I had a wonderful day today. I got a lot of work done - work that I'm proud of. Then I went to my parent's house and visited with my gorgeous baby niece. After that, I had another great Bible Study with my community group - which has grown to mean so much to me. (It's amazing to be in a group of 15 people and trust each and every one of them completely.) We talked about liturgy, and eventually got to the subject of committing Scripture, and other meaningful words (such as catechisms & creeds) to memory.
I have memorized very little in my life (other than the words to songs and the McDonald's menu ad that came out in 1989 - I'll include it at the bottom of this post - I'm not making it up), but this past summer I learned Hebrews 11:1 ("Now faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see") for camp. In just the few months since, I have found myself reflecting on that verse many, many times. I'm trying to figure out, therefore, how to discipline myself to learn more scripture. I also would like to commit to memory the first question and answer of the Heidelberg Catechism (which I have included on the side bar), and the Apostles' (and, if possible, the Nicene) Creed.
I got home around 9:15 and opened my car door, and before I even had a chance to get out there was someone hugging me. It was G, my goddaughter. I was surprised to see her because her mom usually doesn't allow her to be out past dark, but she pointed up to the porch where her mom was sitting, watching her carefully (as she always does, to give her credit). I had been planning on going straight up to my room and locking myself away until tomorrow morning, but G's greeting reminded me that no spiritual discipline or theological study I do would be complete, or even meaningful, if I did not turn around and use it to experience and express the Love of God (ie - the Christian Gospel).
These kids keep teaching me things about God. I find it truly amazing that in the couple months I have lived and worked here, I've learned more about the Gospel message, and its meaning to my own life, than I did in 6 years of studying philosophy and theology. This is not to say those years were wasted. Not in the least. Instead, I find that the things that I was once considering abstractly, I now am experiencing concretely, and it's adding an entirely new, and much richer, element to my life.
So that's my day today. Thanks to all of you who helped make it what it was.
AND, in closing, here is the fabulous McDonald's song. They sent it out in the newspaper or something on a little record (yes, a record - as in for a turntable). I think if you memorized it and recited it at one of their restaurants you would get something for free. I never did that. I DID, however, win a talent show at camp (by the way- whatever happened to the McDLT? Hot on one side, cold on the other? where'd that genius idea go to?):
I have memorized very little in my life (other than the words to songs and the McDonald's menu ad that came out in 1989 - I'll include it at the bottom of this post - I'm not making it up), but this past summer I learned Hebrews 11:1 ("Now faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see") for camp. In just the few months since, I have found myself reflecting on that verse many, many times. I'm trying to figure out, therefore, how to discipline myself to learn more scripture. I also would like to commit to memory the first question and answer of the Heidelberg Catechism (which I have included on the side bar), and the Apostles' (and, if possible, the Nicene) Creed.
I got home around 9:15 and opened my car door, and before I even had a chance to get out there was someone hugging me. It was G, my goddaughter. I was surprised to see her because her mom usually doesn't allow her to be out past dark, but she pointed up to the porch where her mom was sitting, watching her carefully (as she always does, to give her credit). I had been planning on going straight up to my room and locking myself away until tomorrow morning, but G's greeting reminded me that no spiritual discipline or theological study I do would be complete, or even meaningful, if I did not turn around and use it to experience and express the Love of God (ie - the Christian Gospel).
These kids keep teaching me things about God. I find it truly amazing that in the couple months I have lived and worked here, I've learned more about the Gospel message, and its meaning to my own life, than I did in 6 years of studying philosophy and theology. This is not to say those years were wasted. Not in the least. Instead, I find that the things that I was once considering abstractly, I now am experiencing concretely, and it's adding an entirely new, and much richer, element to my life.
So that's my day today. Thanks to all of you who helped make it what it was.
AND, in closing, here is the fabulous McDonald's song. They sent it out in the newspaper or something on a little record (yes, a record - as in for a turntable). I think if you memorized it and recited it at one of their restaurants you would get something for free. I never did that. I DID, however, win a talent show at camp (by the way- whatever happened to the McDLT? Hot on one side, cold on the other? where'd that genius idea go to?):
I'd like a Big Mac, McDLT, a Quarter-Pounder with some cheese, Filet-O-Fish, a hamburger, a cheeseburger, a Happy Meal, McNuggets, tasty golden fries, regular or larger size, salads: chef or garden, chicken salad oriental. Big Big Breakfast, Egg McMuffin, hot hot cakes and sausage. Maybe biscuits, bacon, egg and cheese, a sausage, danish, hash browns too. And for dessert hot apple pie, and sundaes three varieties, a soft-serve cone, three kinds of shakes and chocolatey chip cookies. And to drink a Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and orange drink, A Sprite and coffee, decaf too! A lowfat milk, and also orange juice. I love McDonald's, good time great taste, and I get this all at just one place.
No comments:
Post a Comment