Malachi 3: Refining
Monday, March 7, 2022
Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; and suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek.
In several weeks we will witness again Christ’s passion and death. Let us prepare the temple of our hearts with God’s written Word. Today we choose a chapter and book in the Bible that we have never explored before. As we read, we allow the Spirit to open our ears to God’s words.
My messenger is like the refiner’s fire, or like the fuller’s lye. My messenger will sit refining and purifying.
In several weeks we will experience again the Easter miracle. Let us prepare our hearts and minds with the refining fire of Christ’s presence, the Living Word. Today we compose a prayer of thanksgiving to the Living God for all that heals and sustains us each day. As we write, we allow the Spirit to open our hearts to God’s living presence.
Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; and suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek.
In several weeks we will experience again the phenomenon of Pentecost. Let us prepare ourselves to receive the Spirit in this special way. Today we spend time with someone who is suffering to allow the refining fire of God’s love to transform all mourning into joy.
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