Recently I read and
reflected on the chapter entitled “Of Heartful Remorse” in Thomas A’Kempis’ “Imitation
of Christ” – passing on my reflection . . .
The phrase “fear of the
Lord” is positive language, positive through serious.
When I consider the
phrase through the term “holy awe”, its meaning becomes even more clearly
focused.
The question of positive
response to the Lord by holding Him in holy awe is best understood “the Awesome of the heavens above is still
awesome when He is within my life and experience”.
In
this inner-knowledge my repentances, cryings and commitments to change, flow as
“heartfelt remorse without regret, for they are grace from the awesome God – my
Lord”.
As I re-read the above,
I’m moving from reflecting to rumination – JD J
