FRIDAY, March 12 (Gregory the Great)

1 Corinthians 9:16-27. To the Jews I became as a Jew...To those under the law I became...To those outside the law I became...To the weak I became...

"Son, remember who you are." My dad's frequent advice accompanied me on my first day of school, my first date, first job, first day in prison. For a long time, the depth of his advice went right over my head.

Remembering who I am is an intricate part of following Paul's advice--basically, don't say one thing and do another.

Most of my life, I've been pretty insecure about who I am, and consequently have spent my energy trying to impress others and present my continuously updated, what-I-think-will-make-me-acceptable-in-your-eyes image of myself.

In learning what my beliefs are and how to live in tune with them, I am slowly coming to know that God loves me. That knowledge empowers me to be who I am, not who I think everyone else wants me to be.

If you've spent your life wondering who you are, finally being comfortable in your own skin is quite a gift.

Attraction is much more effective than promotion. We do have a message. What we do, not what we say, will spread it. (1998)

PRAY for the Diocese of Bradford (York, England)

Ps 95 & 88 * 91, 92; Genesis 47:1-26; Mark 6:47-56

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art teacher

Mar 12, 2010 at 4:18 am

Written by Amy,

I would like to know who wrote today's meditation. Is he still in prison? His message spoke to my heart and I would like to be able to converse via cyber space with him.

HS teacher

Mar 12, 2010 at 7:16 am

Written by Sarah,

It sounds like Bo Cox. He wrote some incredible meditations (twice, I think). Forward Movement also has a book about his experiences that I had my two sons (teens at the time) read.

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Mar 12, 2010 at 9:12 am

Written by Susan H.,

There is a country music rising star named Bo Cox, as well, so Google "Bo Don Cox" for links to the Forward Day-by-Day writer's contact information and his book. §:-)

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