EPHESIANS 1:15-23
15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come.22And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Spend five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
- Find the eyes of your heart within you.
- What enlightenment is waiting to be revealed to you?
- To which hope is Christ calling you?
- Allow these visions of your heart to rise up within you.
- How do these visions shine forth from you?
- What is God’s message for you?
- Give thanks to God for the eyes of your heart, the visions you see, the light that shines forth, and all new things revealed to you.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, November 30, 2011, Christ the King Sunday Year A
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100: 1-5
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
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