The awe of the finite before the infinite

“Worship is the response of the human spirit to the presence of the divine and eternal, to the God who first seeks us. The sense of wonder and awe of the finite before the infinite leads naturally to thanksgiving and adoration.

Silent worship and the spoken word are both parts of Quaker ministry. The ministry of silence demands the faithful activity of every member in the meeting. As, together, we enter the depths of a living silence, the stillness of God, we find one another in ‘the things that are eternal’, upholding and strengthening one another.”

— Faith and Practice of Britain Yearly Meeting, 1967

Today’s Invitation

Cultivate a sense of wonder and awe of the finite before the infinite.

This Week’s Query

When have you experienced awe?

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  • Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) is the formal name of the main organization of Quakers in Britain. It is made up of different meetings, groups and committees. Most of their work is done by volunteers within their worshipping community with support from Britain Yearly Meeting's paid staff.

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