Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle

Then they prayed, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this apostolic ministry from which Judas turned away to go to his own place." Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was counted with the Eleven Apostles.

Before they made their decision about whom should replace Judas as an Apostle, the followers of Christ prayed. They asked for guidance from God to show them which person to choose.  In a similar way, we are all called to make the same prayer when faced with a decision. We are asked to bring God into the equation and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit. By doing so, we are less likely to choose our own path and more likely to choose God’s way. This isn’t always easy, but it is necessary if we want to be good and faithful servants. Servants who listen to their Lord and allow Him to work through, in, and with them all the days of their lives.

Do we pray to God before we make our decisions? Do we ask for His guidance and inspiration? How can we make Him more present in all our thoughts, words, and works?

O Lord, you know our hearts, show us which way we are being called to follow.

Amen.