I remember the day in second grade
when I made the decision to become a teacher when I grew up. And then I took a nosedive into
uncharted waters when I decided to move on from eleven years of teaching. Even though it was difficult to
explain to my parents and friends that I did not have a career plan in place, I
knew it was time to go. Despite
the fact that I did not have a map to help me navigate these new waters, God
continues to give me just enough direction to get from one point to the next.
Today’s
gospel tells us how Jesus fed five thousand men with five loaves and two fish. His
disciples ask, “Are we to buy two hundred days’ wages worth of food and
give it to them to eat?” (Mk 6:37) There
are times when we feel like we are presented with a seemingly impossible task,
and we are left thinking that there is no rational solution.
But
what God can provide us with is exactly what we need. We ask Him to “Give us this day our
daily bread.” This line
from the Lord’s Prayer helps us take into consideration how well God
understands us. He gifts us
with what we need one day at a time because it is what we can handle without
over-rationalizing the next steps.
God,
please help me receive Your daily bread. Help me trust in your dream for me.
Reflected
by Nathalie Medina
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