July 27, 2019 – Osasu Oviawe

A song by Diana Ross that inspires –

“I can’t cover up my feelings
In the name of love
Or play it safe
For a while that was easy
And if living for myself
Is what I’m guilty of
Go on and sentence me
I’ll still be free

It’s my turn
To see what I can see
I hope you’ll understand
This time’s just for me

Because it’s my turn
With no apologies
I’ve given up the truth
To those I’ve tried to please

But now it’s my turn
If I don’t have all the answers
At least I know I’ll take my share of chances
Ain’t no use of holding on
When nothing stays the same

So I’ll let it rain
‘Cause the rain ain’t gonna hurt me
And I’ll let you go
‘Though I know it won’t be easy

It’s my turn
With no more room for lies
For years I’d seen my life
Through someone else’s eyes

And now it’s my turn
To try and find my way
And if I should get lost
At least I’ll own today

It’s my turn
Yes, it’s my turn
And there ain’t no use in holding on
When nothing stays the same

So I’ll let it rain
‘Cause the rain ain’t gonna hurt me
And I’ll let you go
‘Though I know it won’t be easy

It’s my turn
To see what I can see
I hope you’ll understand
This time’s just for me

Because it’s my turn
To turn and say good-bye
I sure would like to know
That you’re still on my side

Because it’s my turn
It’s my turn

It’s my turn
To start from number one
Trying to undo
Some damage that’s been done

But now it’s my turn
To reach and touch the sky
No one’s gonna say
At least I didn’t try

It’s my turn
Yes, it’s my turn
It’s my turn
It’s my turn
It’s my turn”

At a point we must say, “It’s my turn”.

No more living on the terms of others.
I will live true to who I am.
I will accept all that comes with this choice.
And ignore the conformity noise.

Today, it’s my turn.

– Osasu Oviawe

Matthew 13:24-30
Another parable he put before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.
So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also.
And the servants of the householder came and said to him, `Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then has it weeds?’
He said to them, `An enemy has done this.’ The servants said to him, `Then do you want us to go and gather them?’
But he said, `No; lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them.
Let both grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.'”

Homily:

“We have met the enemy and he is us” – Walt Kelly

We plant the weed in our lives. We plant the weed in other people’s lives. And then we are eager to uproot the weed as a quick fix. God advises otherwise.

Prevention is better than cure. If prevention has failed, we must endure the cycle of cure (no shortcuts), so that we do not lose what is of value.

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9

Day: July 27, 2019

It’s my turn

Weed