January 28, 2009

spiritual direction

My buddy Sam over at the River Community in Milton, Florida gave a great presentation at the Waterfront Rescue Mission on the first thing God notes as being "not good." "It is not good for man to be alone." For the men in the addiction recovery program at Waterfront, this is so very true. For those of us who are called to lead congregations, this is so very true. For anyone who strives to follow Jesus, this is so very true.

It is not good for man to be alone.

We need prophets like Moses. We need wise theologians like Paul. We need teachers who have authority (who do what they teach) like Jesus.

Quiet Day ended for me today with the ringing of the final bell as I read these words of St. Barnard, quoted by Garrret Keizer in A Dresser of Sycamore Trees, "If anyone makes himself his own master in the spiritual life, he makes himself scholar to a fool."

It is not good for man to be alone.

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