Devotion after Election
Centering . . .
The idea awareness cycle
Ignorance—We’re too busy doing our jobs to notice that.
Dismissal—That? It’s trivial. Kids.
Nervousness—Let’s take a look at what they’re up to, benchmark it, buy a research report… Bob, can you handle this?
Poor Copies—See, I told you it was no big deal. Our new model is almost the same.
Admiration—Wow, look at them go. Every once in awhile, someone comes up with something special. Good for them.
Special case—Of course, this won’t effect our core business. It’s working really well here because that’s unique.
Superman—Holy smokes. Who is this guy?
Catastrophe/Doomsday—Run for your lives. It’s over. Over forever and ever.
Repeat
[Seth Godin, “The Idea Awareness Cycle.” Nov 1, 2016.]
Ponder . . .
Oh great God give us rest
We’re all worn thin from all of this
At the end of our hope with nothing left
Oh great God give us rest
Oh great God do your best
Have you seen this place it’s all a mess
And I’ve done my part too well I ‘fess.
Oh great God do your best
Could you take a song and make it thine
From a crooked heart twisted up like mine
Would you open up Heaven’s glory light
Shine on in and give these dead bones life
Oh shine on in and give these dead bones life
Let it shine, let it shine
On and on, on and on, come to life
[David Crowder Band, A Requiem Mass in C (the Happiest of All Keys): “Oh Great God, Give Us Rest.” sixsteps. January 2012.] Click here to listen.
Remember . . .
By the mercies of God, present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.
If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’
No, ‘if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:1-2, 14-20