I find it interesting that when my life is filled with so many distractions, it becomes more difficult to focus on my faith. Do you find the same to be true in your life? We are all clear that faith is crucial to our well being. We are also aware that without faith it is impossible to please God or to hang on when life is tough. Doubt can creep in so easily, and the only answer is to remember that Jesus is worth it all.
A few years ago Kathryn and I visited a small cathedral outside Bethlehem that marks the birthplace of Jesus. Behind a high alter in the church is a cave, a little cavern lit by silver lamps.
You can enter the main edifice and admire the ancient church. You can also enter the quiet cave where a star embedded in the floor recognizes the birth of the King. There is only one stipulation ... you have to stoop to enter the Holy place. The door is so low you can't go in standing up.What a great reminder for us this time of the year. When we are stooped over because of the hectic pace we keep this time of the year, we can be reminded that the God of the universe sent God's only Son to remind us of the Love we can experience if we would only have faith.May God bless you during this faith filled Christmas season.
Peace,
Rev. Dr. Gordon Myers
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The question of "When will life get back to normal?" intrigues me. Is that what we really want?
I know from experience, after an encounter with Christ, life is never the same. It is the road that we are on that brings us to experience Him thus can distract us from our "normal" living. I personally welcome this type of distraction, and look forward to a new "normal".
Here is a quote I recently found which sums it up:
"The more I allow God to completely take hold of me, the more exciting life becomes".
So I would encourage all to "stoop" down in faith and enter His presence which allows Him to change lives!
Peace,
Tina
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