Who do you follow?

We live in a world of ideas and opinions. This constant stream of information seems to besiege us and force our hand. It can cause us to make instant choices and instant decisions about how our life will continue to develop. In such a pressure cooker of a situation we are often called to react rather than reflect. Our lives can be shaped and coloured by the thoughts of others. It can catch us in a stream of consciousness rather than a way of being present to who we are called to be.
The importance of entering into the mystery of God and coming back to ourselves is important. There may be times when we need to sit back and switch off the television, log off the computer and go for a walk. This can be valuable time in which we can look at what actually brings us life, what do we truly value and who it is that we follow. We are called to ensure that Jesus is not just a cardboard cutout figure who is made in our own image and likeness. He is a person who challenges us to be authentic to God and to each other. He calls us to listen to his voice and at times be disturbed into action. Prayer is not just talking to ourselves but is an encounter with the God who dwells and walks with us. We discover that we walk in way in which helps us to learn, respect and celebrate that we all stand on sacred ground.