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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] |
