Light illuminates the path. Light is essential for growth. A bright sunny day brings out the playfulness and joy within us. The growing light of Epiphany brings forth the joy of the Christian life.
Reflect today on the words of this joyful hymn. The words have energy and bounce.
"Awake, my soul stretch every nerve, and press with vigor on; a heavenly race demands they zeal, and an immortal crown, and an immortal crown.
A cloud of witnesses around hold thee in full survey; forget the steps already trod, and onward urge they way, and onward urge thy way.
'Tis God's all animating voice that calls thee from on high; 'its his own hand presents the prize to thine aspiring eye, to thine aspiring eye.
Then wake, my soul, stretch every nerve, and press with vigor on; a heavenly race demands thy zeal and an immortal crown, and an immortal crown."
Philip Doddridge (1702-1751)
Reflecting on the every day, practical dimensions of faith. Practices to shape our lives each day as followers of Christ. Stories to share our practical experiences of wisdom, faith, hope, and love.
Hmmm...the thing is: Christian discipleship demands that we stretch and press ever forward with verve- always looking to the light of Christ...and it's there.
ReplyDeleteThe dangerous thing is to look back..which is rather like driving while gazing in the rear-view mirror...scary!
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