amazed at the transformation that has occurred in this past year.  As 32 approached I realized that I wasn't dreading it nearly the same way I was 31.  Then today I got a card from my oldest and dearest friend Ashley and the cover went on to say this, " Funny thing about joy, is that you only really find it when you are too busy having fun to go looking for it."  And I realized, just as my dear friend did, that this is just what happened to me! 

Throughout this transforming year I learned not only to have fun, but to love myself and the joy that I have been seeking for years finally came to be.  It kind of snuck up on me!  Now there have been bad days and there have been moments of pity, but for the first time in my life I have true joy in my life. 



So last night as I was finishing up a fabulous birthday dinner with the finest of company I was reminded that God isn't through with His blessings!  I left the restaurant with a smile on my face and joy in my heart.  I was able to reminisce about all that the Lord has done in my life and I think this is just the tip of the iceberg.  My decision to choose to love myself, accept God's will for my life, and to make a few changes here and there has made all the difference.  The scripture verse on this site from the beginning has been John 10:10 "I came that you may have life and have it abundantly"  I think I have finally began to experience that abundant life that God has for me! 

And well folks...Life is good today! :)