The Old Testament Lectionary reading for the upcoming Sunday is Malachi 3 verses 1-4. It reads this way.
"See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come," says the LORD Almighty.
I find it just astounding that those promises were made so many years before John the Baptist was born. I am so moved by these words of promise.
I am so much more present to the spirit of Advent when I start each day out reading the Word. Why then is it so hard to do? Why is it so hard to maintain that habit of starting each day out with prayer? True prayer, not the words tossed heavenward as I brush my teeth, but coming before the Lord in reverent prayer?
Why is it so hard to keep my promises to God even knowing that He always keeps his to us?
Why?
Beverly Kipp
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ReplyDeleteEvie
Here is how I got in the habit of starting the day with my Bible reading. Remember a few years ago when we had the "Two-minute Bible Readings"? We were encouraged to find two minutes that might otherwise be wasted. I thought of the two minutes while I waited for my computer to come up in the morning. So I put my Bible by my computer, and used those two minutes. I have a faster computer now, but I still do my readings before I log on and start doing other things, like reading my email and checking the new blog.
ReplyDeleteI also want to say that I really like this idea of taking two years to read the Old Testament. When we did the whole Bible in one year, that was tough! I didn't have a Study Bible then. I remember days when I wished I knew what I was reading, but I just read on. This way, I can take time to see what the comments are, and I get more out of it. It sounds as if next year's readings are even shorter.
Evie Seils
Bev - I think maybe I'm not supposed to use "Advent Reflections" as my email? That should be for you? I'll try getting in using my own email next time.
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ah, how nice to find your post Evie. yes, my email is for talking to me, but what a nice post - encouraging people to take "two minutes" to connect with God before starting their day - especially in this season of wonder.
ReplyDeletethank you for posting.
beverly