Dear Family of Love,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Sunday. I did! I decided that since I walked almost every day this past week, I would let my legs and feet rest. I was glad that I did Sometimes we need to do this. I found joy in resting and watching a Harry Potter Marathon. We always need reminders that we are human beings not human doings. We need to stop the glorification of busy not just on Sunday but daily as part of our self-care routine. God and Jesus were and are good role models for this, and all we need to do is find our haven of rest, our own personal rest routine, and know that it is okay not to be on the go all the time. Tonight we will take time to do our breathing exercises using our old familiar form:
Inhale the Holy Spirit.
Exhale Love.
Inhale the Holy Spirit.
Exhale Love.
Inhale the Holy Spirit.
Exhale Love.
Think and visualize peace and feel God's presence and love.
Now let us find Joy in resting by listening to : Peter Hope - Momentum Suite . An interesting fact about Peter Hope is that he wrote the Mexican Hat Dance! Remember this ? Mexican Hat Dance
Interesting things one finds out when listening to Classical KUSC!
Let's spend a little bit of time in prayer:
God we thank you for this day and all the joy, love, peace, and many blessings you brought into our lives.
God we pray for our family members nearby and far away and those with whom we are estranged.
God we pray for the homeless, hungry, and ill clad that they may be safe from harm this night.
God we pray for all who are mourning the loss of loved ones, animal family members, employment, and relationships.
God we pray for all who are living with chronic illnesses of the body and mind. We pray especially for ourselves and those who have asked us to pray for especially__________________.
God we pray for peace in our hearts and peace in the world.
God we pray for all who are victims of violence, abuse, terror, and in justice.
God we pray that we may become voices for the voiceless, speak truth to power whenever necessary, and do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
God we pray for_________________
God we give thanks for______________
God we remember___________________
We lift up these our prayers and thanksgivings in name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Good Night Dear Ones! I love you! Have a blessed and restful night filled with joy and peace. Remember tomorrow is You Matter Monday. I give God thanks for you this night and always!
With peace, love, prayers, and God's blessings!
Sara
St. Patrick's Breastplate
Gather us In
Shepherd Me, O God
Psalm 23, Bobby McFerrin
Common Threads- Bobby McFerrin
The Summons
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