Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate What to do when you need Sabbath days and Days of Self-Care! Good for snow days too!

Dear Family of Love,

I hope everyone had a good day! I continue to be under the weather and hope to feel better tomorrow.  Sometimes we have to create Sabbath rest when we don't feel well and are afflicted with various viruses and stresses. How do we do this and not feel guilty because we are so routinized by various activities and must dos?  Here is my list of  suggestions!

As in the song from "Frozen" just "Let it Go"
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Give in to  your need for rest and self -care. 
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Ask for help.
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Make a list of restaurants who deliver.
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Rest and sleep!
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Drink lots of fluids.
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Take all medications as directed:
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Keep your temperature in the house regulated.
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Get cozy in your bed.
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Limit TV viewing if it aggravates your eyes.
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Keep the light's soft and subdued.
 Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Don't forget to eat!
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Fall in love with having time alone and getting rest. 
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Take your vitals.
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

Get medical help if you should need it.
Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate

All the above are perfectly acceptable to God and should be to you and your family members. 

Tonight let us pray for all of our family members who are ill and in need of  care.

God we pray for all of our family members who are battling mental illnesses may they find solace, comfort, care and help in time of need. We pray that mental health facilities may be made available in every city and town.

God we pray for all of our family members who are awaiting diagnosis and test results.
Give them patience while they wait..

God we pray for all of our family members who are ill that they may learn to Pray,Rest,Hydrate, Meditate and lean on you and others.

God we pray for all who are in refugee camps and places where our family members are cared for in third world countries. We pray for safe and sanitary living conditions and fresh drinking water.

God we pray for all who are researching cures for ALS, Alzheimers, Juvenile Diabetes, Cancer, Huntington's, HS, MS, AIDS, and all other diseases and conditions. We pray for all who have orphan diseases and all autoimmune diseases.

God we pray for all our family members who are in mourning and grief. Give them comfort and may we lovingly respond to their needs.

God we pray for all who are dying and who have died today. May they feel and have felt your love carrying them into the thin places.

God we give thanks and pray for all caregivers who minister and give care to all our family members.

God we give thanks for all the many organizations who raise funds to support medical, social, causes. This night I ask you to remember ChildHelp, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, PICO, Go Red For Women, American Cancer Society, AMFAR, GLAAD, PFLAG, HRC, Amnesty International, EPPN,  Episcopal Relief and Development, and Habitat For Humanity, The Red Shirt Project, and Martha's Meals , CALM, And CASA.

God we  pray and give thanks for________________

God we pray for peace in this fragile world. May we work for peace and justice and be your beacons of love and hope.

God we lift up these our prayers in Jesus' most holy Name who is Great Physician and example of inclusive love and radical social justice. Amen.

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Today's wish is that we bring our authentic and beautiful selves and our gifts lovingly to God's table of Love.
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Good Night Dear Family ! Have a blessed night ! Get Rest and awake refreshed and renewed. I love you! Don't forget that tomorrow is You Matter Monday!


Love, peace, joy, and hope, be always yours

Sara


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