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  Kenosis, from the Greek kenóō , means “to empty.” In Philippians 2:7, we read that Christ “emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant.” This isn’t theological abstraction—it’s a radical redefinition of power. 🌌 Divine Descent Kenosis reveals that God’s glory is not in domination, but in descent. Jesus, fully divine, chose not to cling to privilege. He entered the fragility of human life—not as a cosmic tourist, but as a servant. This voluntary self-emptying is not weakness—it’s the deepest kind of strength: love that refuses to self-protect. “Though he was in the form of God, he did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself…” —Philippians 2:6–7 (NRSV) 🧭 A Model for Living Kenosis isn’t just Christological—it’s invitational. Paul urges us to “let this mind be in you.” That means embracing humility, relinquishing control, and choosing service over status. In your household, Betty, kenosis might look like the quiet heroism of tending to som...

  We live in a world that prizes immediacy, clarity, and control. Yet life—especially in its most tender, chaotic, or mysterious moments—rarely offers any of these. What if the very complexity we resist is the doorway to deeper peace? Theological concepts like kenosis (self-emptying), the hypostatic union (divine and human natures in Christ), or the communion of saints aren’t just abstract doctrines for scholars. They are lenses—radical, reframing lenses—that can shift how we see illness, injustice, aging, and even our own limitations. 🌿 Kenosis: The Power of Letting Go In Philippians 2, Christ “emptied himself,” taking the form of a servant. This isn’t weakness—it’s divine strength expressed through vulnerability. When we face burnout, caregiving fatigue, or the loss of control in aging bodies, kenosis invites us to reframe surrender not as defeat, but as sacred participation. We become vessels, not victims. 🔥 The Trinity: Relationship as Reality The Trinity isn’t a puzzle...