Are you having any fun? If you aren't, why not?

Dear Family of Love,

This is our weekly time for a bit of fun and frivolity. Yes, I said fun and frivolity. We need to make and take time to lighten up! I know that this is difficult these days but our bodies, minds, and spirits are in need of it. When was the last time you went out and enjoyed yourself and living? When was the last time you felt the pure joy that that God is giving you? When was the last time you laughed so hard your eyes watered? If you can't remember when the last time was, then you have come to the right place and at the right time. God doesn't want us to be downcast and joyless. God wants us live lives in the Light and joyfully. Let's make a list of the things that give us joy and uplifts our spirits.

Here is my joy -filled and uplifting list!

Loving family and friends that I can be myself with.
Special and dear family members (That is all of you!)
THURBER CARNIVAL
Music 
Walking 
Sunday comics
Writing this blog
Romance when I can get it
Spending time with 
Singing and dancing
Swinging on the swings
Taking drives to the beach
Attending Concerts, Plays, Going to art Galleries
Sunday worship
Being a Daughter of the King
Social events 
Prayer and a peaceful heart.
My sense of humor
Nostalgic and happy memories
Hugs and kisses!

So what did you come up with? If this challenges you, keep working and if you need to take time and maybe a break if you need to and then go back to it.

Now let's make a list of things that you like to do for fun they may be the same as the list above or they may be different. Tonight let's take time to meditate on what brings us joy and ask God to help us to have and up lifting heart.

Here is tonight's meditation music Peaceful, Joyful music Mix

God of joy, lighten our hearts this night and may we  wake up joyfully  and enlivened to do  what you are calling us to do and to be.

God of joy, help us to be bringers of hope, peace, love, and joy to your broken and fragile world.

God of joy, take our hands and join them with one another in a prayer and circle of unity. May we hold these hands lovingly and with purpose.

God of joy, help us to give of ourselves without fear but with a joyful and light heart.

God of joy, help us not to take ourselves so seriously that we lose sight of all that is good and joyful in the world and sparkling in your Cathedral of Life.

God of joy, help us to be loving to the least of these our family members and may we always see you in them.

God of Joy, heal all those who have any kind of  illness. God we pray for the continued healing of our bodies, minds, and spirits.

God of joy and love, wrap all of us your children who are grieving the loss of loved ones and special people in our lives.

God of Joy, we pray for all those who are dying and who have died today. Let your perpetual light shine upon them and show them your gentle and loving light and to those who are transitioning into the Thin Places.

God of joy, we pray for those who have requested our prayers and those who are afraid to ask us for prayers.  We remember especially ____________________

God of joy, we pray for all the faith communities, leaders, and members who are preparing for worship this night and as they worship tomorrow.

God of Joy, we lift up these our prayers in the name of your Son Jesus the Christ who by His birth brought joy, healing, and salvation to the world. Amen.

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Good Night Dear Family of Love! I love you! You all make my life more joyful and happy each and everyday. You are precious treasures and blessings in my life and in the lives of others. Take time for more self-care tonight and  prepare for Sabbath Care tomorrow. I give thanks to God for you this night and always.

Love, blessings, prayers, and joy,

Sara

Compline -Night Prayer


Il Divo- Amazing Grace Mix