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“The Divine Yes, and the Human Yes”

On March 21, 2020 by Dteb With 0 Comments - down to earth believer

“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.” (2 Corinthians 1:20, italics mine)

Here is part of a reading from my “3-Minute Retreat” from Loyola Press, based on The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4):

“The Hebrew people were freed from slavery in Egypt and saved from Pharaoh’s army at the Red Sea. Through Moses God gave the people a choice whether or not they wanted to continue to live in relationship with him. They enthusiastically said yes. The one condition that God gave them was that God must be first in their lives. Nothing or no one else could be given greater priority. God has given us that same condition. We are tempted every day to let other people and things take God’s place in our life. At those times we can remember Moses’ instruction to the Hebrew people and join in an enthusiastic Yes! to God.”

Saying “Yes” to God!  Yes, that is the challenge.  And this “yes” is not a one-shot deal.  I need to renew my yes with every beat of my heart, with every breath, with every thought, with every deed.

Oh God, this challenge is way beyond me.  I simply can’t and won’t live this way consistently.  Come to me in my waywardness.  Empower me to do what I cannot do.  Be my miracle of consistent obedience.  Be my human yes, oh divine Yes!

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