January 24, 2021 Sunday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time-B

Jonah 3:1-5, 10

Psalm 25

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Mark 1:14-20

…the people of Nineveh believed God… Jonah 3:5

And at once they abandoned their nets and followed him.  Mk.1:18

Lord, was it really like that?  It’s truly amazing that all the people of Nineveh, from king to slave, changed from doing evil to doing good overnight? Equally amazing is that Peter, Andrew, James and John dropped their nets and immediately followed you? Normally, we don’t change our lives so radically so quickly. I know the power of your grace can change hearts but we must be open to change. We must be willing to allow your Holy Spirit to transform our ways to your ways. For me, Lord, I often need some time to hear and understand your call. It takes me a while to adjust and respond to the abundant life you offer.  Some may call it procrastination, and it may be. I am grateful you are patient with me and never, ever give up on me. Continue to pour your grace into my heart. Keep on sending good people into my life to encourage me. Bless me with your word to guide me to see the path before me. Give me a vibrant and lively faith and trust in your divine and perfect dream for me. Thank you for hearing my prayer.  Amen.