Sun, Sep 15
|Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools
Worship for Beguiled by Beauty Week 5
The Beauty of a World Without a ‘Why’
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Time & Location
Sep 15, 2024, 10:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools, 6215 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA
About
BEGUILED BY BEAUTY WORSHIP SERIES
“One thing I ask of you, [Divine Goodness], one thing I seek: that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life, to gaze on your beauty and to meditate in your Temple.” Psalm 27:4 (Inclusive Bible)
Are you ready to be beguiled? Welcome to a transformative six-week worship series called "Beguiled by Beauty: Cultivating a Life of Contemplation & Compassion." Uncover the surprising secret: how beauty's allure can deepen your compassion and ignite a movement towards justice. We'll guide you on a path to a contemplative life, fostering a profound connection with Divine Goodness and one another.
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Week 5 - The Beauty of a World Without a ‘Why’
Today, you are invited to discover a world of pure, unfiltered beauty. Wendy Farley beautifully captures this essence when she says, "The beauty in other beings exists completely for itself—not for any reason other than that the joy of existence is the purpose of life." Imagine a world where things simply are—without needing a reason or serving a purpose. This is where true delight resides. Beauty has the power to shift our focus from ourselves to the wonder of the world around us. By letting go of expectations and judgments, we open our hearts to appreciate the inherent worth and beauty in all things, including ourselves. The Song of Songs invites us to embrace this perspective through its lush, poetic language. Nature becomes a canvas for adoration, where the human form is celebrated as a masterpiece of creation. This ancient text reveals a profound truth: perfection isn't the goal; embracing imperfection is. Beauty is intrinsic, independent of external validation. Let's embark on a journey together. Suspend your judgment, allow your heart to open, and discover the profound beauty within yourself and the world. You are the "Dearest" of this love letter.
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