Take a moment to listen
to the still small voice of God within the bustle of the day
which has begun. Find a quiet place where you can enjoy precious
moments of peace in God's presence. Sit quietly and listen
to the sounds of the world around you, both outside and in
the place where you are. Breathe slowly and rest in God's
presence......
Our journey begins, Lord
at the start of this new week
in your company and others
as we walk track and trail
hill and vale, home and abroad
in the fellowship of your creation
Our journey begins, Lord
as we rise to greet the day
our opportunity, if taken
to respond to your Grace
word and prayer, sins laid bare
within the presence of your glory
Take a moment or two in silence, in
the presence of God
Listen if you have a minute to this Taize song
- Tu
sei sorgente viva - and as you listen to the words and
music just empty your mind of the coming day's fears and concerns
How easy do you find it to praise God in all
circumstances?
I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will
always be on my lips.
My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear
and rejoice.
Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
(Psalm 34: 1-3) |
Praising God in all circumstances was at the
heart of early Celtic Christian thought
"All our life is a celebration for us; we are
convinced, in fact, that God is always everywhere. We
sing while we work, we sing hymns while we sail, we
pray while we carry out all life's other occupations.
"
Clement of Alexandria (c.150-c.215)
Theologian |
My God, I am not my own but yours.
Take me for your own,
and help me in all things to do your holy will.
My God, I give myself to you,
in joy and sorrow,
in sickness and in health,
in success and in failure,
in life and in death,
in time and for eternity.
Make me and keep me your own;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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