Experiencing the wonder of God isn’t about landing a crazy story
to tell our friends or experiencing pimply goose bumps.
The wonder awakens us to dive even deeper
in our relationship with God.
in our relationship with God.
– Margaret Feinberg, Wonderstruck, Awaken to the Nearness of God
In preparing to facilitate Wonderstruck next week, I consider Revelation 2:4 ESV:
But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.
Remember how it felt when you first began falling for your husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend? The relationship had a sense of awe about it. We clung to their every word, spiffed up our wardrobe, flossed a little longer, and smelled, well…quite nice.
But over time elasticized sweats, increased volume via headphones, and a lack o’ floss can tarnish even the brightest of beginnings.
Likewise, when I’m not in step with the Spirit, the wonder and awe of God I first realized and celebrated as a Christ follower can gradually fade against the backdrop of a cluttered life.
Keeping the wonder of God awakened within us requires intentionality and a willingness to refuse the seduction of surface living.
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An invitation to dive deeper: Jot down three moments today in which you encounter the wonder of God and His handiwork.
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
Galatians 5:25 NIV
Thanks for the reminder that our relationship with God parallels that with each other. We have to remind ourselves what draws us Him.
So true, Ellen! I look forward to us learning more about the wonder of God together through the study. 🙂
Thanks for sharing…
Praying for the study and the precious lives it will impact.
Thank you sweet Dee. Prayer is the most powerful gift we can give one another.
Love my prayer warrior friends!
I hope your study is going great, Cathy! I haven't done Wonderstruck yet, but I love Margaret's studies. Can't wait to learn through your posts!
Soggy prayers and rainy hugs headed your way 🙂
Soggy indeed — but those are the best. 🙂
I'm looking forward to the study too!
Stay dry in VA. I think it's coming your way.