There is coming a time and it is already here when the true Worshipers of God will worship not in a place, or a particular idea, on this mountain or in Jerusalem, but true Worshippers will Worship in Spirit and in Truth for God seeks such to Worship them.
-Jesus
So what did Jesus mean when he spoke these words in the context of breaking all the religious rules in John 4?
In the flood waters of Middleburgh, NY the people are learning and living as they learn or is it, learning as they live. THat what really matters is not the form, the frame or even the faith of the Worshipper that is important. What is really important is that people let go of what they think is important and embrace the God of Love and feel God's embrace. Then to offer that same experience to all and receive it from all.
So being in the Spirit of community and loving kindness toward all and to be truthful with oneself about what is important releases us to Worship in the Spirit of Love and in the Truth of internal honesty and humility.
Worship that tis free and formative is transformative. In Worship we touch the hem of the garment of praise the God of love and power comes in and goes out. The wonder of Worship is the witness of Wonder to the world.
We Worship in Spirit and Truth.
About Me
- Don Paine
- I am a pastor and a clinical psychotherapist. My life's passion is defining healthiness from a human perspective and paralleling it to the holiness of God, divine perspective. Shifting perspectives creates a paradigm that is alongside of rather than over and against. The parakalein of God and the paradoxes of humanity are redefined. Humanity is all about winning and yet we are losing ground everywhere. Divinity is all about letting go of the desire to win and the fear of loss. The Divine embraces the world with loving care regardless of anything.
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