Words That Become Flesh (June 22)
Submitted by Ford Prefect on 2002-06-23 09:10:55, Sunday
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Daily Meditation: June 22 by Henri Nouwen; from Bread for the Journey, Harper Collins, New York, 1997 Words That Become Flesh Words are important. Without them our actions lose meaning. And without meaning we cannot live. Words can offer perspective, insight, understanding, and vision. Words can bring consolation, comfort, encouragement and hope. Words can take away fear, isolation, shame, and guilt. Words can reconcile, unite, forgive, and heal. Words can bring peace and joy, inner freedom and deep gratitude. Words, in short, can carry love on their wings. A word of love can be the greatest act of love. That is because when our words become flesh in our own lives and the lives of others, we can change the world. Jesus is the word made flesh. In him speaking and acting were one. www.nouwen.net |
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