Whatever is true, whatever is noble
Whatever is right, whatever is pure,
Whatever is lovely, think on these things
Philippians 4:8 …mostly :)!
Good morning prayer
Calm me Lord
as you calm the sea,
Still me Lord
Keep me from harm
Photo taken 6/30/2009 5:21 a.m. from the edge of my woods
Words from the opening song of today’s Pray as you go .
the coming of Christmas
Today is Advent Sunday – the first Sunday in Advent – “the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus”.
I gather those things that say Christmas, Light, dreams, hope and whimsy… some just wait…
This skier is special to me – it was always on the white sheet (snow) that was the tree skirt on our Christmas tree when I was a child. Just seeing it makes me smile and remember wonderful snippets of memories from childhood Christmases.
I found this book some years ago and have since read it during Advent. At the time of the writing, the author, Morton Kelsey was a professor of Theology at Notre Dame. In this book, he uses scripture, tradition and legend to tell the Christmas story and explore the lives and thoughts of the “players” in that first Christmas. For me, in the ever changing context of my life and experience, it refreshes my faith and makes Christmas the Holy Night that it is.
Advent, the coming of Christmas – of the ultimate Love.
Evening Prayer
Actually, the 2nd verse of an Anglican hymn for the evening prayer worship (compline).
To you before the close of day, Creator of all things we pray
that in your constant clemency our guard and keeper you would be.
Save us from troubled, restless sleep, from all ill dreams your children keep;
so calm our minds that fears may cease and rested bodies wake in peace.
A healthy life we ask of you, the fire of love in us renew, and when the dawn
new light will bring, your praise and glory we shall sing.
Almighty Father hear our cry through Jesus Christ, our Lord Most High,
whom with the Spirit we adore, forever and for evermore.
I pray the second stanza when I have trouble sleeping.
Save us from troubled, restless sleep, from all ill dreams your children keep;
so calm our minds that fears may cease and rested bodies wake in peace.
photos taken 11/15/2008 – Swan Range, Montana
A Prayer
Let nothing disturb you, nothing distress you.
While all things fade away, God is unchanging
Be patient, for with God in your heart, nothing is lacking
God is enough.
These words attributed to St. Teresa’s prayer by the Jesuits, “Pray as you Go” MP3 devotion of 9/24/2008.
I use this prayer like a meditative chant when I feel anxious or fearful. Tonight, from my quiet home, with rain falling gently outside, Karl and Bob breathing softly near me, I lift it up for all who need peace.
A Prayer.