December 27, 2009
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What is the state of our adoration?
...you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, Abba! Father!
–Romans 8:15bAbba! Father!
During the Christmas season we have sung, "O Come, let us adore Him," but what is our adoration really like?
Is our adoration wholehearted – or is it half-hearted?
Is our adoration hot – or it is cold or lukewarm?
Is our adoration constant – or is it fitful?
Is our adoration independent of circumstances – or dependent on circumstances?
Is our adoration unreserved – or reserved?
Is our adoration generous – or frugal?
Is our adoration heart-felt – or routine?
Is our adoration vulnerable – or protective?
Is our adoration unconditional – or conditional?
Is our adoration loving – or legalistic?
Is our adoration joyful – or joyless?
Is our adoration genuine – or feigned?
O, Lord God, You are worthy of perfect and unsurpassed adoration. Grant us grace to examine ourselves. Increase our love for You, O Lord.
Amen.