Dear Family of Love
Happy Keeping the Faith Friday Fearlessly Without Fretting. It is the beginning of our weekend retreat and that means it is time for our Worry/Sabbath box once again. Let's get out our sticky notes and begin placing the worries , anxieties, fears, mads and anything else that is troubling your spirit. This is so important because we really have to prepare our bodies, minds and spirits to have listening hearts and ears for our weekend retreat. Having listening hearts and ears are two of the major ingredients in building bridges. I saw this wonderful meme today on Facebook and it really spoke to me and the topic we are discussing tonight:
Good communication skills are necessary to build bridges, be community, be a family, and be the best person we can be. How many of you think what you are going to say next? How many of you when you are talking to your family skirt around topics just because you are afraid and that estrangements may occur? This is where having listening hearts and ears come in. We all mus open wide our heart homes to receive what we are hearing from others and this goes even deeper to having listening ears that are honed to listen and not hear. We use these ways of communication to become connected to God when we meditate. Let us use the same tools when we communicate with our families and even our enemies and haters.
Let us meditate upon the concept of having listening ears and hearts for a little while. But first, let us be CALM (Compassionate, Accepting, Loving, and Merciful) and engage in the "Be Stills"
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know.
Be still,
Be.
Slowly inhale.
Hold.
Slowly exhale
Pause. Count to 10.
Repeat 4 times.
Dear Ones, it is Friday once again and that means it is time for our Virtual Candlelight Prayer Vigil. Let us light our candles and be at prayer. Let us pray for peace in the world and in our hearts. Let us pray that we may have listening ears and hearts so that we may build bridges through good and holy communication. We pray for an end to all forms of violence. Give us strength to lay down all our worries, fears, mads, anxieties into the Worry/ Sabbath box so that we may prepare ourselves for this weekend's self-care and Sabbath rest weekend. We pray for all who are ill and in need of healing. We pray for all caregivers and those who do not know that they are.
Prayers to God who is the Heart Healer
God you who are the heart healer of us all, make our hearts if they are hurting in any way whole and healed from anxiety, fear, distress, and broken.
God you who are the heart healer of us all,heal the brokeness of your fragile world and that peace may prevail.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, heal our bodies, minds, and spirits and all of our family members who are ill. Give us courage and strength to meet each day with joy and hope.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, take from us every root of bitterness and division that we may all be one.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, may we have courage to live authentically into our truth as the beautiful children you have made us to be in your image and likeness.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, may we do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you as we become and are the voices for the voiceless and speak truth to power.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, make our bodies strong so that we may serve you and follow where you lead.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, we pray for _______________ and give thanks for____________ for ourselves and on behalf of others.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, we pray for those who are in mourning and pre-grieving may we lovingly respond with compassion.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, we pray for all who are dying and who have died today that they may have a gentle transition into the Thin Places.
Jesus, accept these our prayers in your most Holy Name. Amen.
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Good Night Dear Family of Love! Have a blessed and restful night. I love you and give God thanks for you always. Tomorrow's Keyword and concept: Meeting Halfway.
God you who are the heart healer of us all,heal the brokeness of your fragile world and that peace may prevail.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, heal our bodies, minds, and spirits and all of our family members who are ill. Give us courage and strength to meet each day with joy and hope.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, take from us every root of bitterness and division that we may all be one.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, may we have courage to live authentically into our truth as the beautiful children you have made us to be in your image and likeness.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, may we do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you as we become and are the voices for the voiceless and speak truth to power.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, make our bodies strong so that we may serve you and follow where you lead.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, we pray for _______________ and give thanks for____________ for ourselves and on behalf of others.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, we pray for those who are in mourning and pre-grieving may we lovingly respond with compassion.
God you who are the heart healer of us all, we pray for all who are dying and who have died today that they may have a gentle transition into the Thin Places.
Jesus, accept these our prayers in your most Holy Name. Amen.
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Good Night Dear Family of Love! Have a blessed and restful night. I love you and give God thanks for you always. Tomorrow's Keyword and concept: Meeting Halfway.
Love, blessings, prayers, and hearts that are healed from worry,
Sara
For optional listening and meditation here is tonight's musical selection:
Hildegard von Bingen - The Voice of the Living Light
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