Paradigm Shift

We have been talking about what amounts to a paradigm shift. Reading Psalm 23 closely like this shows us the kind of life God offers us now. 

We tend to slip back into thinking that the Christian faith is about cleaning up our act, minding our tongue, or choosing to be loyal to the right side. While all of those are part of the process, none of them are the core of following Christ. The paradigm shift Psalm 23 invites us to make is to instead see God himself as the ongoing source of our life and refreshment.

Green pastures. Quiet waters. Right paths. No fear. Comfort. A banquet. Enemies at bay. 

None of the above are things we do or make. All are the result of walking with God, all are things we can receive from God as we are open to him.

Yesterday’s question: How can we experience the life God promises? 

Do you remember the thought experiment from a few days ago? “What next?” Turning our thoughts to Jesus as often as we can is one way to be open to what God offers. That openness allows the free flow of “quiet waters” to the deepest parts of us.

Over the next few days we will look at what kinds of things we can do to make ourselves open to what God wants to do in us. He wants to pour life into us so he can pour his love through us.

It’s a small shift that brings major benefits.

Lord, make us open to you today and always.
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