The Pursuit of God

Chapter 8 Meekness and Rest in the Sacrament of Living

Jesus commended meekness as the secret to soul rest. It is not weakness or timidity, but it is the opposite of pride and pretense. A purified desire to be pleasing to God alone replaces the tyrannical need to impress others and win their approval. Separating everything into sacred and secular spheres leads to a divided life, and to a misguided disdain for the ordinary dimensions of our lives. Instead, we are to do everything to the glory of God. Therefore, we should view each humble little aspect of our lives sacramentally—that is, as a sacred opportunity for God’s presence and inward grace to shine out. ***

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