Philippians 3:1 says Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
Repetition or repeating things over and over is the key to developing mastery in anything and it also keeps us safe. There is tremendous power in repetition. In fact throughout the Bible God often repeats himself, and I believe he does this so we get what he is trying to show us.
Finding things that are really important and repeating them over and over unlocks a depth of insight and mastery that can't be attained any other way. It also helps to develop our self control and discipline.
But, not just any kind of repetition will do. Repetition needs to be done with joy and energy because we are doing it with God. Many people find repetition boring but I have found this often means they are lacking presence in what they are doing.
In nature some of the most beautiful things are very simple patterns that are repeated over and over. Repetition when done the right way leads to a more beautiful life.
In today's communion we are asking God for help to unlock the power of repetition in our lives to lead us to a beautiful life. And we are asking for his help to expand the self control and discipline he put within us to master the things that are truly important with presence, energy, and joy.
I am praying for you.
Daniel
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