I see now that my deeds which have flowed from love are more perfect than those which I have done out of fear. – St. Faustina
There are many reasons why we do the things we do.
There are things we do because we have a duty or a moral obligation to do them.
There are also things we do out of fear. We’re afraid that certain things might happen if we do not perform certain actions so we act out of our need to address our fears.
We can also add to this the things we do out of guilt. There may be some people who can hold our hearts hostage and we do what we can not to disappoint them or cause them pain.
It would be hard to create a sure formula to determine the things we must and mustn’t do. We all need God’s wisdom to show us the way. There will also be times when we must do those things we take no liking or pleasure in.
But through it all, let us not forget the most important reason for our actions, which is LOVE.
More than fear or guilt or duty, may we find ourselves doing more and more things out of love.
Let all that you do be done in love. – 1 Corinthians 16, WEB
Find hope in your darkest hour.
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