A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before God, but God wasn’t to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but God wasn’t in the earthquake; and after the earthquake fire, but God wasn’t in the fire; and after the fire a gentle and quiet whisper. ~ 1 Kings 19:11-12 (MSG)
God is sheer being itself—Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration. ~ John 4:24 (MSG)
KEY THOUGHT:
Since God is spirit, our worship of him must connect at the deepest spiritual level.PRAYER:
God, all creation responds to your being -- to your presence. I confess that I'm complacent and willing to accept a shallow relationship with you while you are eager to connect with me at a much deeper level. Nurture responsiveness in me. I'll work that direction, too. I want to have a deeper relationship with you that is not so dependent on externals. Amen.