Thursday, September 17, 2009

Weekly Meditation for Sept 20

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Weekly Meditation
Two Kinds of Wisdom
By Tom Robertsen

James 3: 13,17

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom...The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.


If I were to add a more flippant title to this meditation, it would go something like "Leaving It Be." Despite the awkwardness of those words, they express a lot right now. Since last night I have been sitting here in the worst clutter and mental chaos imaginable. Everything which seemed neatly wrapped and under control looks like it has fallen apart or is at least very uncertain. I'm under very short time constraints. I'm nearly out of ideas. The whole thing has spooked me out.

Since I woke up so very early this morning thinking about it, I did what I should have done at the very beginning: I asked our heavenly Parent what I should do, but I didn't get an answer. And so, I asked again -- and again. The response I got was exactly the sub-title above: "Leave It Be!"

Instead of worrying, I've gradually turned away from it all -- not once, but repeatedly -- and tried to rely on some true wisdom from our divine Source. I'm trying to create a life that matters instead of just nodding my head in appreciation to the testimonials of others. The chips are down and it's time to be an authentic Christian.

I've stopped fretting and started focusing on doing things by trusting in "the humility that comes from wisdom". God's wisdom is not in the problem; it comes to us in the solutions which are a part of the divine mercy. I see now that there are people to help: My partner who is at home hundreds of miles away had some sound advice, as always. I realize also that there is ample time to make the course corrections which may be needed.

By turning away from all the confusion and disorder, and truly trusting in divine Love's constant and continuous provision for me I can focus on wisdom's peace, mercy and fruitful harvest. I can champion the real sincerity and unselfishness which come from true wisdom and Christ-like activity.

It is thought by many scholars that the writer of this short passage may have been the actual brother of Jesus. Perhaps, then, these very words were advice which came directly from the Master.

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