We began the morning wrestling with our image of God. Who is God for us? Two questions for reflection. Do you love the God you believe in? Does the God you believe in actually exist? Think about the question - I am not at a place inviting me to wonder if God exists. We assume that God exists, but does the God that we perceive really exist - is that backed by scripture? Often we create ideas of God that may not be true. "God is angry and mean" could be one way of seeing God that is not very Biblical. Sure God gets angry, but it is an anger of love. The same kind of anger that we have when we watch ones that we love hurt themselves over and over. What are your perceptions - are they true?
This afternoon we discussed Spiritual Disciplines. What are they? Whatever helps you to become aware of / more attentive to God and allow God to work in you. That could include doing laundry. My professor used to do laundry while praying for each person that the clothes belonged to as he folded theirs. Fasting, prayer, study, going to church, singing - spiritual disciplines or practices. We are on this journey - By God's grace we are saved, by Jesus' grace we are able to be in relationship with God, the relationship still demands our full attentiveness and effort.
Take note of some of the pictures of our retreat center - AMAZING!!!
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