"Shaken, he said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the abode of God, and that is the gateway to heaven.” (Genesis 28:17)
It is easy to see God in nature. Whether it is a landscape or a sunrise, an ocean or even a drop of rain on a leaf, it is easy to be inspired by nature. Equally impressive is witnessing an extraordinary act of kindness or compassion. To recognize such wonders is what A.J. Heschel called it an “ah ha moment.” These are the places and events that take our breath away. I challenge you to see God in the mundane. To understand the regular and common as also moments to appreciate it's important. For some, getting out of bed is impossible. Be grateful for that. For some, taking a breath is painful, be grateful for that. For the ability to sit quietly unfettered by challenging thoughts, be grateful. Know that God is in that place as well.
This week’s discussion: “What Goes Around Comes Around” the link to the source sheet can be found here .
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