Daily writing prompt

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?

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I’ve always been amazed by the culture of the awed — the people who always notice the beauty around them and let it touch their heart. People like that overflow with gratitude and joy. They focus on the delight of being alive and avoid the blight that tries to hide beauty from their sight.

The heritage of the awed transcends all the ethnic, racial, national, and other boundary lines that have been built by human fears and people’s pride. It consists of the grateful and open-hearted ones from every kindred and every tribe on earth.

The culture of the awed is my heritage, not by birth, but by my choice and by consistent effort to keep my focus on life’s loveliness. The more I let my heart marvel in amazement at the wonder all around (and within) me, the more I’m certain of the reality of God and of His love for all people that He demonstrates through Jesus Christ.

The ancient King David, who wrote much of the awe-filled book of Psalms, told God: “You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.” The heritage of the awed is offered to all people. However, if we refuse to open our heart and let it be deeply touched, we will miss the wonder of it all. Look around and be awed by God’s beauty today!

Here is a bold and shocking quote from the first Christ-follower to be murdered for His faith, His name is Stephen and he boldly warned people with these words: “You always resist the Holy Spirit!” How can that be? When you resist your conscience as it tries to guide you away from corruption and into the glory of a better life, you’re resisting the Holy Spirit.

To be spiritually well fed
Make Christ your living Head.
Learn to always be led
By Jesus alive from the dead.

We can’t go God’s way as long as we insist on going our way. To live a Christ-led life requires that we continually cultivate the condition of our heart so that the living Jesus Christ can have complete control. That’s the heritage of those who are continually awed by the risen Jesus. Count me in!