The poem, Six Recognitions of the Lord opens up saying one of the favorite things I have ever read in literature. I read it and was captivated by its simplicity and the reality in the words. It says, “I know a lot of fancy words. I tear them from my heart and my tongue. Then I pray.” As a Christ follower I think this is such an important aspect for us to grasp. God isn’t searching for a long drawn out speech or big eloquent words. He just wants to hear our heart and for us to be pure in Him. It is the soul that Jesus assesses and that is what we need to work on fixing, not our vocabulary. I think in a way this goes hand in hand with nature for me. It ties together because when I’m alone in the woods, or anywhere for that matter, can I be open and honest and at peace with myself and who I am in my relationship with Christ. Can I sit still and be in awe of Him or do I find myself restless searching for a way to make myself look better? A person cannot be a hypocrite to themselves; they may be able to lead everyone else on, but when alone, there is no denying the person they are.
The question is, can you be alone with yourself? This is one of my favorite things to do actually. Recently I have enjoyed being on my own and learning more about who I am in Christ. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, and the impression you give others, but it always comes back to the fact that you must be at peace with yourself and Jesus.
I really like the quote you pointed out in the poem. The question you asked at the end, "Can you be alone with yourself?" i think is something we should all ask ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI agree when you say “God isn’t searching for a long drawn out speech or big eloquent word”. Prayer should come from the heart and should be something we look forward in doing not anything that is rushed, When praying we are not in competition on who’s prayer will be longer or who will use fancy words or what not prayer should be done because you want to speak with God.
ReplyDeleteI agree with people using to many words in an attempt to be heard by God. I myself am guilty of it making prayer to routine. It has been going near forever as it is even an issue Jesus addressed.
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