Dear Family of Love!
I can't believe we have had six days of Christmas already! We continue making our lists continued from the fifth day and adding the sixth day too. Let us refresh our memory where we began and left off.
On the First day of Christmas (my True Love) God gave to us/me:
Jesus who was born just like you and me.
A savior and redeemer loving me.
A loving God who lovingly takes care of me.
A ready made world wide family.
What is on your list?
On the Second Day of Christmas (my True Love) God Gave to us/me;
Two great commandments.
Two holy Sacraments of ( Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist)
Two serving Hands and feet to serve a world in need.
Two Singing Monks
What is on your list?
Today's list:
On the Third Day of Christmas God gave to us/me :
Three theological virtues of Faith, hope, and Charity.
A trinity of being (Body, mind, and spirit)
Three Ships that came sailing in on Christmas Day.
Love, Love, and more Love!
What is on your list?
On the Fourth Day of Christmas God gave to us/me:
4 illuminated Gospels
4 Cardinal Virtues ( Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Courage)
4 Advent and Christmas Key words (Hope, joy, love, and Peace)
4 ingredients to keep us/me CALM (Compassion, Love, Acceptance, and Mercy)
4 more doses of Love, Love, Love, and More Love!
What is on your List?
On the Fifth Day of Christmas God gave to us/me:
5 prayers of peace
5 days of deeper devotion to God
5 mindfulness sittings
5 hours of self-care and Sabbath rest
5 more doses of love, love, love, love, and more love from God who is love.
On the Sixth Day of Christmas God gave to us/me:
6 calming breathing exercises.
6 days of soul work expanding our heart homes
6 concentrated doses of Love Energy
6 days of resting, relaxing, and renewing of our bodies, minds, and spirits with out glorifying busy-ness.
6 minutes of mindfulness sitting to learn how to be quiet and not do anything.
6 more doses of love, love, love, love, love and more love from God who is love!
and don't forget our very own Walk With Me On Our Journey Style of the 12 Days of Christmas:
On the sixth day of Christmas our blogger gave to us six days of Walk With Me On Our Journey,5 days of fun 4 Advent keywords hope, joy, peace, and love, 3 balancing acts of body, mind, and spirit, 2 big hugs, a whole lot of love and blessings and a pretty rose picture just for being us.
Let us keep our candlelight vigils and prayers going through out the year and begin to be in prayer for the new year to come. Let us light our candles and be at prayer:
Here is something for us to consider, Let us make a treaty and promise to ourselves and our family members in the next 26 hours these things:
Dear Family of love,
I promise to myself and you my family members in 2016 to do these things for the benefit of all.
Love God,My Neighbor who is also my family member who may be nearby, far away and yes even my enemy, and myself with out fear but with love.
Forgive and let go so that I may experience the healing of my heart home.
Love my enemies and those who have wished and caused me harm so that I may be at peace.
Practice random acts of kindness without accepting anything in return.
To be more giving, more of a listener, more patient when needed, more, more, more.
To be more loving, more of a CALM (compassionate, accepting, Loving, and Merciful) Person, more loving, more hopeful, more joyful, more peaceful and peace making, more, more, more.
Be a peacemaker who carries the light of Christ in to God's Fragile and Broken World.
Be a conservationist for the good of God's Cathedral of life.
Care for all our family members with love, empathy, and compassion.
Continue to work towards the unity and peace of all our brothers and sisters.
Additional promises may be made as we go through the year.
This is my promise made with love, joy, hope, and peace this day December 30, 2014
Signed
Sara
Now dear family make up your own and meditate upon these things.
Holy God we pray for the forgiveness of our misdeeds and sins as we forgive those who have hurt us . Help us to learn to ask for forgiveness and be forgiving so that there may be peace and healing in our heart homes.
Holy God we pray that we may let go of the many things that may linger in our heart homes from the past year so that we my find peace.
Holy God we pray that all warring factions may lay down their weaponry and practice peace and learn to love.
Holy God we pray for all God's children who are in harms way this night.
Holy God we pray for all homeless, hungry, and those who do not have good clothing who will not find shelter from the cold tonight.
Holy God we pray for all who are ill and in need of healing. We pray for peace in their
hearts while they await your healing.
For children who are ill and in the hospital.
For our those who have been diagnosed with rare disorders and cancers.
For our enemies and those who wish us harm.For all victims of terror
For all cities in our country who are experiencing unrest. We pray for an end to all gun violence and hate of any kind.
For those who are traveling this holiday season.
For families where there is division.
For our additional prayers and thanksgivings______________________________________
For those suffering from Mental illness and depression this time of year.
For all caregivers.
Holy God we lay these our prayers at the feet and in the Name of your only son Jesus who came to show us how to forgive, love, and care for all God's children. Amen.
Good Night Dear Family of Love! I love you May you feel God's peaceful presence in your heart home tonight. I give thanks to God for you this night and always. Tomorrow is the final Being Thoughtful and Thankful Thursday of the year! Please practice random acts of kindness, mercy, and love!
With Love,hope, peace, and Joy!
Sara
English Medieval/ Renaissance Christmas Carols
