So my last post on letting go became a topic of Lectio with fellow community members, and we got discussing how we do need some sort of human or spiritual satisfaction in order to give ourselves to the Lord. That desiring peace for our service to God is not a bad thing at all, it is the normal thing. The problem with some spirituality is its denial of legitimate human needs, and the over-spiritualizing of a faith-filled life.
So we must re-visit the letting go process, and analyze its meaning yet again. Perhaps a better line to follow is the treasure hidden in the field. That treasure can represent whatever God uses to attract our hearts: peace, fulfillment, spiritual satisfaction, etc. We sell all we have to possess this treasure. Jesus himself likens this search to the kingdom of heaven. And there we have it.
There are so many concepts within the Gospels for one to ponder. It is good to have a group discussion on the readings, as it offers a broader range of thinking. And Jesus did say, where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
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