Dear Family of Love and Pilgrims on Our journey!
Today on our life's journey as we took time being thoughtful and thankful we needed to stop and reflect upon bullying of not just LGBT youth but all people. Today is GLAAD's annual Spirit Day where we place purple Twibbons on our profile pictures and wear purple in support with mindful intention. Mindful intention is the same as being thoughtful. Bullying has become a regular occurrence all over the world and especially via social media. For our meditation time we will spend time pondering and being in silent prayer with the following :
The Anti- Bullying Compact
We actively will respect the dignity of every human being no matter who they are and honor and love them as our family members.
We will treat all of our family members as we would like to be treated.
We will speak out when we see bullying taking place without fear but with courage and strength.
We will protect our most vulnerable family members with words and deeds.
We will ensure proper legislation is enacted to protect all people at all stations of life.
We will stand with our LGBT community both young and old.and protect them from verbal and physical abuse.
We will give of our time in volunteering in organizations that protect our youth and children.
We must stand with the least of these as God repeatedly tells us!
We must devote our Love Energy to the cessation of verbal and physical violence.
We must devote our waking hours to keeping watch over each other and making sure that each and everyone is respected and protected from bullies and trolls
We must begin early education of all our family members in right behavior towards all people.
We must seek to ensure that bullying doesn't escalate into armed violence.
We must become the ears and eyes for the vulnerable and outcast.
We must love God, our family members and ourselves.
We must never be silent!
Prayers from Last Year's Spirit Day!
God of love and protection we pray this night for all of our family members who are being bullied and abused. May we rise with courage to be listening and protective family members who will stand up and report for the least of these no matter what age.
God we stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ youth who are experiencing bullying and having tender times. May we accept all people as they are and as you O God have made them to be.
God of love and protection we pray for peace in this broken world of yours.
God who gave our family members the gifts to be in the healing arts we pray and give thanks for their healing ministries.
God we pray this night for those who live in Bermuda that they may be kept safe from harm.
God we pray for all ministers who are preparing sermons and liturgies for Sunday. May they be empowered by the Holy Spirit to Preach the Good News Boldly without fear.
God we pray for an end to violence in our cities especially Ferguson. We pray that everyone may be given the right to peaceably assemble and the courage to practice peaceful non-violent protesting.
God we pray for all children who are ill may they receive the gift of healing.
God we pray for all of our family members who are living with chronic illnesses that they may be healed and comforted.
God we pray for all of our family members who are victims of domestic violence that they may get out of abusive relationships and find necessary shelters away from harm.
God we pray for all of our family members who are suffering from mental and memory illnesses that they may receive help and we pray especially for their loved ones who care for them.
God we pray for those who cannot speak for themselves. May we raise our voices for the voiceless.
God we pray for all the leaders of all nations that they continue to do justice, love, mercy, and walk humbly with You , O God.
God we pray for seasonable weather and that the gift of rain may shower upon all drought parched places on earth.
God we pray for all those who have been affected by Ebola, Entero virus, and all other diseases.We pray for all medical teams, family members, and caregivers and researchers for cures.
God we lift up these our prayers in the name of your only son Jesus. Amen.
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Good Night Dear Family of Love! I love you! Remember that each one of you is a precious gift from God and that cannot be taken away from you. YOU ARE LOVED. If you are experiencing bullying, sexual exploitation,sexual harassment,or any kind of abuse please get help. Find a person who will listen. I'm here to listen if you need me to. Please remember the drill PM me on Facebook or DM me on Twitter. I will listen and suggest ways in which to help. Tomorrow is Keeping the Faith Friday Fearlessly Without Fretting. I give God thanks for you each day.
Love,prayers, blessings, and peace be always yours!
Sara
Last year's Spirit Day Blog
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Musical Selections:
Do You Hear the People Sing
There's Honey in The Rock
The Summons - John L. Bell
Voices That Challenge David Haas
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