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Did you ever wonder if you were relevant? l mean with the population of the world as much as its' ever been. So many people are born and die every year. There were so many natural disasters of late that life seemed to disappear en masse. And then there are so many forgotten people. I read about a respectable woman who recently had a decent paying job but now finds herself homeless. Where are her family and friends?
And even if we don't have extreme misfortune, our insecurities plague us. We think we're somehow ignored - sometimes forgotten. We just want to be appreciated and listened to. How cool would it be if we were famous?
Relationships never live up to our expectations. We think people don't call us - didn't stop over for a visit. Maybe they don't leave us alone. So we find ways to keep busy and justify our self—centered musings. Sometimes we even put up narcissistic defenses but deep down inside, we are really unsure of our value and wonder if we are really loved.
This past year, I came to believe that a humble heart is actually more attractive than good looks, success and all of the other things that trick us into believing we are something and not nothing. But humility isn't an easy concept to accept. And if I have the guts to let go of the faux image I hide behind, what's left?
I had the fortunate experience of several power outages this year. What seemed to be a negative ended up being quite the opposite. I spent quality time with friends and neighbors. And in the absolute darkness of one of those nights I stepped outside with a friend who pointed to the sky. I saw and learned more on that dark night about the heavens than I ever did in ten years of hasty evening jaunts in artificial light. The black canvas of the sky was painted with a three dimensional masterpiece bursting with planets, moons, stars and galaxies! God's ebullient creativity was on display - just for me.
I was told that our planet was placed where it is in the cosmos, just so that we could clearly see the heavens and know with certainty that God exists. But it took total darkness for me to realize that. And in that darkness I was made aware of my smallness, but stood in awe of my relevance all at the same time.
"But the very hairs on your heads are all counted. Away with fear: you are more precious than a multitude of sparrows." Luke 12:7
It was out of love that the Universe was created. And it was out of love that Christ was born so long ago in darkness, in the still cold of winter. The first Christmas was made known by a bright light in a dark sky. God the Father showed it to us as plain as day to all who might see with their heart, and not their eyes.
During this Christmastime, if you are wondering about your place in the world — find a dark night and ponder your infinite worth in the eyes of God. Regard the stars that were created just for you. Ask Him for something fashioned out of love and made for your heart. He will surely give it to you. Once again, I do wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
D 12/11
And even if we don't have extreme misfortune, our insecurities plague us. We think we're somehow ignored - sometimes forgotten. We just want to be appreciated and listened to. How cool would it be if we were famous?
Relationships never live up to our expectations. We think people don't call us - didn't stop over for a visit. Maybe they don't leave us alone. So we find ways to keep busy and justify our self—centered musings. Sometimes we even put up narcissistic defenses but deep down inside, we are really unsure of our value and wonder if we are really loved.
This past year, I came to believe that a humble heart is actually more attractive than good looks, success and all of the other things that trick us into believing we are something and not nothing. But humility isn't an easy concept to accept. And if I have the guts to let go of the faux image I hide behind, what's left?
I had the fortunate experience of several power outages this year. What seemed to be a negative ended up being quite the opposite. I spent quality time with friends and neighbors. And in the absolute darkness of one of those nights I stepped outside with a friend who pointed to the sky. I saw and learned more on that dark night about the heavens than I ever did in ten years of hasty evening jaunts in artificial light. The black canvas of the sky was painted with a three dimensional masterpiece bursting with planets, moons, stars and galaxies! God's ebullient creativity was on display - just for me.
I was told that our planet was placed where it is in the cosmos, just so that we could clearly see the heavens and know with certainty that God exists. But it took total darkness for me to realize that. And in that darkness I was made aware of my smallness, but stood in awe of my relevance all at the same time.
"But the very hairs on your heads are all counted. Away with fear: you are more precious than a multitude of sparrows." Luke 12:7
It was out of love that the Universe was created. And it was out of love that Christ was born so long ago in darkness, in the still cold of winter. The first Christmas was made known by a bright light in a dark sky. God the Father showed it to us as plain as day to all who might see with their heart, and not their eyes.
During this Christmastime, if you are wondering about your place in the world — find a dark night and ponder your infinite worth in the eyes of God. Regard the stars that were created just for you. Ask Him for something fashioned out of love and made for your heart. He will surely give it to you. Once again, I do wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
D 12/11
My brother wrote this to the family and friends this year. He's six years older than I, his wisdom far outstrips that.
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I'm late, but gosh darn it, you have a point :>