Saying yes to God

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 21,28-32.

What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?" They answered, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him.

A prayer for good discipleship:
How often, dear Lord, do I say no. Not only in my words, but in my spirit, when you beckon me to you. Is it when I see someone in need, someone who might really need something from me? Food, clothing, shelter, money, love, time? Yet I judge them unworthy. Lord, save me from myself, from my hoarding of things and spending money on things I don't need when I have brothers and sisters in need of food, clothing, shelter, and love. Lord, help me to do your will, even when my initial knee-jerk reaction is to say No. Fill up my lack of Love with your Love, Lord Jesus, so I may be your servant who says "Here I am Lord, Send Me!