Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Isaiah 62 full chapter
For My peoples sake I will not keep silent,
and for my beloved children sake
I will not rest,until
her vindication shines out like the dawn,
and her salvation like a burning torch. Isaiah 62:1
How have you experienced God’s never-give up, never-rest love? When has someone embodied giving in such a way that you knew God’s generosity through another human being. Take a moment, breathe in deep gratitude for God and the person who was the incarnation of Christ as Giver for you.
Christ is the embodiment of the word Giving, and you’ve been created in the “Imago Dei,” Image of God. When we are other-referenced, awake and present, we reflect God, and when we’re asleep and self-referenced we play God. How is the Presence of “Giving” showing up in your life?
Generous-giving is in the driver’s seat for Enneagram style TWO. My sweet friend Lindsey Marks is an Enneagram TWO. Whether she’s teaching music or leading worship, she has a river of love flowing through her. Allow her words to open a way for you to encounter the Giving Christ.
Type 2: The Loving Person. Transforming TWOS embody God’s love. TWOS are givers of God’s love, care, and personal connection with us. TWOS, when led by the Holy Spirit, are empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted. They are friendly, generous, and self-sacrificing while being aware of their self-care. Integrated TWOs meet needs as they sense the Spirit’s prompting to do so, without expecting something in return. ©Motions of the Soul 2012Clare Loughrige
Practice the presence of Giving
- Practice showing your love for others by simply being with them.
- Create a practice for developing a clear, quiet mind.
- Find support for opening your HEART to yourself.
- Experiment with nurturing yourself.
©Motions of the Soul Clare Loughrige, 2012
Join us for tomorrows devotion as we practice the honesty of God with an Enneagram Style One
Giving thanks for the love of Christ,
Clare
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
Scott and Clare’s Enneagram books here Enneagram Personality Styles, Motions of the Soul,and Spiritual rhythms for the Enneagram.
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Enneagram and Christianity Podcast
BECOME A CERTIFIED ENENAGRAM PRACTITIONERInternational’s Enneagram Association Accredited Training with Rev. Clare Loughrige