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| Eva Ruth |
Today as I prepared to teach, I was
reminded of a day last year. It was an ordinary day, a Friday, which
was just like any other Friday until the word “snow” was
mentioned in the small South Carolina town where I lived. Children
everywhere were filled with anticipation as the day progressed. More
than one adult mumbled at the sheer mention of the word. BUT when the
first flakes began to fall, children from everywhere ran out and
danced with JOY at the wondrous sight as the snow blanketed the town.
Even the stoic adults hardened hearts melted as the town experienced
the first measureable snow fall in over seven years. An ordinary day
had been transformed into an extraordinary one. Doesn’t God call us
to worship, to spend time with Him in a similar fashion? At the very
mention of the word “worship”, we should be filled with
anticipation of the coming event, a time to be with God. As God pours
out His spirit to blanket us, our hearts overflow with joy as we
experience His very presence. An ordinary Friday was transformed into
an extraordinary one. You know, snow doesn’t last forever but God’s
love and desire to be among us does. Hear what the Bible says:
“The grass withers, and the flower
fades, but the word of our God, stands forever!”
Let us always be prepared in our hearts
to worship God so that the ordinary may become the extraordinary.
Father God, thank you for the gift of
your presence in our daily lives. May we be ever aware of you. May we
be transformed day by day by your spirit. Amen.
Lovely reminder of how are Heart's should be.
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