Jesus asks that question of the blind man called Bartimaeus in this week's gospel.
It is the same question he asked of James and John before they disasterously voiced their desire to have the two most important places in the room when Jesus became King in his kingdom.
Blind Bartimaeus was crystal clear. Give me back my sight. Jesus did, and Bartimaeus became the newest disciple.
What do you want me to do for you?
I think that until we can answer that question, our relationship with God and the God's great gift of love and life is cursory. It is like watered down milk. Often we simply walk away from this thing called 'faith' because it truly has no meaning for us.
Once we answer that question honestly, our relationship with God shifts. Either we get what we want or not. Faith is challenged; we grow or we do not.
Once we answer that question with "Give me true life", our relationship with God enters a new stratosphere and God's grace is the most valuable gem in our treasury.
What is it you want God to do for you?
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