NSoC 36: Inward Destitution

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Alrighty. I think Merton is talking about the poverty of our beings here. I think. He begins by describing the sad realization our inadequacy provides when compared with our lofty God. We are powerless, even without our sin natures, but factor those into the equation and we are pretty miserable creatures indeed. But there is a certain peace to be found when we hit rock bottom and acknowledge our poverty before God and rely on him to do something about it. For his love "like a river springing up" and flowing with "life and goodness and strength." Peace is found by riding the current of his will; refusal drowns us in the flood. All our hardships, difficulties, and pains are caused by our rebellion against God's love for us.

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At least I think so. Short chapter but one of those my mind didn't click with.

Speaking of water, listen to Tal Prince's Lenten Sermon from Cathedral Church of the Advent for today, March 19. "I thirst."

Holy Week kicks into high gear now. Tomorrow is Maundy Thursday. Then Good Friday. But Sunday's coming!