We live in a world where computers can generate letters that address us by name, and  robo-phone calls can do the same.  In most case these “personal” communications are designed to get something from us, such as money or political support. The fact that they know my name doesn’t mean the letters and calls have any real meaning for my life.

When Jesus calls us by name, he wants to give us something.  Jesus opens a gate and beckons us to follow him through it to opportunities for discovery and possibility we may never have considered before. He gently shepherds us toward the kinds of satisfying service and “soul work” that can engage us and enrich us throughout our lives.

When we listen to his voice, we realize that this is a deeply personal call. We dare to trust that we will be fed abundantly when we listen and follow him.

By Christine Vogel from D365