NorthStar Community Daily Devotional

December 2

Scripture focus: Going through the motions doesn't please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don't for a moment escape God's notice. Psalm 51:16-17 The Message

"We tend to despise our spiritual brokenness. We hate it. But God sees it differently. Not only does God not despise our spiritual brokenness; God sees it as a kind of worship, as a kind of sacrifice. God understands how painful it is to say no to our idolatrous attachments. God understands how difficult it is to let go. But God also recognizes the spiritual maturity that is being shaped within us during this difficult process." Soul Repair, p.116

God is more interested in my maturity than protecting my reputation.

God cares more about preparing me for participation in his grand epic adventure than boosting my ego.

May we embrace God-worship today no matter our personal state of mind.

"Maybe God's silence isn't a sign of God's absence. Maybe the silence is a respectful silence. Maybe." Soul Repair, p.117.


Recommended reading: Micah 1 - 7

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