Embracing the Divine Choice: A Reflection on God's Word of Love

Embracing the Divine Choice: A Reflection on God's Word of Love

When God creates us, He speaks His Word of love into the very essence of our being, crafted from the stardust of this earth. It is His Word that breathes life into our hearts, igniting within us the divine hope that we will reciprocate His boundless love.

In the gentle whispers of His Word, God inscribes upon our hearts and minds the law of love—a blueprint for our existence, guiding us toward the path of ultimate happiness and fulfillment. As King David eloquently expressed, "I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart" (Psalm 40:8).

Yet, amidst this divine design, we are granted a profound privilege—the power of choice. Unlike any other creature in the cosmos, we possess the capacity to embrace goodness, to reciprocate God's love, or to turn inward and prioritize self-interest.

Each day presents us with a choice—to align ourselves with the divine will, becoming vessels of God's eternal love. In this choice lies the essence of God's glory.

Fr. Joe Tetlow, S.J