Today Chip and I shared our morning meditations face-to-face, rather than via the computer. Much better that way! We sat outside in the sunshine and read a chapter of John Ortberg's book on spiritual disciplines, called The Life You've Always Wanted. We read the chapter about the discipline of celebration. Here is one of my favorite excerpts (I wish I could share the whole chapter with you!):
"When we celebrate, we exercise our ability to see and feel goodness in the simplest gifts of God. We are able to take delight today in something we wouldn't even have noticed yesterday. Our capacity for joy increases."
Our morning reading reminded us to rejoice TODAY! Don't put it off, waiting for circumstances to improve. Don't dwell on the past, wishing it had been better. Rejoice today!
After all, This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! (psalm 118:24)
Ortberg quotes C.S. Lewis throughout the chapter. For Lewis believed that "Joy is the serious business of heaven." Chip and I agreed- it's time to get serious about rejoicing in the Lord!
1 comment:
I had a great time. What an amazing chapter on joy!
Let's get down to business!
I love you,
Chip
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