About Me
- Paul Metler, Ph.D.
- Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
- Hello. Thanks for stopping by. If you care to read about what's crossing my mind or sticking in my heart I welcome you to my latest post. So, I hope you enjoy my ramblings. More importantly, I hope I can encourage you to join me in my quest to be a faithful follower of my Lord Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
The Affluent Poor
I love the expression that Brennan Manning uses to describe our condition. We are "the affluent poor". What a paradox. We wrestle with the tension between being blessed with the richness of the Kingdom of God while being poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3). What are the benefits of being among the affluent poor? The impact upon our hearts is amazing. Poverty of spirit opens the door for healing and restoration. It prompts a return to childlike faith. We can recapture our sense of awe and wonder at the magnificence of God. I tend to think that "awe and wonder" are precursors to recognizing the voice of God and receiving His blessings.
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