Theophane the Monk was traveling along a path one day and ran into a young man. He asked the young man where he was going.

The young man replied, “I am looking for the Pearl of Great Price.”

Theophane said calmly, “Well, look no more. I have it.” Theophane produced the Pearl of Great Price. The young man was in pure delight to see and find what he was looking for.

Then Theophane said, “Here, take it.” And he gave the young man the Pearl of Great Price. The young man was delighted and danced for awhile and then sat under a tree to contemplate.

“The Pearl of Great Price! I have it! But is it better to have it or to have the ability to give it away like Theophane the Monk? How long will this question rob me of my joy?”

God calls us to live on the edge, not with ancient words recited and unlived, but with a Living Word to be given away from our hearts and recited in the rituals of how we live our lives each and every day.

Thanks to Richard A. Wing for sharing.

What was it inside of Theophane the Monk that allowed him to give away the Pearl of Great Price? Do YOU possess this same quality and ability?

THE GOD WHO MADE US CAN ALSO REMAKE US!

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