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U-TURNS IN LIFE
June 22, 2005 - 6:52pm
Hey ALL,
First off my name is Eric Rapp from IHM-St. Louis. I was reflecting about the Project Life retreat while at work on Wed. I would like to do a Shout-Out to the ones that were in my van for most of the retreat. Hey to Julie, Alex, Josh, Amanda, Courtney, and Kirsten. While reflecting about Project Life, I realized I was in the van a lot going to work sites and to different churches in the area. Our van became infamous for making lots of U-or turns or having to turn around. ( sorry Sister and Liz). Which brings me to the subject line of this post. While thinking about all of the U-turns I made with the van, I soon realized I have made lots of U-turns in my life. Like in driving the van, I don’t know if it was that I wasn’t paying attention to where I was going or listening to the wrong person for directions or sometimes even following the wrong person, I still was not going in the right direction I needed to go to get to my ultimate destination (heaven) and I needed to constantly make U-turns in my life to get back on track.
My van also was the one that got a flat tire and was broke down along the highway. I want to say to my group I am very sorry that they had to sit along the highway for 2 hours. No matter how upset and/or mad we may have been, we could not change the fact that we were stuck and the van was broke down. This act made me realize even more how much God is in control of our lives. Sometimes I feel God stopping my life in my tracks and making me look around where I am before He lets me get started again towards Him.
I didn’t intend for this post to be this long but I just kept typing what was in my mind and heart. I will close with this thought. Do you make U-turns in your life to get back on track to reach the ultimate destination?
Through the Love of Christ,
Eric Rapp
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June 25, 2005 - 2:32pm
#2
hey pops whats up? i like your talk on u-turns in life. i am making some u-turns and they are good and they are brining me closer to god too which is always a good thing. like a month ago i was kinda like a different person and i really like the way it is now. it took getting the law officers involved to make me realize that i had to make a change and it hit me hard (litelery). well i just had to say that ill see ya all later. nice talking with ya pops.
June 26, 2005 - 1:38pm
#3
Hey Eric,
That was a really inspiring paragraph you wrote. I understand what you are saying. I wasn't in your group or stuck on the highway with you, but I sort of understand what you are saying. I really think that what you wrote can really help, not only me, but many others to become more close to God. Thanks again for that inspiring paragrapg.
God Bless and Peace,
Elizabeth
July 6, 2005 - 11:18am
#4
Hello all,
I didn't mean for my thoughts about all of the U-TURNS I did with the van to sound like a speech, But I am glad that you all liked it and used it to your advantage. I had been looking for some scripture to go with that post and I think I finally found one that fits perfect. I hope people are still reading these posts. I know I am somewhat during my free time at home. Well here is the scripture and a brief reflection about the scripture.
God will make your path straight!
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Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
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So often we expend tremendous amounts of energy trying to map out a
plan for our lives. It is good to plan, but foolhardy to plan relying
only on our own limited insight. In this verse we see that our first
responsibility is to acknowledge the Lord in all that we do. How do we do
this? By asking that simple question, what would Jesus do? Through
reading Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, plus attending
Mass and frequenting the sacraments you can know the will of God. In
every encounter today, trust in Him and His will and rely not on your own
insight. If we will live today focused on what the Lord's will is in
every situation and do it, the Lord will make our paths straight.
Living according to Proverbs 3:5-6 can be a big step towards simplifying
your life.
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May God forever be in your hearts.
With God's Love,
Eric Rapp
hEy there Eric, Courtney here. Great speech on U-turns i never really thought of it that way. How could i forget those crazy u-turns i was basically the only one that spoke up but hey it was all fun!! About the whole flat tire thing, it was just alright no biggy. Now i can just say i sat on the side of a highway for who knows how long. So thanks for that experience.