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Scripture: Matthew 22:14: For many are called, but few are chosen. Abridged: All people are invited into an intimate relationship with God (this is the fulfillment of our creation), and God will repeatedly send people into our life to remind us. Meditation: Every person who has decided to follow the way of Jesus is seeking to live on earth as they will throughout eternity. Unfortunately, however, many will not fully actualize the purity of Christ that is within them while on their earthly journey. Perhaps this is what Jesus meant when he said, "For many are called, but few are chosen" (Matthew 22:14). All people are invited into an intimate relationship with God (this is the fulfillment of our creation), and God will repeatedly send people into our life to remind us of this invitation. We will hear people encouraging us to abandon our earthly attachments so that we can focus our whole attention on God’s purpose for our life. Perhaps after long suffering, or by the loving persuasion of a friend, we will be invited to spend time on a mountaintop where the Light of God is bright and the concerns of the world seem far away. Each of these “coincidences" are “God-incidences” that present an “AH-HA!” moment wherein we can enjoy in our heart and soul a full and loving relationship with God and all of creation. When we hear this call from God, the Holy Spirit inspires us to receive the Light of God in our heart. When we recognize that we have been chosen by God, however, we devote ourselves to following the way of Jesus into valleys more often than mountaintops so that the Holy Spirit can empower the purity of Christ within us. Prayer: We turn to you, Holy God, in times of distress, and in times of joy. Your peace and comfort remain a source of hope in our troubled world. We open our hearts to you and seek your justice. Forgive us when we rely more on ourselves than we do on you. Strengthen our faith, Eternal God, and help us to work for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. In the name of Jesus. Amen Enter password: .