Scripture: 1st Corinthians 2:12-14
Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. And we speak of these things in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual things to those who are spiritual. Those who are unspiritual do not receive the gifts of God’s Spirit, for they are foolishness to them, and they are unable to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.
Thought for the Day: Years ago I worked with a monk who taught us a prayer that he shared in times of difficulty. The prayer went something like this: “Provide me your perspective on this situation, O Holy Father who came from heaven to earth. Amen.” As we all know, perspective is 90% of people’s understanding of what’s important, what is right and what is truth. Our vantage point can more clearly see what is real if the many biases we have are removed. According to Paul, this vantage point is provided by the Spirit of God. This Spirit, as Paul suggested earlier in this letter, has searched the depths of God. This same Spirit seeks to help us see ourselves and the world around us as God sees things. From our self-centered perspective, things may appear foolish and outrageous, but even a glimpse from God’s vantage point allows us to see what simply was not previously available. What seemed foolish is now the Good News we yearn to have at the center of our lives.
Prayer: Provide me your perspective on this situation of difficulty in my life right now, O Holy Father who came from heaven to earth. Amen.
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