We find value in devotional practices like reading Scripture, praying, going to a church gathering, or communion only when participating in them is in fact a true communion of our soul with God. We may do all these things religiously and still miss actual communion with Him. If you have ever been hugged or kissed by your spouse only to hear them ask, “Where are you,” you know it is possible to be somewhere without actually being there. ~“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 10/24/2015
Just me trying to be honest with God.
“Faith is not knowledge of an object, but communion with it.” Nicolás Gómez Dávila
We find value in devotional practices like reading Scripture, praying, going to a church gathering, or communion only when participating in them is in fact a true communion of our soul with God. We may do all these things religiously and still miss actual communion with Him. If you have ever been hugged or kissed by your spouse only to hear them ask, “Where are you,” you know it is possible to be somewhere without actually being there. ~“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 10/24/2015
It is easy to idolize the means to an end such that we get stuck on the means, and consequently never reach the end.
Devotion should never belong to things, but to people. If I become devoted to my work, it is surely a waste of time unless it's fruit benefits those I love. Many marriages have been lost because of devotion to one’s job. Similarly, do not be devoted to activities like reading the Bible or going to church unless they are expressions of your devotion to God. ~"These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Is.29 Conversations Within” ts 10/23/2015
It is easy to idolize the means to an end such that we get stuck on the means, and consequently never reach the end.
Devotion should never belong to things, but to people. If I become devoted to my work, it is surely a waste of time unless it's fruit benefits those I love. Many marriages have been lost because of devotion to one’s job. Similarly, do not be devoted to activities like reading the Bible or going to church unless they are expressions of your devotion to God. ~"These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Is.29 Conversations Within” ts 10/23/2015
The devil would have us make an idol out of prayer or Bible study or church life, even make a religion of them.
Prayer is not only talking to God, but also with Him. Listening to the Scriptures or reading them should be nothing less than listening to the living Christ. Spending time with fellow believers is spending time with Jesus because He lives in each of us. Jesus does not invite us to spend time praying, reading the Bible, and going to church, but to spend time with Him. He is the vital point of all of these activities. “Where two or three are gathered in my I am there with them.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 10/22/2015
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