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......
Into your presence I come, Lord
a few moments of quietness
closeness
in a busy world
that demands my attention
Breathe on me now
that I might know your power
to see this day though
Spend a moment or two
to reflect on God’s impact on your life. The things
you say and do today will have an impact on all those you
meet, it's unavoidable! How is that fact going to influence
how you approach this day?
Listen if you have a minute to this Taize song
- Seigneur,
tu gardes mon âme (Lord, you keep my soul) - and
as you listen to the words and music just empty your mind
of the coming day's fears and concerns
Consider these words and how they apply to your
experience of God
Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His
Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, 'Abba,
Father.' (Gal 4:6) |
And how this picture from St Patrick talks of
our Salvation
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"I was like a stone lying deep in mud, but he
that is mighty lifted me up and placed me on top of
the wall."
Patrick (c.360-c.461) |
Look upon us, O Lord,
and let all the darkness of our souls
vanish before the beams of thy brightness.
Fill us with holy love,
and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom.
All our desire is known unto thee,
therefore perfect what thou hast begun,
and what thy Spirit has awakened us to ask in prayer.
We seek thy face,
turn thy face unto us and show us thy glory.
Then shall our longing be satisfied,
and our peace shall be perfect.
(Augustine, 354 - 430)
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