I was blown away by today's Upper Room Devotional. We don't have to be perfect, but we so have to let go and let God work through us and our ministry. --plou
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He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
- Micah 6:8 (NRSV)
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AT the music festival the piano-duo competition was in progress. The first pair of entrants played their piece without mistakes. As the second performers were making an unsteady start, my companion leaned over and whispered, "The first pair has won already."
At the end, the judge stood. "The first contestants were letter perfect," he began. "Mechanically, their playing was good; but what we want is music. The second players had a little trouble getting started, but then we heard distinct melody and firm chords, signifying a listening and thoughtful communion. They entered into the spirit intended by the composer. They made music."
What a lesson! The music master clarified that obeying exacting rules does not necessarily convey the spirit of the music. In the same way, Jesus told us to move beyond law to the spirit of the law, which is love for God and for people.
We keep love alive by opening ourselves to the promptings of the Spirit within us through prayer, meditation, and sensitivity in our relationships. Then, by divine grace, we become channels of God's love and help to bring about the harmony that the Creator/Composer intended.
Prayer: Lord, may the promptings of your Spirit make us open channels of your love. Amen.
Hazel Keenan Schrum (Ontario, Canada)
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