This is a super exciting time in my house. My first grader can’t wait for all the Halloween parties, and my preschooler is loving the idea of Trick or Treating. They are both finding new costumes to dress up in every day, and they cannot contain their joy.
When were you last that excited?
Adults seem to find a number of reasons not to show emotion. We have to keep things under control. We don’t want surprises, and we can even dismiss beautiful moments of joy. Perhaps we have learned that if you feel great joy, then you will also feel great pain. (This is certainly true of the kids in my house… We can go from the best day ever to the worst day possible!) It may just be easier to close our hearts off to the world.
Five hundred years ago a German monk named Martin Luther opened himself to new possibilities. He opened his heart to the possibility of being surprised, overwhelmed, and delighted. This monk opened his heart to God’s Spirit, and this led him on a journey with many twists and turns. He faced a number of dark valleys, but he also found a joy that surpassed all understanding.
Today I hope we can tap into the joy of the Spirit. This means that we will also experience moments of darkness and fear. However, God promises to always be with us. Following the Spirit can lead us to some wild places, but we will always be surrounded by God’s grace!
Blessings!
Brian
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