October 17
Awe and Wonder Soften What Life Has Hardened
The absence of awe and wonder leads to cynicism, numbness, emotional dullness, boredom, misdirection, disconnection, and spiritual emptiness.
However, experiencing awe can soften the soul. Just one moment of being completely astonished can break through layers of self-protection.
Breathtaking moments can come from: – a sunset – a child’s laughter – a whispered prayer – a passage of Scripture coming alive – an unexpected act of kindness – a healing memory – a sense of God’s presence – creation in all its splendor – a simple stillness that feels sacred.
These moments awaken something ancient in us—a reminder that the world is filled with God, and we are His children walking through His masterpiece.
Becoming Childlike Again: Page 113
The absence of awe and wonder leads to cynicism, numbness, emotional dullness, boredom, misdirection, disconnection, and spiritual emptiness.
However, experiencing awe can soften the soul. Just one moment of being completely astonished can break through layers of self-protection.
Breathtaking moments can come from: – a sunset – a child’s laughter – a whispered prayer – a passage of Scripture coming alive – an unexpected act of kindness – a healing memory – a sense of God’s presence – creation in all its splendor – a simple stillness that feels sacred.
These moments awaken something ancient in us—a reminder that the world is filled with God, and we are His children walking through His masterpiece.
Becoming Childlike Again: Page 113