A Peaceful Soul 

   “The peaceful soul does not seek, now, to live morally, but to live for God; morality is only a by-product of the union with Him.”  (Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, “Go to Heaven")

   He, or she, was a good person, I’m sure they are in heaven.  We often hear that phrase whenever someone passes away.  Sadly being a “good person” is not the criteria for getting to heaven.  A loving, giving relationship with God is needed.

   We cannot achieve morality or salvation by being good people.  Morality is the result of giving our life to God and salvation is the ultimate goal of that giving of self.  Seeking morality on our own is like trying to build a house when we’ve never even seen a hammer or nail; we just don’t the ability to complete the task.  A master builder can teach us and lead us so that someday we will be able to build that house.  God is the Master Builder who can teach us morality and bring us to Himself.

   If we give ourselves to the Lord, He will direct our lives according to His will, always grooming us for holiness, sainthood, and for eternity in His presence.  Our part is to give, not just a few hours a week or a certain amount of money, but our very being.  Our thoughts, our desires, our goals are to be governed by the will of God.

 

“From the ends of the earth I call;

My heart grows faint.

Raise me up, set me on a rock,

For you are my refuge,

A tower of strength against the foe.

Let me dwell in your tent forever,

Take refuge in the shelter of your wings.”

 

Psalm 61