Has the "beauty of the earth"
and the "glory of the skies"
become for me
too familiar--
an expected grace--
like food on my table
and warmth in my bed
so much so
that I have lost
the awe
and wonder
and gratitude?
Has the joy of friendship
and the love of family
become for me
too familiar--
an expected gift--
so much so
that I forget
to cherish
to speak
my gratitude?
Has the suffering of Christ
and the miracle of resurrection
become for me
too familiar--
an expected season--
so much so
that I forget
the cost
the extreme surprise
the gratitude?
Has the splendor of the ascension
and the power of the King of Kings
become for me
too familiar--
an expected presence--
so much so
that I forget
to be dumb struck
to kneel and bow
in gratitude?
On January 1, I began reading chronologically through the Bible and then reflecting upon the word or words that "stick" to my soul. You are welcome to walk this path with me, conversing as we journey.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Day 318: Too familiar?
Today's Reading: Luke 24, John 20-21
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