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World ME & FM Prayer & Meditation Day
I would like to express my deep gratitude and dedicate the Blessing below, to each and every linker participating in the monthly World M.E. & F.M. Prayer and Meditation Days. Suzanne
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A BLESSING
May the light of your soul guide you.
May the light of your soul bless the work you do
with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light and
renewal to those who see and receive your work.
May your work never weary you.
May it release within you wellsprings of refreshment,
inspiration and excitement.
May you be present in what you do.
May you never become lost in the bland absences.
May the day never burden.
May dawn find you awake and alert, approaching your
new day with dreams, possibilities and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night, blessed, sheltered and protected.
May your soul calm, console and renew you.
‘A Blessing’ is from John O’Donohue’s international bestseller
Anam Cara. Reprint permission granted from RHUK
I put my Trust in You today.
Lead me to Your arms.
Wash me in Your light.
Fill me with Your quietness.
Show me the irrelevancy of shadows-
of discontents and desires,
of resentments and idle thoughts –
of everything I think I made of myself
apart from You.
Hold me and talk to me,
until I see myself as you
have seen me always,
until I know myself as
you have known me forever,
until I find myself where I have never left,
bathed in Your joy, secure in your love,
at home, at rest,
at one with You.
Excerpted from ‘Spiritual Notes To Myself’
By Hugh Prather, with permission by Conrai Press, imprint
Of Redwheel/Weiser
‘Cogito, Ergo, Sum’
‘I think; therefore I am’
RENE DESCARTES
With thanks to Quoteland
DAY BY DAY Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find, to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He Whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best—
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Every day, the Lord Himself is near me
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear, and cheer me,
He Whose Name is Counselor and Power;
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
“As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,”
This the pledge to me He made.
Help me then in every tribulation
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith’s sweet consolation
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
Ever to take, as from a father’s hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till I reach the promised land
CHRISTIAN HYMN - Public domain
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DESIDERATA by Max Erhmann Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace their may be in silence. As far as possible, and without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant, they too have their story. If your compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter. for always there will be greater or lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, For in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the Universe No less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful, strive to be happy. Public domain. Written by Max Erhmann in the 1920’s. First copyrighted in 1927. History of the Desiderata "Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans. The moment one definitely commits oneself then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now." JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE With thanks to www.saidwhat.co.uk Franciscan Prayers for Healing Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to You. Allow Your healing hand to heal me. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example. Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength. Touch gently this life which You have created, now and forever. Amen. Lord Jesus, You know how I feel today, my secret fears and pains. I pray for healing in whatever way You know will help me. I trust in Your power. You proclaimed God's reign by curing the sick, comforting and strengthening those who were sad, and giving new freedom to all who accepted You. Guide also, those who help in Your healing work: doctors, nurses, chaplains, and all who extend Your care. Together we do the work of Your Father. We pray in Your Spirit, Lord Jesus. Amen. Prayers in the public domain. Photo (c) www.123rf.com
REST IN ME by Lily J Grace Note: The word ‘hillow’ is a term invented by the poet; a Lilyism. Meaning a small grassy knoll, that animals and wayfarers use as a natural pillow. Lay your head upon A sun warmed hillow* Close your eyes And drink the air Infused with gorse And thyme A pinch of salt The breeze caressing Warm and knowing Languish in the palms Of east and west North and south Surrender every tension To the earth Still and supported Release Release Release Let your tears Wet the ground Your anguish ride the wind Your imprisoned self dance In the boundless sky The earth’s heartbeat Resonating Through every cell And bone And muscle A curving smile Arcs across Your mask of pain Like the rising sun As you reach the centre Of infinite peace The love holds you Let go Let go Let love be your only form And rest now Rest now In me © Lily J Grace SUFI HEALING PRAYER - 13th century There is some kiss we want Public domain. With thanks to www.sanctuaryofhope.org Traditional Apache Prayer May the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. All things are passing; God only is changeless. Patience gains all things. Who has God wants nothing. God alone suffices. ST THERESA OF
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