Canvas:
Some of us remember you as one of the most life-giving persons they've ever met. What's your secret?
Vivek:
To be honest, I just can't get myself to answer this!!!! It just doesn't feel right, forgive me!
However, I will say this (to myself and to whoever is reading this!). To be life-giving is live out as best as one can, with all that one has, the Lordship of Jesus. If Jesus is in my life, He HAS to be in my life as Lord. Putting Him first, allowing Him to lead me (and not the other way around) every day, is at the heart of it all. Jesus is a real Person and to not allow Him to lead us... it's not happening!!!
There is another thing (and my life is built on this truth)... no matter how badly or how often you blow things, if you give it to Jesus in humility, He will transform it. Everything will lead to growth and purpose if given to Jesus... it's true, really true: all things work for good to those who love the Lord.
Lastly, truth ("No two people must be so close that truth cannot be spoken"), humility (saying I'm wrong and I'm sorry), genuine caring, not taking offence (More pain comes into the world by people taking offence than by people giving offence!!) frequenting the Sacraments and availability are some of the things that are key to life-giving relationships.
May we allow the Spirit to lead us and form us more and more into life-giving people.
Live Jesus! |