The Three Rs
There is a Sacred Loop that runs through life. The current series is Redeem, Renew and Rejoice. We have often lost track of the sacred themes because we do not want to have a repeating cycle. Yet we all repeat cycles – the question is if the cycles we repeat lead us to better places – if so they are part of the three Rs above, otherwise they need to be removed from our lives (and yes that includes some people as well).
For many Christians we are entering the First Season of a Liturgical Year (a three R Cycle). It is one that is filled with expectation and preparation for the birth of the Savior. It is a way of celebrating life and possibility and needs to be done on a continual basis so that we are reminded and energized for the journey of life and faith. The season of Advent for us mixes expectation, joy, purity and proclaiming in a way that heralds the birth in both physical and spiritual forms.
Advent is important. It reminds us to expect to be Redeemed and Renewed in our lives. It reminds us that we are called to Rejoice in ALL things because they can lead to a renewing of the cycle. It reminds us that our expectations drive the actions we take that often determine what we do in fact get in return. However, God is in the exceeding Redemptive Loop business.
Patricia Neal tells us what God does for us in the relationship: “A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations.”
If we are indeed made in the image of God we need to find ways to see our lives in the Redeeming, Renewing and Rejoicing Cycle. We need to find ways to make our actions part of that same loop. How can we learn to be redemptive rather than retributive in our thoughts, and actions? If we are created in God’s image, AND if we have entered into a relationship with God we are called to be messengers and managers of this loop that we find in our own lives. While God is at some level a master, he is also a partner in the work we do on this world. There can be no redemption for tomorrow without renewal occurring and without rejoicing starting now.
So, This week do not just rejoice if the Titans win, but rather find ways to see yourself in the ever moving Three R Loop of God!
For many Christians we are entering the First Season of a Liturgical Year (a three R Cycle). It is one that is filled with expectation and preparation for the birth of the Savior. It is a way of celebrating life and possibility and needs to be done on a continual basis so that we are reminded and energized for the journey of life and faith. The season of Advent for us mixes expectation, joy, purity and proclaiming in a way that heralds the birth in both physical and spiritual forms.
Advent is important. It reminds us to expect to be Redeemed and Renewed in our lives. It reminds us that we are called to Rejoice in ALL things because they can lead to a renewing of the cycle. It reminds us that our expectations drive the actions we take that often determine what we do in fact get in return. However, God is in the exceeding Redemptive Loop business.
Patricia Neal tells us what God does for us in the relationship: “A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations.”
If we are indeed made in the image of God we need to find ways to see our lives in the Redeeming, Renewing and Rejoicing Cycle. We need to find ways to make our actions part of that same loop. How can we learn to be redemptive rather than retributive in our thoughts, and actions? If we are created in God’s image, AND if we have entered into a relationship with God we are called to be messengers and managers of this loop that we find in our own lives. While God is at some level a master, he is also a partner in the work we do on this world. There can be no redemption for tomorrow without renewal occurring and without rejoicing starting now.
So, This week do not just rejoice if the Titans win, but rather find ways to see yourself in the ever moving Three R Loop of God!
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