“JUST DO
WHAT YOU CAN AND LET GOD DO THE REST”.
This is an advice I heard several times in the years past. At present it is still ringing in my ears. I believe there is much wisdom in it.
Now and then
I feel that my hands are full of several duties, assignments and commitments
that I am expected to do or comply with.
Human as I am, I realize that I am finite and limited in my capacities
to fulfill these tasks. Even with my
wholehearted willingness to do the best I can,
I realize that I can do only so much and the end result of my
performance may not be always satisfactory.
I am
reminded, however, by what I heard from a CICM priest, Rev. Fr. Clement
Daelman: “God does not expect us to be successful, but He expects us to be
always faithful.” These words have,
indeed, encouraged me to really just do what I can possibly do and leave the
rest to God.
Looking back
at the past, I realize that one’s
productivity and capacity to engage in various
activities depends much on his physical fitness and strength. While proper food, exercise, vitamins and a
healthy style of living may help to maintain one’s vigor of life, I have to admit that the phenomenon of aging
has a toll of its own. Hence, as I am
now at the age bracket of Senior Citizens, being already 83 years old, I feel that I am no longer as strong as I
used to be at a younger age.
Be that as
it is, I take to heart what the advise
says: “JUST DO WHAT YOU CAN AND LET GOD DO THE REST”. Therefore, everyday I size up myself and ask:
“What is it that I still can do today to fulfill whatever task has been
entrusted to me?” Answering this
question, taking into account my present capabilities, I then pray: “Here I am, Oh Lord God, I come to do your
Will. You know me more than I know
myself. Help me to do the best I can
with all the strength that you are giving me now. I leave to You the rest.”
With this
frame of mind I feel at peace and no matter what may be the result of my
endeavors I pray : “Lord God, you know
whatever I have done with all the graces You have given me. I lift up to You everything. If there are failures on my part, please forgive
me. If there is anything good that I
have contributed through Your help, I offer it unto You for your greater honor
and glory.”
By: Buddy Cagurangan
February 5, 2012
