“When you look at a baby, it's just that: a body you can look at and touch. But the person who takes shape within is formed by something you can't see and touch - the Spirit - and becomes a living spirit.” (John 3:6 MSG)
We think our physical bodies and the perceivable world around us represents the sum total of existence. From our limited human perspective, this is all we can sense; thus, we imagine this is all that matters. However, our intangible souls are shaped by Divine forces. Many of us remain unaware of the Spirit’s presence and influence.
According to French philosopher, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
Unfortunately, most of us go through our day oblivious of our spiritual identity. We become consumed by the business of living. Some of us may take short breaks for spiritual experiences while remaining fully engrossed in being human. We are created for much more. We are made in the image of God. We are spiritual beings who are meant to take short breaks for human experiences. Our souls are occupied by the living Spirit. We are designed to express and manifest the Divine within.
Lord, may Your Spirit take over our thoughts and actions. May we operate from our spiritual core rather than from our physical bodies.
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