Are you Aldonza or Dulcinea? Who are we? God calls us all by name and God loves us.

Dear Family of Love,

I just got back to the Hotel Corque in Solvang after a fabulous production of Man of La Mancha.
Lots of things to think about but the one thing that struck me was when Don Quixote changed Aldonza's name to Dulcinea. How many times did we see this when we read scripture. Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, Simon to Peter, Saul to Paul, Jacob to Israel just to name a few. How many of you wish that you could have a new name that will identify you as a new person? I think we all do but for varying and different reasons. I think these days that we don't need to change our names, we just need to live authentically who we are and who God wants us to be. Let us take time to discover who we are and to whom we belong. Take time to find out who God wants you to be and don't be afraid. Take time to get to know you with a loving heart.  Remember God calls us all by name and loves us.  Let us meditate on these things. 

Tonight listen to this son as you meditate on the above. 

I will Change Your Name

God we pray that we will be changed into the loving and kind people you have made us to be.

God we pray that our cold hearts may be changed to warm and loving ones seeking unity with one another.

God we pray that our  lives may be changed as we listen to your still small voice.

God we pray that we may accept changes within ourselves for the good of all.

God we pray that we may be able to live authentically as we are and not have to be differing people just to suit the audiences 

God we pray for all who are ill in body mind, and spirit.

God we pray for all who are mourning.

God we pray for___________________

God we pray that we may lay our heads down and rest and wake up refreshed and renewed.

God we thank you for this day and all that you brought into it.

God we pray for peace in the world and in our hearts.

God we pray for the least of these that they may be cared for.

Accept these our prayers in the name of Jesus. Amen. 

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Good Night Dear Ones! I love you! Take care of your selves and others. I give God thanks for you this night and always.

With love,

Sara