Psalm 24's imagary is almost as striking lyrically as it's content meaningful. The poet writes, " Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may enter." (Ps. 24:9) This pslam suggests a fruitful spirtual life requires a continous cleaning of the fog that blocks us from intimacy with God. The gates here are our inward imaturities and self-seeking, worldly goals. A daily fight to open our hearts to Christ's Peace is a necessity, and there is no better time than Advent to recognize this fact. Alighty and Merciful God,
May no earthly undertaking hinder those
who set out in haste to meet your Son. But may our learning of Heavenly wisdom
gain us admittance into His company.
Grant this through Christ, Our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen.
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