Fiat

What does it mean to say “yes” to something?

We say “Yes” all the time. And we probably say “No” even more often.

But we don’t often think about it either way, until it’s a major decision.

Mary didn’t know what she was getting into — how could she?! — but she still said “yes.”

She had the confidence in God to say “I’m your handmaiden, do with me what you will.”

That’s why she’s the Queen of Heaven, and we’re not: How many of us have the confidence to say with our whole heart, “Whatever you want, Lord. Whatever it takes. I’m in. I will never doubt that You are leading me where I should be, nor will I ever lose confidence that I’m following You.”?!

But beyond her truly Grace-full confidence, she was still human. She still struggled, and she still suffered. As we struggle and suffer, we can look to our Mother to TRY to develop that confidence. Because God is happy when we TRY. He’s happy when we learn and when we seek Him.

So… “Yes, Lord. Fiat. I’m trying to follow You. Be with me and in me. Mary, show me how.”

Prayer of St. Therese
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.

(Note: No one is sure if St. Therese of Lisieux really wrote this or not, but it is attributed to her and based on her “little way” spirituality, either way.)