Comments on: Nicene Creed…what do you believe?

By: ebroussard

ebroussard — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:11:21 +0000

Great perceptive…we tend to take credit for the work of the Holy Spirit when it’s visible and MISS IT when he is at work…thanks

By: Sophroniscus

Sophroniscus — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:29:39 +0000

In my humble opinion we frequently lay too much importance on conscious thinking... and not enough on the work of the Holy Spirit.

I frequently attend an Indian church. They recite the Creed of Constantinople in Malayalam, a language I do not understand. I believe that the Holy Spirit speaks to the inner reaches of my mind directly, bypassing mere conscious thinking.

Why do I attend a church which uses a language I do not understand? I go, knowing that God brought the Christians of Saint Thomas half way around the world so that they could pray with me. Is it not a good idea for me to go a few miles to pray with them?

"You will know they are Christians by their love..." Isn't that what worship is all about? "Little children, love one another."

When one prays the Creed in a group one participates in the love of the whole group. "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."

It really doesn't bother me that someone might mouth the words without understanding. Who am I to stand in judgment of another? The Holy Spirit speaks to his heart.

By: lelawakin

lelawakin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:28:13 +0000

Having eyes they do not see, having ears they do not hear…

By: ebroussard

ebroussard — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:55:51 +0000

Lela….I agree…the words have to have meaning in your heart before they come alive!
Sometimes I find myself wanting to raise my hand in praise or putting inflection in my voice in an effort to break the monotone routine that I know holds some of the people in bondage.
Loved your story…thanks for commenting