Preparing our table for communion includes preparing our hearts.
The first step is seeking the presence of the Lord
according to Psalm 100:4 is to come with a thankful heart.
At first this seemed foreign to me. I had to ask the Holy
Spirit for His help. Then I read James 1:17 (VOICE) “Every good gift bestowed, every perfect gift received comes to us from above, courtesy of the Father of
lights. He is consistent. He won’t change His mind or play
tricks in the shadows.”
As I meditate on the fact that
every good thing in my life is a gift from my heavenly Father, I begin to count
my blessings, as the old hymn says; the love of my family, home, provisions,
sunshine, grass, trees, birds, fresh air, etc. Then, I remember the love that
never ends and is freely given for this one, who felt like a failure, love that
has healed a wounded soul, love that offers me eternal life. And it is all
because Jesus went to the cross for you and me. He paid for my sin and yours. Our sins are considered high treason against the Kingdom of God and
deserves the punishment of death.
It only takes a moment to
prepare my heart with thanksgiving for the presence of a Holy God.
Today I celebrate this holy
time of communion with my beloved knowing that by His love and sacrifice on the
cross, He is mine and I am His. Amen!
Blessings on your day!
Karen
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