"God is not found in the soul by adding anything but by subtracting." --Meister Eckhart
I came across this quote the other day and went "WOW!" In the midst of the busy flurry of activity that is Lent, it was definitely something I needed to hear. Two sermons and a Bible Study a week plus regular church work and my part-time chaplaincy job are leaving little room for silence an contemplation in my life. When this goes on for too long I definitely feel the difference. [Thank God Easter is only a few more weeks away!]
So, Meister Eckhart graciously reminded me that it's important to take a breath every once in a while. If you're involved in a faith community of any kind, you know how easy it is to fill your schedule with worthwhile ministry opportunities and planning meetings. It's very rewarding to work on behalf of God but we also need to remember that it is even more important to spend time with God. This is the way we recharge our spiritual batteries and gain invaluable wisdom and insight for the journey.
How is your week going? Are you a bit frazzled? Perhaps, like me, you need to do a little subtracting so that God has room to take up residence in your life.
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