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Scripture: Isaiah 30:9-10: For they are a rebellious people, faithless children, children who will not hear the instruction of the LORD; who say to the seers, “Do not see”; and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us what is right; speak to us smooth things, prophesy illusions. Abridged: When we fix the gaze of our heart and soul on the love of God, our hands and feet more easily travel and labor among people in the vineyards and wilderness of the earth. Meditation: While serving God, we need to be like the guards that stand outside of Buckingham Palace fixing their gaze on one object in front of them and not being distracted by the myriad of things occurring around them. We likewise need to fix our gaze upon God and not allow ourselves to be distracted by the myriad of things in the world. Our task, however, is more complex because, unlike the palace guards, we are called upon to interact with the world. God does not want us to stand motionless and aloof, but to invite other people to join us in deepening our relationship with the image of Christ implanted in us at birth. So while we must fix the gaze of our heart and soul on the love of God, our hands and feet must travel and labor among the people in the vineyards and wilderness of the earth. If we are successful at keeping our focus on God while working in the world, our individual appearance to others will vanish in the Light of God that shines through us. Just like the palace guards that appear to have no personality while fulfilling their task, so must our personality vanish as we reflect the greater character of God. People moving beyond self uniformly clothe themselves with the Light of God’s love so that they complete the tasks revealed to them in their heart while keeping their gaze fixed on the glory of God’s holy purpose. Prayer: Let all of our thoughts and labors be for you, Master and Creator. Wherever we journey and whatever we speak, let your love and invitation be seen and heard. Make our presence and voice a reflection of your infinite grace. By your mercy and by the strength of your Holy Spirit, let us be your servant, O God, even though we still bear the sins of being human. Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. Amen Enter password: .