3-03 Sonny's Blues Lectio Divina reading

During the Lectio Divina reading I was able to grow a lot in the text. As we were beginning with the lectio stage I was listening to Professor Corrigan reading and the words “Freedom lurked around us and I understood, at last, that he could help us to be free if we would listen, that he would never be free until we did” stood out to me the most. As I reflected on this and what it meant through the second reading I saw that it had a very strong connection to spirituality. Many people can sense the freedom that Christians have and those who have a close relationship with Christ desire those around them to experience that freedom as well. For me, as I’ve grown deeper in my relationship with Christ I have developed a stronger desire to share the freedom and peace I’ve received through accepting Christ. Before making this choice I had struggles and made mistakes but I no longer suffer in the same way. I have a new freedom in Christ and though I may struggle I don’t struggle in the same way. I know have my Savior to lay my burdens on and I have the confidence that He will carry me through. During the oratio section of the Lectio Divina my prayer became “Lord make me that desperate, that determined to share Your gospel with others. Give me such a burden for others and their struggles that You may reach them through me.” Just as Sonny seemed to be so persistent that his listeners find freedom so that he may find freedom I also desire that passion. It is my prayer that those around me will sense my freedom and the presence of Christ will be so strong within me. I also want my desire to see others saved so strong that I am always praying for them and always living to show the joy and peace that comes from my redemption in Christ.