I find the words in the title of this post so very relevant to my life today... I spent the first hour of my day learning the etymology of the word "shed," because of this short "Enlarging the heart" post.
Do you remember singing "God shed his grace on thee..."? I do, and I do not think the word "shed" ever struck me before.
I have been listening to the Mass readings for the last few weeks with great attention, I wish I could say they have been giving me untold happiness. No, moving through the transitions in my life has been a rough ride lately, and the readings at Mass have caused more tears and longing than I had anticipated.
Obedience is a big part of my life, I can't deny it, but His Fire is in me. Can He even use me within these boundaries of obedience? Yes, He can.
So, here I am, trying to find the meaning of the word "shed" and just what action "God" and the "Holy Spirit" were/are engaging in when they did/do this beautiful thing for our country and for us, when I came across this short "Breadbox Letters" post that so beautifully illustrates the concept. It gives me a hunger to be part of the action of shedding the graces, that have been freely showered on me, onto more generations of longing souls. There are so many ways He can satisfy that longing.
God, just let me be part of your plan... shed, emit, radiate, effuse, pour forth...through me. Amen
