Chaplain's Corner
Ever since I was young, I have always loved stories where people are just living a normal everyday life and then they get called to do something amazing like saving the world. I think of Frodo from the Lord of the Rings. He was just an ordinary Hobbit spending his days eating, sleeping, relaxing, and cutting his massive toenails, when he is called to go on the adventure of a lifetime and to save the world.
One of the reasons why we love these stories is because we all have a sense within us, that we have been created for something greater. We all want our lives to mean something, and we want to make a positive difference in the world.
I believe that this is something that God has placed within us. Because we are created in His image, we all have a longing within us that will only be filled when we are living life with Him, and we are helping Him in His mission of making the world a better place.
When Jesus was on earth, He spent a lot of his time bringing heaven down to earth. He healed people, loved people, forgave people, served people, and even brought dead people back to life. Before He returned to heaven, Jesus said to his followers:
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in Me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father” (John 14:12).
God calls all of us to be a part of the great work that He continues to do, of bringing love, grace, and healing into our families, schools, communities and nation. This is the greater purpose that our hearts all long for. This is why we were created.
God bless,
Roland Talamaivao-Amituanai
Chaplain