Worship for Beguiled by Beauty Week 4
Sun, Sep 08
|Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools
Abyss, Mystery, and Wonder
Time & Location
Sep 08, 2024, 10:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools, 6215 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA
About
BEGUILED BY BEAUTY WORSHIP SERIES
“One thing I ask of you, [Divine Goodness], one thing I seek: that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life, to gaze on your beauty and to meditate in your Temple.” Psalm 27:4 (Inclusive Bible)
Are you ready to be beguiled? Welcome to a transformative six-week worship series called "Beguiled by Beauty: Cultivating a Life of Contemplation & Compassion." Uncover the surprising secret: how beauty's allure can deepen your compassion and ignite a movement towards justice. We'll guide you on a path to a contemplative life, fostering a profound connection with Divine Goodness and one another.
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Week 4 - Abyss, Mystery, and Wonder
Have you ever felt a deep longing for something more, a thirst for a life filled with meaning and purpose? We often chase fleeting distractions, seeking to quench this inner fire. But true fulfillment lies in awakening to the beauty that surrounds us. As Wendy Farley beautifully puts it, "The contemplative life is a sweetness of longing and of tasting in which one ceases to praise and becomes pure praise, an unending chant to the divine goodness." Nature offers us a constant source of inspiration and resilience. A tree, scarred by fire, still reaches for the sun, a testament to life's enduring spirit.
Even in the cracks of our world, we find seeds of hope waiting for their chance to bloom. Contemplating this beauty ignites a spark within us, reminding us of our own capacity for renewal. Today, we invite you to join us in a journey of contemplation through Psalm 135. Imagine these words as a balm for weary souls, a message of hope for those feeling lost or alone. The Divine is described as a healer, a provider, a source of life for all creation, especially those who suffer. We all experience moments of feeling exiled from what we love. Let these ancient words wash over you, knowing that you are seen, known, and cherished, like the stars in the vast expanse.
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