“The chosen ones of God were those who let God pursue his interest in them, and as a result received his stamp of legitimacy.” (Romans 11:7 MSG)
The Catholic Church has a lengthy process of determining if someone is qualified to be called a Saint. However, in my opinion, anyone who allows God to pursue HIS interest in them is a saint. Mother Teresa was well-known for allowing God to use her for His purposes. Yet, there are many others who yield to God, lead virtuous and sacrificial lives, but go unnoticed.
I have been blessed to cross paths with several saints in my lifetime. They allow God to work through them, putting their self-interest aside to love and serve others. They model lives of sanctity and sacrificial living. They quietly go about the Lord’s business, rarely calling attention to themselves. These hallowed individuals inspire me to let God pursue His interests through me and to seek no other validation than His stamp of legitimacy.
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