In our busy lives, it is easy to lose the capacity for awe that once filled our childhood. We may find ourselves living without the vibrant joy that comes from truly marveling at the world around us. Yet, there is a deep longing within us to recover that sense of wonder, to have our hearts leap up at the sight of beauty, just as they did when we were young. This week, let us intentionally seek to rekindle that spirit, believing that a life without wonder is a life diminished. It is a call to open our eyes and hearts to the extraordinary in the ordinary, allowing God's creation to stir our souls once more. [01:42]
Psalm 19:1 (ESV)
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
Reflection: When was the last time you felt a genuine sense of awe or wonder at something simple in God's creation? What might it look like to intentionally seek out such moments this week?
Often, we believe that wonder can only be found in grand, spectacular events, setting an impossibly high bar for our hearts to be moved. However, true awe can be discovered in the most humble and everyday experiences, much like the simple joys of childhood. When we learn to appreciate the small blessings and the quiet beauty that surrounds us, our capacity for wonder expands. It requires a conscious effort to shift our perspective, recognizing that God's presence and goodness are woven into the fabric of our daily lives, waiting to be noticed and celebrated. Let us cultivate a spirit of contentment that finds delight in the ordinary. [10:06]
Philippians 4:11-13 (ESV)
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Reflection: What is one small, often overlooked aspect of your daily life or surroundings that you could intentionally pause to appreciate and find wonder in today?
As we mature, there's a tendency to approach the world with an analytical mind, dissecting and explaining phenomena rather than simply marveling at them. This intellectual approach, while valuable in its place, can inadvertently diminish our capacity for wonder. Instead of allowing our minds to reduce beauty to mere scientific explanation, we are invited to embrace a posture of humble admiration. To truly experience awe, we must sometimes set aside our need to understand everything and simply allow ourselves to be captivated by the mystery and majesty of God's handiwork. This shift in perspective can unlock a deeper, more profound engagement with life. [11:24]
Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Reflection: Is there an area of your life where you tend to over-analyze or intellectualize, preventing you from simply experiencing and appreciating God's presence or a moment of beauty? How might you practice letting go of analysis and embracing wonder instead?
To recover our sense of wonder, we must intentionally train our eyes and hearts to look beyond our immediate circumstances and upward to God. Our daily routines and earthly concerns can easily consume our attention, leaving us feeling burdened and disconnected. Yet, the heavens themselves declare God's glory, inviting us to lift our gaze and be reminded of His vastness and majesty. This practice of looking up, both physically and spiritually, can transform our perspective, allowing us to begin and end our days with a renewed sense of awe for the One who created all things. It is a conscious choice to seek the eternal amidst the temporal. [17:20]
Psalm 8:1-2 (ESV)
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to make the enemy and the avenger cease.
Reflection: What is one specific habit you could adopt this week to intentionally begin or end your day by lifting your gaze and heart to God's majesty, rather than immediately focusing on earthly concerns?
When we consider the vastness of the heavens and the intricate beauty of creation, it is natural to feel small and insignificant. Yet, the profound truth is that despite our human frailty and limitations, God is deeply mindful of us. He does not merely observe from a distance; He remembers us with deep affection and actively cares for us with specific purpose. This divine love, culminating in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, is the ultimate source of our wonder. Even in our brokenness and struggles, we are cherished and sustained by a God who intimately knows and tenderly watches over us. This realization empowers us to find awe in His unwavering love. [33:04]
Psalm 8:3-4 (ESV)
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?
Reflection: In what specific area of your life, perhaps one where you feel most vulnerable or insignificant, have you recently experienced or sensed God's "mindful remembrance" (zakar) or "purposeful care" (pakad)?
윗하늘의 무지개를 보고 가슴이 뛰던 어린 마음을 회복하라는 촉구가 중심이다. 인간이 불행한 까닭은 경이로움을 느끼는 능력을 잃어버렸기 때문이라고 지적하면서, 경탄은 감정에 그치지 않고 훈련을 통해 되찾아야 할 영적 능력임을 강조한다. 풍요와 습관, 지나친 분석은 경탄을 마비시키고, 오히려 결핍과 단순함 속에서 더 자주 경탄을 경험했음을 상기시킨다. 다윗의 시편(특히 시편 3과 8)을 통해 극심한 절망 가운데서도 경탄을 고백할 수 있었던 영적 태도를 본받으라고 권면한다.
경탄 회복을 위한 실제적 훈련으로 두 가지를 제시한다. 첫째는 ‘위(하늘)를 바라보는 시선’의 훈련이다. 아침에 눈을 뜨자마자, 하루를 마무리할 때 시편 팔 편을 묵상하면서 하나님의 광대함과 주의 이름의 아름다움을 의식적으로 선포하라는 권면이 주어진다. 둘째는 경탄을 단지 감정으로만 두지 않고 삶의 구체적 경험으로 연결하는 일이다. 다윗이 ‘사람이 무엇이기에 주께서 그를 생각하시며, 인자가 무엇이기에 주께서 그를 돌보시나이까’(자카르와 파카드)를 통해 표현한 하나님의 깊은 기억과 돌봄을 붙잡으라고 권한다. 이는 인간의 연약함을 인정하면서도, 예수 그리스도의 십자가와 중보 사역 안에서 하나님께서 직접 찾아오셔서 돌보시는 현실을 체감하는 영성으로 이어진다.
절망과 고통 가운데 있는 이들에게도 경탄은 가능하다고 재확인한다. 다윗처럼 절망을 뚫고 일어나는 경탄은 상황을 미화하는 낭만이 아니라, 하나님의 임재와 돌보심을 붙드는 실체적 반응이다. 매일의 의식적 훈련—하늘을 바라보기, 시편을 입으로 선포하기, 하나님의 자비와 돌봄을 기억하기—를 통해 경탄이 일상으로 회복되면, 그 신비로운 은혜가 개인과 공동체를 새롭게 할 수 있다는 확신을 전한다.
``여러분 경탄도 훈련입니다. 기질도 좀 있어요. 타고나기를 좀 그렇게 우울하고 어둡게 타고난 사람도 있는데요. 극복할 수 있습니다. 경탄은 훈련이에요. 이 시편 팔 편을 가지고 오늘 우리가 이 훈련하는 차원에서 제가 경탄을 회복하기 위해서 해야 될 두 가지 훈련을 좀 나누고 싶은데요. 첫 번째 훈련이 뭐냐 위를 바라보는 시선의 훈련이 좀 필요합니다. 위를 바라보는 시선의 훈련
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#TrainYourAwe
지난주에 제가 말씀드렸잖아요. 경탄이라는 거 언제 나오냐고요? 경탄은요 내가 경험하는 그 어떤 사물이 나를 압도할 때 나오는 거거든요. 경탄이 어떤 때 나옵니까? 내가 만난 저 사람을 내가 압도할 앞 저 사람이 나를 압도할 때 내가 압도당할 때 경탄이 나오는 거거든요.
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#AweFromBeingOverwhelmed
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