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Friday, November 20, 2015

Jesus entered the temple areas and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things.
(Luke 19:45)

Lord, you have made me your temple. How have I profaned your dwelling place? Do I bargain for status, respect and popularity? Do I jostle and shout to be noticed? Your house is meant to be a haven of peace, calm, and silence. If I clutter it with vain distractions, I shut you out. Please, Lord, quiet me in you. Whatever I bring in, let it remind me of you. If there are windows, let them direct the light to your tabernacle. Let whatever clothes my soul be pure and simple. Make me reverent.

Today, let me host you joyfully, singing your praise and directing my thoughts, words and actions to you. Let me regard my surroundings as your church and my neighbors as fellow worshippers. What concrete resolution can I make?

Now there are loud voices in the hall outside my door. My first reaction is annoyance, but you are not disturbed. I will strive to interpret the noises of this day as shouts of praise. Let us all make a joyful noise to you.

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