χάρις

χάρις, pronounced "khä'-rēs"
Charisma, another word meaning the same as "charis", is said to be:  the spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace.  I have to wonder sometimes if I am truly "governed by the power of divine grace".  I would love to speak of my spiritual condition being characterized by charis, but where is my proof?  Hmmm.  I can tell a cheap sweater from a true Angora mix by how it feels.  The physical sensation of Angora is a tough one to mimic, impossible truly. Cheap fuzz is no substitute for the tummy fur of one very fluffy bunny.  So how do we know if we are trying to be cheap fuzz or if we are the real deal and God simply must scoop us up in His arms because we are as relaxing to Him as when one of us needs to pet our kitty?  


I know for fact that this is possible for all of us!  The Bible says that Christians "perish for lack of knowledge".  I certainly don't wish to be part of that particular Biblical Statistic!  Yet, there are 1836 pages in my Bible.  How is one to download all of that in relevance into organized brain compartments to be pulled out and used on a daily basis?  We simply have to turn into ladylike versions of Indiana Jones.  Take a clue, a problem, a question and pursue it until we have satisfied ourselves with the truth.  Then go order a Cubano  coffee at our favorite cafe and contemplate what God has put into our psyche.  


Being a lady of charis is not easy, but then Indiana Jones didn't always have it easy either.  Poor chap.  One thing for sure, life will never be dull.