Day 8 of 29 | Reset my sense of Awe
It was just a couple years ago in November that my family and I decided to spend a few days in NYC. I recall the moment as we got on to the elevator of the Sheraton Times Square that one of our kids asked, "what floor are we going to?" I casually responded with “43” and then they casually pressed the #. About midday through our 400" ascent I remember looking over at the kids and noticed something which struck me as odd. Think about it. We were heading not to the first, second or even 10th floor but to [floor 43] and there wasn’t even a hint of “marvel” on their faces. I was about to blurt out that familiar prefix that most of parents use…. “When I was your age…… “
Instead my mind started to wonder. I wondered why there wasn’t any sense of “Awe” and after dismissing the notion that we must be spoiling them, in my head I answered my own question. The reason why there was “no Awe” was because the concept of a 40+ height building was normal to them. Their ongoing exposure to this “common” reality numbed their appreciation for that which likely non-city kids would have had their eyes wide-open with amazement for.
Today's reading is from Psalm 8. The writer is quite transparent in his feelings as you immediately can identify the thoughts of a person who is obviously “amazed” by God. Awed by His majesty, Awed by His love, Awed by His Creativity…..
So here is a little bit of truth for us all…. I believe we so often miss the majestic things in life because we have considered them “normal” or “regular". It has become so normal to see sunsets that we don’t marvel at the sun as it kisses the horizon. It is normal for some to wake up next to someone who unconditionally loves them, that we roll out of bed with a grunt instead of being exhilarated by this reality. It seems normal for God to fill hearts, homes and churches that His presence is taken for granted. Friends, I believe we need God to ReSet our sense of [AWE]
[Today’s Prayer]
Oh Lord, oh Lord, how majestic is your very name. How incredible your grace is towards me. I realize that at times I take so many things in life for granted. Because of your eternal faithfulness to me I sometimes fail to realize the magnificence of your splendor, the expanse of your creativity and the generosity of your love. Dear Lord, I ask that you ReSet my sense of AWE. Help me to truly appreciate the little miracles, the small blessings and not just marvel at the ones that are accompanied by fireworks. Let me marvel at your goodness and celebrate your name… AMEN
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