I’ve heard a friend and pastor, Todd Hunter, often say, “Spiritual Formation is for the sake of the world.” Having a relationship and abiding in Jesus in not just a private act. It is the way we share the life of God with others. We are meant to live in community because that is how God created us and because that is how God lives in His Trinitarian life.
“Christian brotherhood is not an ideal which we must realize; it is rather a reality created by God in Christ in which we may participate.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Scripture:
- Read and meditate on 1 Corinthians 13:1-7.
Reflection:
- After reading 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, Is it possible to have these qualities or actions without love? Have you ever exhibited some of these qualities without love?
Practice:
- Look at 1 Corinthians 13:1-7. Since God is love, replace the word love and it with God. Which of these qualities do you appreciate most in God? How can you begin to live out this quality in your life? Consider all the struggles and fears that accompany this quality for you. Consider also how, if this quality becomes a part of you, it will affect those around you.
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I know that I aspire to have many of these qualities, but find it really hard (particularly with patience!). Replacing the word "love" with "God" created a powerful translation for me and reminded me of some of God's qualities that I think I actually forgot He had...
Love is something that takes practice. Once you begin to train for the marathon, it becomes easier to run the short distances. I often wish I could have the qualities written about in this passage. In time we will all be made complete, but in the meantime, we need to continually practice and let God carry us the rest of the way.
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