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......
Lord of the morning
of dawn chorus
rising sun
mist on water
day begun
Lord of the noontime
of chattering voices
laughter and fun
sparkling water
everyone
Lord of the evening
of quiet breeze
setting sun
gentle waters
day that's done
Commit each moment of
this day to the Lord, both highs and lows. How do you react
when things go wrong? Are you someone who can praise God for
the good times as well as the bad?
Listen if you have a minute to this Taize song
- Jesus,
remember me - and as you listen to the words and music
just empty your mind of the coming day's fears and concerns
Listen to the words of the Psalmist
Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you
the fear of the LORD.
Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good
days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from
speaking lies.
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
(Psalm 34: 11-14) |
And the words of an early Christian Archbishop
" God has made for us two kinds of eyes: those
of flesh and those of faith. When you come to the sacred
initiation, the eyes of the flesh see water; the eyes
of faith behold the Spirit. Those eyes see the body
being baptized; these eyes see the old existence being
buried. "
John Crysostom (?347-407) Archbishop
of Constantinople and Church Father |
My Lord and my God, take me from all that keeps me from thee.
My Lord and my God, grant me all that leads me to thee.
My Lord and my God, take me from myself and give me completely
to thee
Nicholas of Flue (1417-87)
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