Gathering together in peace and quiet seeking unity as God's family.

Good Evening and Early Morning Dear Ones!

The time change has kind of messed up my writing "Chi". So here we are on Sunday night in the midst of yet another time of stress on our bodies, minds, and spirits. Yes, I agree enough is enough but we can make it through as long as we are together as the family of God. We mus not fall into the trap that "I alone can fix it!" no , not at all. We are called to be God's family unit not God's unit! In the next few days we are going to go back to checking in with our loved ones and seeing what they need and if they need a ride to the polls or just a time away from the TV and need fresh air.  Tonight we need to gather together as one and remember that if we lean on each other the burden will be light and a little easier. Let us come away to the other side to rest,relax, and renew and be together in quiet. 

A reminder of this is:

His Yoke is Easy


Breathe gently as you listen and if you feel like singing, Sing!

Now close your eyes and relax and listen.

Psalm 23- Bobby-McFerrin

Tense and relax each muscle group.

Let us cleanse our bodies, minds, and spirits and environments  and listen to these 
Smudging Songs

Let us pray this Smudging Prayer

A Smudging Prayer

 Creator, our Father in heaven, we come to you as your children. We confess that we are weak and broken images of you. We pray for the forgiveness and healing you give in Jesus Christ. May his Spirit clean our spirits, minds, hearts, and bodies. We pray that your Holy Spirit will help us to worship in spirit and truth. We pray in the name of Jesus, so that his Spirit will carry our prayers to you. Amen.

Let us light our unity candle and pray the words of St. Francis.

A Prayer attributed to St. Francis

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is
hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where
there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where
there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where
there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to
be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is
in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we
are born to eternal life. Amen.

Pray for quiet confidence

O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we
shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength:
By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence,
where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen

Earth Teach Me to Remember 

Earth teach me stillness 

as the grasses are stilled with light. 

Earth teach me suffering 

as old stones suffer with memory. 

Earth teach me humility 

as blossoms are humble with beginning. 

Earth Teach me caring 

as the mother who secures her young. 

Earth teach me courage 

as the tree which stands alone. 

Earth teach me limitation 

as the ant which crawls on the ground. 

Earth teach me freedom 

as the eagle which soars in the sky. 

Earth teach me resignation 

as the leaves which die in the fall. 

Earth teach me regeneration 

as the seed which rises in the spring. 

Earth teach me to forget myself 

as melted snow forgets its life. 

Earth teach me to remember kindness

as dry fields weep in the rain. 


Ute, North American




Let us be at prayer: 



We pray this night for all family members who have been made by God and are brothers and sisters of God and Abraham. We pray and seek to be loving and united as one. 



We pray this night and in the daylight hours for peace in our hearts, lives country and the world.




May we live justly, be merciful, and walk with God with gentle and loving steps in humility and grace. 



We pray for our family members who are ill that they may be healed comforted, and relieved of pain and suffering.





We pray for the banishment of hate, fear, indifference and cruelty. 



We pray for all who are traveling and we remember especially those who are alone and afraid waiting in all transit areas. 



We pray for all who mourn that they may be relieved and comforted.





We pray for all who are pre-grieving that they may find solace in you and their family members.





We pray for all who are dying and have made that sacred journey into the Thin Places where they may find joy, light and wholeness.





We offer our prayers for ourselves and on behalf  of others.




We give thanks and praise for all that you have done for us God.



 We offer our thanks to you this night with love , joy, and with grateful hearts.





We lay our bodies minds, and spirits and take our rest that we may greet the day with joy, love. and a willingness to serve you in your kingdom.



 We lift up our prayers in the Holy Name of Jesus. Amen.



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For those of you prefer praying with a list format here it is!







You may pray the list plainly or use God hear our Prayer, or Hear us O God of Love and life.

We pray this night for:

Peace in the world and in the war torn areas God's broken and fragile world.

For all troops, emergency aid workers, and all those who protect and serve us at home and throughout the world. 

For all those suffering from Zika and all new viruses. 

For Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors. 

For continued A.I.D.S research and care for patients. 

For the Outcasts of this world.
For the dying and the those who have entered the Thin Places. 

For those who mourn.

For those who are newly born.

For those who face challenges of daily living.

The least of these and the under and unemployed. 

For and end to hate in all its forms.

For all children who are ill and abused that they may be relieved and comforted.

For all Caregivers.  

For sound Government and our President and all leaders of the nations of the world.

For Justice, equality, and acceptance for all God's People not some. 

For God's Cathedral of life  and all creation.

For our needs and all of our family members.

For those who travel 



For The least of these.


For our enemies and those who hate us that we may love and care for them without reservation and fear.

For refugees, victims and survivors of abuse of any kind,  victims of human trafficking and slavery, captives, political prisoners. 

For the many aid agencies that bring comfort, support, and assistance. We remember Child Help, CALM, Pacific Pride, GLAAD, Episcopal Relief and Development and all others that are on our hearts.


For all that we are thankful for.

For all indigenous peoples and especially those fighting the DAPL Pipeline










We lift up these and many more concerns in the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Amen.










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Good Night Dear Family of Love. May you find rest for your weary souls and lay down all your worries and burdens. Take time to rest, refresh, relax, and enjoy all the blessings and abundance God has given us. 






With Love and kindness,






Sara 



















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