One of the worst things to happen to an individual is
to become too familiar with the familiar. The end result--we take advantage of
and take for granted that precious commodity that gives life. This can happen with a mother, father, sister,
brother, a husband or wife. We get so accustomed to their being at our disposal
that we fail to appreciate all they do for us. Such familiarity has caused
untold hearts to ache and has drawn tears from many an eye. While it is
certainly bad to treat our family with such disregard, it becomes even worse
when the Holy Spirit is involved. In a
time of reflection this week I have given serious thought to that
possibility. I never want to appear
unappreciative to those who pray for me, hold my hand, and offer encouraging
words during the good times as well as the bad. I especially do not want to
treat the Spirit this way. He is my comforter and helper and offers assistance
far beyond what others do. So the prayer of my heart is not to become too
familiar with the familiar. The passion within
me is to wake up every day feeling as if I had met the Holy Spirit for the
first time, yet yield to Him as if we had been friends forever. The thought of hearing His voice is wonderful
but to know that voice is even more wonderful. Individual familiarity is not a
bad thing unless you forget how special the person is. For
all of us the Holy Spirit is beyond special, and forever remains available as
our familiar Friend.
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