Unity with the Father and the Son.
I am touched by todays reading in John 17:20-23. Jesus prays that we may be one and that we may be one also in Him.

That all of them may be one,
Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.
May they also be in us that the world may believe that you have sent me.
John 17:21

That there may exist a unity with the Triune God.

When we are securely rooted in personal intimacy with the Source of Life, it will be possible to be flexible without being relativistic,
convinced without being rigid;
willing to comfront without being offensive,
gentle without being soft and
true witness without being manipulative.
- Henri Nouwen

I realize that in trying to resolve disagreements or conflicts, my words are often laced with hidden objectives or manipulative which is only an indication of the flesh in me. I am especially aware of this when it comes to a conflict with someone close to me. I have learn to bite my tongue but still the words are there, internally. I want to know the Source of Life and be securely rooted in His love so that I will speak with grace and my life reflective of my Lord who is ever so merciful and just!

Last week was too hectic for comfort. World Cup and late nights did not help and it certainly prevented me from having any meditations leave alone inspirations. However, the message at church by Rev Stuart Rae 2 weeks ago is etched in my heart for awhile now. My spirit has been meditating on it.
Exodus 4: 2 "whats in your hand?"
- God used what is most familiar to Moses; his staff
- Our giftings must be given to the Lord...and willing to "throw it to the ground"
- Our giftings if not yielded to God could become a deadly serpent.

2 Kings 4: 2 "What is in your house?"
the widows oil

Although I am cautious about such use of scripture to draw parallels, these 2 questions have been ringing in my ears. The Lord has certainly bless me and Connie with much. We have not been as faithful as we have been in the past of offering it back to the Lord for His use. I pray the Lord will make clear the answers to these 2 questions....