Treating the sacred as standard. The divine as daily. The favoured as familiar. The miraculous as mediocre. The revered as routine. The exceptional as expected. The amazing as average.
I confess I do this all the time. I lose the wonder. I take for granted the blessings I have received at God's hand.
Father, forgive me. I humbly admit to treating 'the holy gifts' as common. Gifts of Your presence...your peace...communion...sacred elements. Lord, you have graced and gifted me, and I am so unworthy. Ignite a renewed passion today. Give me eyes to see. A heart that surrenders, rejoices and stands in awe. Lord there is nothing ordinary, for You are an extraordinary God. I remove my sandals. I'm standing on holy ground.
(I realize this is short today. I did not receive much sleep last night. To read an update on my Dad, please click here: Trying to Believe that No News is Good News. I would appreciate your continued prayers. Thank you.)
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BEAUTIFULLY WORDED!
"But be careful not to treat the holy gifts...as though they were common." Numbers 18:32
Treating the sacred as standard. The divine as daily. The favoured as familiar. The miraculous as mediocre. The revered as routine. The exceptional as expected. The amazing as average.
Ditto to Trina's thoughts!
peace~elaine
Beautifully worded, dear Joy! How I never want to take God for granted. I want to wake each and every mornig with a blooming passion for The Word, never just turning my quite time into routine. Our mighty powerful God is living and active in us. Amen!
Prayers & Blessings~Lori - Mesa,AZ
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