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WEB SITE SPIRITUALITY - Week of December 2, 2008

SPIRITUAL QUOTE OF THE WEEK

He gives most who gives with joy.  [Mother Teresa]

VERSE OF THE WEEK

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. ---Jeremiah 29:11

SPIRITUAL LIFE TIP

The season of Advent is a time to step outside of ourselves, draw closer to God and Christ, and remember other people in focused and even creative ways.  I will be sharing with you some suggestions for your consideration as we journey through these weeks before Christmas.  I begin with a little piece I have received from Stanley Ott, that I now pass on to you.  It is based on Psalm 119:18, which reads, “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.”  About this verse, Ott writes,

 “This wonderful verse is a very simple but direct prayer for illumination - “Lord, open your Word to me, shine your light that I may see.”  While it is a marvelous prayer every time we approach the reading of Scripture, it also may be applied to much in life.  Adapt it in the following way as your prayer for this season and your renewed commitment to serve God

‘Lord, open my eyes to see your wonderful works of love, presence, and power in my own life and in the lives of others.  Open my eyes to see the downtrodden, the weary and the suffering, those who are harassed and helpless and in need of a shepherd.  Open my eyes to see the people you have put into my life whom I am to encourage with the word of faith and the deed of compassion.  Open my eyes to see my true motives and the true motives of others.  Open my eyes to see the task to which you call me this day.  Open my eyes to see what you want to give to me and receive from me now.   Open my eyes to see you, O Lord Jesus, by faith, this season of Advent.’

The Lord guide you and keep you!

 [For back editions of these spiritual helps, e-mail me at edington@bellsouth.net]

 

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