Series: God’s New HumanityScripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

“Christianity is a life to be lived and not a mere philosophy or point of view.”

Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Life in the Spirit

“Dramatic, life-altering moments come only a few times during our lifetime—that’s why they’re dramatic. The rest of our lives are lived in the common, ordinary mundane. …  Dirty dishes in the sink is not just a worrisome ordeal in your otherwise uneventful day. It’s an opportunity to see glimpses of grace.”

Gloria Furman, “God Rules the Mundane”

“you bear the weight of all our grief

uncertainty and unbelief

oh, you restore our sanity

so we raise our voice

we raise an offering

would you come near

and quench our thirst

oh, lift our hearts

as the spirit bears the curse”

Derek Webb, “The Spirit Bears the Curse”

“To be joyful is to expect that life will reveal itself as God’s gift of grace …. To be joyful means to look out for opportunities for gratitude. … Indeed, it is really when the Holy Spirit comes and is present that one experiences true joy.”

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