A Lofty View
- Lisa Livezey
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Which is more important—the gold or the Temple that makes the gold sacred? —Matthew 23:17 NLT
I did not grow up in a tradition that observes Lent. However in recent years, I have found the Lenten season to be a precious time of preparation and self-examination leading up to the joyous celebration of Jesus' resurrection.
Whether we observe Lent or not, it's important to abstain from taking a lofty view—looking down on those who live out their pre-Easter season in ways different from our own.
It is best to be childlike, the least and lowest, aware of our own faults and how much we need to learn. From that place of meekness, we can respond to the Holy Spirit in a golden way within our human "temple" and gaze out upon God's handiwork—both within ourselves and in others.
Prayer
Lord, I am a temple of Your Holy Spirit. Help me to be childlike and humble especially in this season. Refine me like gold as I live for You each day.
Quote
“The Lord asks only two things of us: love of His Majesty and love of our neighbor. These, if kept with perfection, carry with them everything else. Meekness is the garment of both.” —St. Teresa of Avila, Way of Perfection, ch. 4
Thought
Whether we are childlike in size or immature in spirit through our failings, we can expect growth as long as we stay turned towards Christ and bring those faults to Him.
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