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Theo Tigno•
2/10/2004 12:03 pm
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Tuesday, February 10th 2004 |
1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30
Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of the whole community of Israel, and stretching forth his hands toward heaven, he said, "LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below; you keep your covenant of mercy with your servants who are faithful to you with their whole heart.
"Can it indeed be that God dwells on earth? If the heavens and the highest heavens cannot contain you, how much less this temple which I have built! Look kindly on the prayer and petition of your servant, O LORD, my God, and listen to the cry of supplication which I, your servant, utter before you this day. May your eyes watch night and day over this temple, the place where you have decreed you shall be honored; may you heed the prayer which I, your servant, offer in this place. Listen to the petitions of your servant and of your people Israel which they offer in this place. Listen from your heavenly dwelling and grant pardon."
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for each of us to be merciful to those we have a hard time forgiving.
It's amazing how as Solomon ponders who God is, he cannot help but feel humble.
I don't spend enough time pondering God's greatness, even though it is clearly evident in everything I see. We catch glimpses here and there of His greatness, but how often do we let that greatness bring us to our knees? How often to do we let that greatness call us to conversion? It's amazing how busy we are. It's amazing how much Mary had it right and Martha missed the point.
Today, spend some time contemplating God's greatness in your life. Ponder His greatness as you gaze upon the vast beauty of creation. Dwell on how great and beautiful the human person is. Fall to your knees in adoration of Our Lord, and see how loving He is, and be humble in His presence. Take care and God Bless.
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