Friday, August 13, 2021

Nouwen Meditation: The Chosenness of the Other

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DAILY MEDITATION | AUGUST 13, 2021
The Chosenness of the Other
When we claim and constantly reclaim the truth of being the chosen ones, we soon discover within ourselves a deep desire to reveal to others their own chosenness. Instead of making us feel that we are better, more precious or valuable than others, our awareness of being chosen opens our eyes to the chosenness of others. That is the great joy of being chosen: the discovery that others are chosen as well. In the house of God there are many mansions. There is a place for everyone—a unique, special place. Once we deeply trust that we ourselves are precious in God’s eyes, we are able to recognize the preciousness of others and their unique place in God’s heart.
If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing right.

JAMES 2:8 (NIV)
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