Dear Family of Love and Pilgrims on our Journey!
In just one week we will be once again at the Manger of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love! So I thought it would be as good a time as any for us to have a check up on how we are handling stress and if we are keeping to our daily routine of unplugging and keeping focused on what matters most.
So here is your self-care check list! Ask yourself these questions and pray about them tomorrow when we have our walking time.
Am I getting enough rest?
Am I unplugging and getting outside? If it is cold, bundle up and do it anyway!
Am I hydrating myself with the Living Water of Christ and feel it coursing through my veins?
Am I asking God to enliven my spirit, quicken my steps, and expand my heart to love more and more and have an expansive and giving spirit?
Am I letting the hype get to me?
Am I being supportive, loving and accepting?
Have I stood up to bullies or hatemongers and stood with the oppressed and the marginalized?
Am I reconnecting with the people that matter most to me ?
Am I allowing enough time to get from place to place and is my car a no phone zone?
Am I alert to all of my surroundings both driving and shopping?
Am I allowing God in more and more?
Am I eating at the right times and watching the carbs?
Am I doing some kind of physical fitness?
Am I keeping it simple?
How am I sowing seeds of Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy?
What have I been doing to make God's world a better place?
Am I seeing a family member (That is anyone) as someone made in the image and likeness of God?
Am I smiling more and not looking down on family member and seeing them as visible?
Am I at prayer and am I giving thanks and having an attitude of gratitude?
These should be enough to get us started even if you have to take a few of them each day! No rush! Please do not hurry! We have all the time in the world. These will still apply after Christmas.
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Tonight's walk was beautiful crisp and clear! I was reminded again that we all have to be mindful of family members who are needy. Find out where the coat and blanket drives are. I'm falling in love with God even more this season. Whatever used to bother me is gone ! I know it has to do with this cyber ministry and pilgrimage that we are on together. God has me doing some amazing things as S/he is with you! We have to ask God for heart tenderizer and let God do the rest and allow God in. Ask God to have you let go of all things that are keeping you from doing what God is calling you to do! I remember once telling a story about the Beavers and God. It is this: Beavers dam up the Water of Life. We need to Stop being Beavers and not Dam up the Water of Life and let God and the Water of Life course through out veins and who knows what else might! So give the logs to those who need them to keep themselves warm and in order to build shelter.
Well that is my story and I'm sticking to it! I love you, you matter, and won't you continue to walk with me on our journey!
Love and peace of mind, Please don't be a beaver!
Sara
Music Sampler
Claudio Monteverdi - Salve Regina | The Boston Camerata
Merry Christmas from The Renaissance
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