Laying Bricks

In March 1622, Rome surprised many -people by recognizing Isidore as a saint. He founded no order, nor did he write a single book. He was a simple farmworker who spent his life tilling the land, mostly for the same wealthy landowner. With his wife, Maria, he bore a son who died in childhood. Isidore knew the hardship, toil, and sorrow that are very familiar to many. He went to worship daily and prayed continuously in the fields, displaying the simple and profound faith shared by campesinos around the globe. It was said that angels could be seen assisting Isidore in the fields as he plowed. Though he had very little wealth, he became known for generosity and hospitality, especially to the stranger or the lonely. He died on May 15, 1130.

Jesus, we believe in your kingdom coming. Even amid pain and despair, we believe that with each brave prophet — with each unknown disciple who stretches her arm as a bridge between a broken world and a holy kingdom — you are laying another brick for the New Jerusalem. Amen.

(the above was taken from Commonprayer.net)

Sometimes our lives seems pointless. They aren't. Nothing is pointless. Everything contributes to the future. Everything can be a part of a beautiful eternity. Not everything that exists or occurs on earth is a part of God's desire or plan but he can make everything that exists or occurs work for his purposes and desires. He uses the most pointless seeming aspects of life. Yes, even the most pointless seeming lives, pointless seeming people. You and me. Brick by brick he builds Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit is the mortar binding us together. The beauty of God's Spirit is that she can bind bricks together even if they are separated by thousands of miles and years. All things are held together in Christ Jesus by his Spirit. He is growing and building and he invites us to be a part of his work with our daily lives, even in the most pointless aspects. May you see the significance of every task, every word,every thought, every relationship, every moment of your life.

1Corinthians 10:31 - "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."