January 31, 2020  Friday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time-A St. John Bosco

2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17

Psalm 51

Mark 4:26-34

“Kingdom of God … it is like a mustard seed” Mk 4:31

Lord, you used the .sowing of seeds to teach us how the kingdom of God starts small and over time becomes a beautiful tree bearing fruit with even more seeds for additional fruit.  I remember how I came to know you and to believe in you as my Lord and my God.  It’s been a long road with ups and downs, good times and bad, weakness and strength. Your light has become dim within me at times but you stayed with me and I endured those times.    Lord, I have not always been completely open to how you wanted my faith to develop because I chose my will over yours.  But somehow it has worked out and I am where I am.  Dear Jesus, continue to believe in me and to shed your grace upon me so I do not retreat but advance in holiness and trust in your way. I have no idea what challenges today will bring.  But I do know you will be right at my side encouraging me to persevere and to look for how I can bear fruit for you.  Keep me close to you and all will be good.  Amen.