Friday, November 4, 2011

Where is Prudence at Work in My Life

Where have you seen prudence at work in your life?


Prudence is a gift of the Holy Spirit, one of the cardinal virtues. We need to be cunning as serpents and wise as doves. Prudence tells us that we should be practical in affairs and cautious in our undertakings. The prudent man looks where he is going (Proverbs 14:15). To be prudent is to discern the good in a given circumstance and the right means of achieving it (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 1806).


Prudence is an advice that I have receive from most of my loved ones... family and friends. I have received a plethora of advice but this is my favorite. You see prudence is something I sorely need. I act on a whim or on impulse and most of the time it gets me in trouble. Most of the time I manage to get out of the mess caused by my lack of prudence but sometimes I get in too deep that it kind of gets too "tangled" if you know what I mean.


My grandmother tells me it's important to seek the help of the holy spirit before doing anything, especially before I start working. My aunt tells me she asks the Holy Spirit to guide her in her daily activities. My uncle tells me I should think twice before doing or saying anything. My father tell me it's important to always act with prudence and ask God for help before doing anything. A plethora of advice. And good ones at that. I'm so happy to belong to such a loving and wise family. They help keep me grounded. And so do my friends.


Recently, my friends and I shared secrets and now I realize that their message was prudence too. That it's okay to act on impulse sometimes and let our emotions direct us. But not always... because sometimes emotions cloud our judgment and they make us act against the will of God. Fighting God's will is like swimming against the current. It's next to impossible and there's a huge possibility of drowning. My friends are like my sailing buddies now. They are on the same boat with me and my family has given me their blessing to go and follow my dreams.


We just started our own company this year, May 2011 to be exact. And I have to admit that it has its ups and downs. There were even times when I was so scared that we wouldn't make it. That's why I include our company in my prayers. I know I should learn to trust in Jesus and let him take the wheel. Sometimes I'm just too stubborn to realize that my God is the God of impossible things. He makes all things possible and with Him there is nothing that we can't do.


Running our company is fun. I have to admit that, even to myself. It was fun when we began and it's still fun until now. Sometimes though I wish we had less problems because it pains me to see my friends going through pain too. I know we're in this together and only recently did I realize that they are in this for the long haul too and that they are ready to help... that we are a team and we are blessed with amazing people who are always hard at work with us making all our dreams come true, with God's help, of course.


Now that I am no longer alone in my work, it has grown to become an integral part of my life that brings me joy. Yes, sometimes it brings me fear and sadness and pain but it's so worth it. It's always been a dream of mine, my personal mission, to help fellow Filipinos find work that they can do in the comforts of their home, like me. To make life easier for them and show them that they don't have to leave their families to pursue their dreams or earn a good living. Now I know that having my friends with me on this journey makes it all the more exciting because we're actually making a difference in each others' life.


My only prayer is that our business will grow and soar so that we can give more and help more people. The thing is, I do need constant guidance and for that I turn to Jesus and Mama Mary and seek the help of the holy spirit to instill in me the value and virtues that I need like prudence so that my work will always be according to God's will. I love my life and I'm living my dreams, thanks to Jesus and Mama Mary.


Heavenly Father, I thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to all of us. Lord Jesus, I thank You for staying with us on our journey and for never leaving our side. Mama Mary, I thank you for your example -- your humility, obedience and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ and your constant guidance. Thank you for bringing me closer to Jesus and our Heavenly Father. One thing I ask from you today is to remind me always to be prudent at all times. And to show me where I came from and where I'm going. Thank You Jesus for my family and friends and for my new team -- friends old and new who are with me on this journey called life. We're sailing with You Jesus and that's enough for me. Thank you Jesus. Amen.

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