A place in Christ
Imagine being in the presence of someone who knows you inside and out, your strengths, your brokenness, your joys and wounds, and yet still loves you unconditionally. That is me before the Blessed Sacrament. Reality comes to a standstill, and for the time being, I can just lay aside all of my stresses, and give myself permission to just rest in the presence of the Lord. There is no pressure to preform nor is there fear of judgement—I allow myself to be loved by my Creator. Just as a child rest in its mother’s arms—so too do I rest before the Eucharist, and how liberating and peaceful it is! Many things happen when I place myself before the Blessed Sacrament. I discover meaning for my life, especially the crosses that I am asked to bear. God patiently waits for me to allow Him into my heart, even into the darkest of places-- to heal me and make me whole again. Heavy burdens, such as discouragement and failure, are slowly lifted off of my shoulders. Questions and doubt find clarity and light. All the things on my “to do list” eventually yield to a greater sense of surrender and trust. Most importantly, God’s promise of always being with me finds its fulfilment. It is in God’s presence that I am completely known, completely understood, and completely loved--and there’s just no place I’d rather be.