It’s when we do God’s work that our heart finds its true home. It’s when we help feed the hunger of others, share our resources with those in need, and replace our selfishness for the selflessness modeled by Jesus that we begin to recognize the true faith we seek. It is no accident that Jesus connects God’s work with faith in him. The way one best proclaims his or her faith is by good works, for actions really can speak louder than words.
To think of our own nourishment and satisfaction in terms of care for others and doing God’s work reshapes our understanding of the most basic Christian prayer: the Our Father. To be given our daily bread, to be nourished by the Lord, is to recognize the daily opportunities to see the needs of others and respond.
—from the book God Is Not Fair (And Other Reasons for Gratitude)
by Daniel P. Horan
