In order to begin to understand the madness of this world in which we live, we must be willing to look at the madness that resides in our own hearts. What is happening outside of us in no more foreign to us than our own true sense of self. It is easier to witness it outside of ourselves. The greater task is taking the time to slow down, get quiet, and connect with the truth of our hearts. I find that the ability to be tolerant allows me room to be where I am in my thoughts and my feelings. I don’t have to like something to be tolerant of it. I don’t have to buy into it to be tolerant. Tolerance creates space for thoughts and experiences of which I am not yet certain is okay with me. This space is what I understand God to be. It as though his gentle hand takes mine and guides me to take a look and observe what is happening. I do not need to defend against it or seek to hide and protect myself. By being tolerance and with God at my side I can investigate, explore, and perhaps be open to something even more than tolerance.
Be of Tolerance!
on December 1, 2015My prayer for us is a willingness to notice the things, attitudes, people, and ideas for which we have no tolerance and ask God for the courage to take a closer look at one of them this day.
What are one of those intolerances either within you or outside of you that God is calling you to take an exploration of today? Share in the comments.
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