7:30 AM. I begin this day slow.
I read Scripture. This morning I am reading from Romans 4. I don't read fast. I stop a lot. I pause, and ponder. I listen to God's voice.
Then, from Proverbs. I'm re-meditating on Proverbs. I've done Proverbs many times. This morning, I'm starting over. Because, I need wisdom. Not from earthbound people. But from God. Transcending wisdom.
Within these sayings will be found
the revelation of wisdom
and the impartation of spiritual understanding.
Use them as keys
to unlock the treasures of true knowledge.
Proverbs 1:2 (Passion Translation)
I study Scripture, and I meditate on Scripture. I have spent fifty-one years doing this. This discipline deepens the spiritual streams that are carved in my heart.
How then does a man gain the essence of wisdom?
We cross the threshold of true knowledge
when we live in obedient devotion to God.
Proverbs 1:7
Now I am going to watch, for (at least) the tenth time, the Eugene Peterson video (above). It focuses me.
After that, I'll add a dash of Dallas Willard. The Holy Spirit will enter into these things and focus me on what my life is really about. I'll begin another day clear-eyed, filled with expectation of all God is going to show me, and lead me to do.
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My three books are:
Praying: Reflections on 40 Years of Solitary Conversations with God
Leading the Presence-Driven Church
Encounters with the Holy Spirit (co-edited with Janice Trigg)
I'm currently writing:
Deconstructing Progressive Christianity
Transformation: How God Changes the Human Heart
Then, Linda and I then intend to write our book on Relationships.
Then, Linda and I then intend to write our book on Relationships.
