Oct 5, 2014 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 5:1-7

Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20
The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel

Phil 4:6-9
Brothers and sisters:
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God.
Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters,
whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious,
if there is any excellence
and if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things.
Keep on doing what you have learned and received
and heard and seen in me.
Then the God of peace will be with you.

This is such a beautiful Scripture.  Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, 
think about these things!

Is your cup half full or half empty?  Do you focus on the negative, the problems, the bad things that are happening in the world?  Does it make you worry?  Does it make you angry?  Does it make you HATE?  Does it give you any peace?  NO!

When I find my stomach tied up in a knot, or my blood pressure rising - I stop immediately!  Where has my mind been?   What do I want in my life?  Can I do anything about the negative?  even if it's in my own family?  Not much - I have learned (after many years) - that I control no one and nothing - except for myself!  

I want PEACE!  I want BEAUTY!  I want JOY!  I WANT GOD!  I NEED GOD!  I will think on these things of God and I will be filled with God of peace!  Period!  

Gospel - Matthew 21:33-43

The Kingdom of God will be given to a people that will produce it's fruit!  Think upon the things of God!
Then we will no more withdraw from you; give us new life, and we will call upon your name.
O Lord!  God of hosts, restore us; if your face shine upon us, then we shall be saved!

Lord, your servant is listening (finally!!!)  I am thinking upon the Words of Life!  

Have a blessed week!
Nancy